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Partisan Communication Road Shiraz 2010 x 6 Lloyd Brothers Hand Picked Shiraz 2006 x 9 Elderton Riesling 2011 x 3 Veronique GSM 2011 x 6 Yalumba The Strapper GSM 2012 x 6 Sons of Eden Kennedy GSM 2012 x 6 Gemtree Uncut Shiraz (cleanskin) 2012 x 6 Teusner The Pleasure Garden Grenache Shiraz 2012 x 6 ...

Ian thank you so much for your information.
In hot Brisbane (a world away from real wine country) really appreciate nitty gritty stuff that you bring.

Thank you

ross

I think Mike gets the cigar for his story..

ross

Well here's my latest.......

Staying at a profile Sydney Harbour hotel in Walsh Bay.
Drinks out on the terrace with million $$ views. Sipping on a $12 glass of their 'best' Shiraz by the glass (Chapel Hill '12 Parsons Nose) available in Schott Zwiesel glassware.

I think that's a mismatch!

ross

The Colonial Estate 'Exile' 2010 x 6

Ross

More purchases for me.

6 x Two Hands Gnarly Dudes 2012
2 x Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2013
6 x Elefante Garnacha 2011
6 x Colonial Estate Exile 2010

ross

My latest bottle of VP was a 1973 Kaiser Stuhl. I swear it sat in the top of our pantry for 7 to 8 months+ after opening. Pulled the cork poured. May not visit it again for months on end etc. The last glass poured [into my sherry glass] was as good as the first. Another was a few years back i worked...

Living in Brisbane VP is tough at times but I generally always have one of some description opened & 'available' when I need it. I find that quality doesn't suffer even though it could well be opened for months on end. I'm no expert on this but I thought VP unlike Fortified Shiraz can go some di...

Almost the last month of the year.......

Battle of Bosworth 'Puritan Shiraz' 2013 x 6
Torzi Matthews Domenico 1903 Grenache/Mataro 2012 x 6
Luke Lambert Crudo Rose 2012 x 6

[Thinking about, and probably will buy ] Chapel Hill Grenache 2010 x 6

ross

Not quite 15 years old but last night I had a 1999 Sevenhill Shiraz Touriga Malbec . It was simply a lovely, medium-weight aged red. Enough fruit for interest, but plenty of secondary and tertiary characters such as old camphor chest, tobacco and forest floor. Went really well with a simple tomato ...

I have my 96 St Henri at Langtons now. Really? Then the Penfold's Rewards of Patience tasting (6th Edition) is wrong to suggest that the '96 St Henri is a great vintage and should last till 2025. Should all these top wines from '96 be going downhill? I don't believe it. Campbell Mattinson's top win...

Completely agree with what you said about the poll, I think 4 years on we are seeing the 96's dropping away and the 98's are still powering along as predicted Regards Dazz Agree Dazz.....cannot seem to stumble upon any decent '96's lately. Thought I would highlight the '99 as it seems to be very go...

Had a few SA '99's recently and have really performed.
Much under rated vintage.

Ross

6 x Teusner Independant 2012
6 x Pikes Traditionale Riesling 2013

Ross

Congrats Ross and eye fillet...yum Without getting the purists chucking rocks on my roof...I actually think your avatar is a better wine than Grange. Have had 61, 65, 66, 68, 71 and probably most from 76 on wards...but for a bottle of Grange give me 6 Lloyd reserve any day of the week. Cheers Craig...

25th Anniversary Dinner last night. 1996 Bin 95 Penfolds Grange This was my 2nd and last '96. Cork and ullage sound. Bright colour for a 17 yo wine. Aged dark fruit and tarry nose. Palate certainly didn't blow me away. Medium bodied with some nicer secondary elements. The length really was disappoin...

Apart from the Petaluma and Cullen in my smack down tasting note, D'arenberg Single Vineyard "The Fruit Bat" Shiraz 2009 ... This was better than the "8 Iron" Shiraz I was disappointed in the other week. Its still a powerhouse of a wine, but the palate feels fleshier, with bette...

Hi Ross, thanks for the notes. I was not aware of a 2002 Wigan EV reserve riesling I have a 6 pack of the PL reserve riesling and thought the change to the first Wigan was for the 2003 vintage. Can you please confirm. Label for the PL 2002 was small gold writing on a white background. Cheers Craig....

Nice job Seajanus

ross

A little late on this.Wednesday 09 October 2013. Under the Wine Selectors umbrella a short showing of 4 grape varieties namely Riesling, Semillon, Cabernet and of course Shiraz. Riesling: 2012 Portrait EV Dry Riesling 2012 Hill & Valley EV Riesling 2007 Wigan EV Riesling 2002 Wigan EV Reserve Ri...

Woods Crampton Mataro 2012 x 6 Woods Crampton Shiraz 2012 x 6 Woods Crampton Graciano 2012 x 6 Lino Ramble 'Treadlie' GSM 2012 x 6 ross Hi Ross I would be interested in your thoughts on the Lino Ramble if you need an excuse to open one! Cheers Michael Michael I've opened one already. It is very goo...

1999 Penfolds St Henri. This was (at first )singing tonight. Manly also was but then wasn't unfortunately. Cork sound although half bleeding. Colour was impressive for a 14 yo wine. It looked alive. Nose was typical Aging Penfolds.....lighter coloured fruit and aromatic. Palate is sound featuring ob...

Woods Crampton Mataro 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Shiraz 2012 x 6
Woods Crampton Graciano 2012 x 6
Lino Ramble 'Treadlie' GSM 2012 x 6

ross

Ross67: As in you thought the Mike Press was better or you enjoyed it more because one was 13 dollars and one you bought for a lot more than that? Generally I would say people that don't like Wendouree don't like it because they don't like certain characteristics of it...too much acidity, don't lik...

I actually think Wendouree is not liked by a lot of wine drinkers...but those that like it seem to like it a lot...I'm not sure I've heard people call it boring...I've heard people say "It is just not that good" or "I didn't like it"... By ordinary I'm assuming you mean you've s...

Had my first Wendouree last weekend actually....[bucket list] Shared a SM 08 with a friend. He paid around the 70 mark for it i believe. It was anything but special. To the point that we both shook our heads. Nothing technically wrong but down right boring. To be fair Clare is not our favoured regio...

Yes sorry Carl to hear of your loss.
All the best with everything and your family.

Ross

Hey Michael What vintage of the Joshua did you have? I'm a big fan of all Teusner stuff especially J and Av Ross Hi Ross. The much hyped 2012. Loved it the first night, not so impressed the second. I probably wasn't paying too much attention the second night so take that comment with a grain of sal...

My International Grenache Day ended up being an International Grenache Long Weekend The Teusner Joshua on Thursday night was great (juicy, vibrant, spicy), but the leftovers the next night seemed to lack a little focus and I am not sure this will cellar. But so what! The 2010 Rosemount Nursery Proj...

Since were off topic... Koltz Wizards and Pagans?? For once, I am lost... never heard of these Sam Koltz are a fantastic small producer in McLaren Vale. They use slower traditional techniques in some of their wine production. eg- ripasso, amarone etc. If you like big sweet lush styles with an edge ...