The Auswine Forum

Frosty, You should be offered either a replacement '98 or a current/recent vintage which is satisfactory (or equivalent to the quality of the '98 ). While I like the white label Metala, you should get a Black label in exchange. Storage conditions have little to do with TCA taint, so they have nothin...

Hi Gavin, I did some research on this a while back and it will come down to what you like the sound of, for the money. My budget was similar to yours (until we decided we were going to buy a house instead!) and for that money I found either a good Onkyo or Marantz amp (6.1) teamed with a Jensen Spea...

Hi there, Just purchased Jancis Robinson's Wine Course DVD. In Sydney? Where? How much? Does it contain all the original TV series, or is it just edited highlights? love to know. PM if you're shy! cheers, Graeme I have this DVD and it looks like a TV series. Not sure where to get it (I got mine as ...

Long time lurker, first time poster. I have read this and other threads with some amusement particularly when it comes to pricing and pricing policies of retailers and cellar doors. A release such as St Peters 2002 allows retailers to reward some loyalty shown by customers, the retailers I know hav...

I'm not on their list, but consider myself lucky to have been allowed to buy from anothers allocation (thanks to a thoughtful person here for setting that up ). It turns up at auction, so just keep an eye out. Langtons have some '02 shiraz in their current auction m but the prices so far aren't as a...

Last night: Mumms NV Today: Pol Roger '95 with prawns and salmon, various Lambruscos I have managed to find, and might have a '97 Baileys shiraz tonight as it is drinking very well at the moment. Tomorrow: Some Golden Ale while watching the test and I may crack a Wild Duck Creek Sp. Duck 3 with garl...

I've been noticing that wine under screwcap closure seems to need additional airing to begin to show its best. Sometimes this is next day type airing. Has anyone else had the same experience/feeling? I'm trying to get clear in my mind if it's real or imagined, I of course believe it to be the forme...

That will be six Hail Mary's multiplied by the number of years since your last confession.


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Jamie

Chow Chow has some good recommendations there. At a recent Divine Heathcote tasting, many found that the wineries in the south of the Heathcote region fare better and produce better fruit than those in the north. The town of Heathcote itself lies in the south of the region, the northern aspect lies ...

I have a confession to make. I just love reading the notes from the Blacktongue sessions. My sort of gig. Keep up the good work.


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Jamie

Did a vertical of Penfolds Bin 389 back in April 2002, the years were 1990-99. The roll of honour was as follows :1990 :1994 :1991 :1992 :1996 :1998 :1995 :1997 :1993 :1999 The notes i made on the 1993 read; The 1993 was on par with the 1999 the diffrence being a strong pungent bouquet of menthol, ...

Jamie, nope, not thin or weedy at all. I admit my expectations weren't that high, given the reputation of the wine/vintage. It is the only bottle of this vintage I've had, however, so maybe it was the best bottle every produced I did go back and check the label: yep, 1993. I actually picked this up...

It does not have the fruit or staying power of the 94, but was much better than the 92 I have found. Rich This is the sort of context I'm putting the '93 in also. It's an OK wine, but doesn't hold a candle to the '94 or '96. When compared to these, it's a bit light, and most definately exhibits a g...

Alan,

Did you get any green leafy characters in this? I'm glad you had a good bottle, as most of mine have been a bit thin and weedy. Not a bad wine, but not one I'd give 94 points to. Must try another soon methinks.


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Jamie

Ric, Would you be entitled to a refund or replacement on the first bottle, due to the faulty screwcap? By my way of thinking you should be. I sometimes wonder if people assume that there will never be another refund of a bottle(s) of wine, once they bottle everything in screwcap. My understanding is...

TORB wrote:Page 42 of the last issue has the 01 Unnamed Magnum (only), the 02 Duck Muck and the 02 Springfield.

You must be a Simpsons fan Ric, it's actually Springflat!


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Jamie

Barossa Valley Estate E&E Sparkling shiraz '98/'99. Still available at most wine shops and around $45-50/bottle, maybe less. This would keep you busy while waiting to get on the Rockfords waiting list. Or an aged release Seppelts would do the job also.


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Jamie

JamieBahrain wrote:I only got my mailer today-wonder if there is any left!

I rang them today.

Creek Block and RR Cabernet are sold out. The rest are in stock, for the moment.


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Jamie

I would like to say I chose a) but like Adam I am a bad man. After a few hours I got an e-mail saying: "However we regret to inform you that due to above expectations of sales of the product that it is out of stock with our supplier and we are unable to fulfil your order." I just looked and it has ...

What temperature should the Rockford Black Shiraz be served at? I've been lucky enough to try it on several ocassions and it has always been served very chilled, straight from the fridge. However, I was worried that that may be too cold and could effect the way the wine shows. Thanks Elvis, This is...

Last night threw an impromptu dinner for Tony, Deb and Radioactiveman - mostly Turkish fare. The wines of note - McWilliams 1996 Lovedale Semillon - glorious wine with a hypnotic lemon butter on toast nose and a tight, acid-laden citrus palate. Long cellaring potential. Outstanding Giaconda 1998 Ch...

Jamie, after trying all the big gun 70s Aust VP several times at blind tastings in recent years I can confirm the two standouts are the 75 Hardys and 77 Reynella. The 75 Reynella had all the hype at release but the 77 has been all over it for sheer class for a number of years now. As to the Yalumba...

Checking through a few wine boxes, I found this bottle had just started to leak and so decided to open it. Hardys Vintage Port, 1977 In the glass this has a lovely brick red colour with slight orange hue and an orange rim. Charred oak on the nose which is still quite evident, along with a scent of B...

Wonderful weather; exciting, fast flowing, open, mistake-free Rugby; minimalist, precise refereeing; end-to-end stuff - it had it all, didn't it? I was so excited watching it, I just had to flick over to a tape of Australia playing Scotland in the lawn bowls, in all the breaks, to maintain my level...

No hardcopy but had a phonecall today to confirm my e-mail address. Mines coming electronically.



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Jamie

Paul T wrote:Well i just purchased 2 Technics 1220 Turntables and a mixer so i'm listening to a lot of electronic music..mainly breakbeat and dub (i can see some people scratching their heads )

Moonlighting as a DJ Paul?


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Jamie

Hey, good to hear from you. Are you still lurking here? You should sign up. Ric and Brian are actually nice people, so don't be put off by them. . Jamie, Just for that I'll tell you that I have Wendourees back to 1990 and have ordered 6 each of the 2002 reds on my form with the black AB signature a...

Gavin, I still try to get my daily fix of Dylan. There is one for every mood. Lyrics for "All Along the Watchtower": "There must be some way out of here," said the joker to the thief, "There's too much confusion, I can't get no relief. Businessmen, they drink my wine, plowmen dig my earth, None of ...

I can't even get on the waiting list! I rang to leave my details over the phone and they told me I couldn't do it that way, I had to apply in writing (and e-mail is not available). What's the deal with that? I haven't used paper for ages. Do you still have to lick stamps? Jamie Yes, you do look lik...

No Jamie, you don't have to lick stamps anymore. They come in stickie rolls of 100 or sheets of 10 or so. ... but yes, you still need to use snail mail. I will tell you how I got on the waiting list the next time we share a glass from the same bottle. Thanks mate. I look forward to sharing a bottle...