The Auswine Forum

In general I think screwcaps are fantastic. But before any purchase a quick 'feel' of the closure is important. I work in retail and we have had a few batches of screwcapped wines that, with a relatively gentle vertical 'pull', has resulted in the entire closure coming loose. Also look out for any d...

Yes, GraemeG I agree that top quality Oz Riesling is a special drink in its youth, but i'm a sucker for the old stuff and are willing to give the 02' vintage a long time under good cellaring cinditions. Michael, spot on, i'm sure many of us are hoping that the screwcap closure will proove to be a go...

I'm in the same boat DJ... my son was born in 2002 and how stoked am I!!!! So far i've got into Clare riesling (Mitchell, Bin 7, Petaluma) and others ... Delatite, Sandalford, Frankland Estate. Red-wise, I can't wait. Burge family's G3, Rededge, Majella, Wynns, Zema, Moss Wood will be amongst many t...

$80 is a fine price for the Diana Madeline. It was one of the top wines i tasted in 2003. To me it represents the essence of concentrated Cabernet made to last. Pure perfumed and concentrated blackcurrant fruit supported by malty, pencil shaving like oak with noticable but balanced acidity. A classi...