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Thanks for the correction Jamie.

Thanks Jamie

Folks,

Has anyone tasted either of the above in recent years?

If so, mind volunteering a tasting impression or notes?

John

Tom, They'd have to be a difference in distribution of temperatures between vertical and horizontally stored wines for convection to be related to any differential aging. I guess there's more surface area for bottles laying down [wider area, shallower depth of air]. But for a wine fridge seldom open...

Guys, Thought I'd mention I'm getting a friend to make me flat [non-slated] shelves for my wine fridges [one a multi-zone 'serving fridge']. As is my preference, most of my wines are Stelvin-sealed. Storing such wines upright improves visibility of each bottle, gives far easier access, and is much m...

Cameron

Should be fine I'd say and exceed the time most of us give to stand a bottle upright.

John

Four of five of us have replied so far. The gist is it'll be Saturday 6 March from 2.30pm at my home in Bacchus Marsh. Feel free to bring a partner [but only bring one bottle, please]. And please bring a cheese plate or similar small dish to suit your wine. So far the wine types we have are: 1 Reisl...

Folks I just sent this PM. Post and message if you want to join us ... Gents, How about 2.30pm on Sat 6 March or 2.30pm on Sun 7 March for our first tasting? 14 Canterbury Drive Bacchus Marsh. Ph 0408 xxx xxx Two wine varieties Riesling (young or old) and Shiraz/blends (lighter styles?). Please nomi...

Good on ya Tim.

But come live in Australia's best city and join in.

Cameron,

Delighted to have a commuter come from Rotterdam to my Bacchus Marsh tastings. Well worth it.

Turn right at Singapore and it's the 967,413th place on your left. No need to bring any smelly cheese.

John

Thanks Tom and Jan.

John

Hi Guys, I moved to Bacchus Marsh seven months ago. I'd love to find some local wine lovers for sharing terrific wine and (questionable?) conversations in this 'neck of the woods'. I'm sure we'd welcome both those new on the pathway from liking wine to being fascinated by wine, as well as my fellow ...

Folks, Seeking feedback from those with (a) direct experience and (b) know this brand by reputation only. DIRECT EXPERIENCES WITH DEVANTI Who has direct experience with the Devanti brand of wine fridges? What's your experience with their quality? Acceptable? GENERALLY HELD REPUTATION OF DEVANTI Alte...

Oh, and the 2004 St Hugo was very good tonight after 24 hours in the fridge. That's my standard indicator of at least two years left at equivalent quality of drinking - and I do mean, at least two years.

Thank you Michael. How blessed I was - marvellous wine and company.

Two day's after initial opening both Rieslings retained their characters as described by Cameron. I agree that the Frogmore 2008 is elite white even among a peer group of 8-14 year old Rieslings I've been tasting in recent months. Similarly, the Seppelt's piercing acidity after two days supports the...

Oops I mean 24 Feb

OK Cameron. Next Sat afternoon it is, 24 March, 2:30-3pm ish? I'll PM you with my details - phone and address.

John

mychurch wrote:John

If there are no more responses, then I'm happy to come around to share a bottle or 2 next Sat.

Cameron

Tom,

A Sunday afternoon?

John

Tom, what days and times suit you?

Thanks Tom and MyChurch Let's set a date the three of us can get together. And a focus [not a theme] will on my samples on hand - thus aged Cab Sav, Riesling and Chardonnays. Just informal - cheese, bread, nibbles and conversation. You're right MyChurch, we enthusiasts love to contribute out of our ...

Thanks you Michael and 'Poly'. I'm hoping this post attracts ad hoc opportunities to taste my current batch. I'm also taking the opportunity give away part bottles rather than be constantly inebriated for several months. Michael, please do drop by anytime. I'm retired now and my time is very open. I...

Guys, Help me out please to taste progressively a large collection of aged wines. I'm based in Southbank, Melbourne. Why not make suggestions here for get togethers at nearby places [we'd find a BYO] or at my apartment [bread and cheese occasions]. I've been travelling a lot in recent years. Now set...

Thanks, Tim. Have the usual great night. JL

Hi All,

Some of our usual crew from Auswine of Melbourne offliners are dining at the Moat, Little Lonsdale Street on 26 April.

The theme is wines from the Americas: USA, North, South and Central America, generally.

We have plenty of vacancies for this one, so sing out if you're interested.

John

Thanks Cuttles. C u and them next time.

Fab night, Thanks Tom, great organising and generous contribution of aged wines from you, and Peter (Snr and Junior). Yes, Conformist... this reflects why, when I joined Grape Mates Sydney, I went from a wine lover to a wine obsessive. Wine obsessives love to share the glories from their cellars. Ye...

Rose is good variety, Conformist ... but bring what you want - don't be so, err, conformist!

I'll bring a Sparkling (white) - French or Italian.

Last time we ate there, no one brought a White!