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Hi, For a good quality, value for money bistro in Brisbane, I am a big fan and regular of Jeremys Bistro in Albert st Brisbane. (m). Not only is the coffee sensational but the food is fresh and well presented. The wine list (several pages long) is a combination of well priced quality wines and champ...

Hi Ian,

I have always enjoyed reading your reviews as they are normally very comprehensive and spot on!. I have just bought a case of the 2008 Mike Press Shiraz. Will it get better over the next few years and how long will it be good for?.

Cheers
Leigh

Sorry Michael, Can't make it. Thankyou for the email update.

Cheers
Leigh

How good is this 2007 Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay . I was fortunate enough to have tasted this wine twice this week and was impressed both times. I can say the Shaw and Smith winery consistently produces quality, not just in the Chardonnay range. I was always a fan of the Leeuwin Estate Art Serie...

Thanks for the post! Love the wines from Clonakilla. Tim Kirk is a great winemaker and a bloody nice guy. I have had the pleasure of meeting him several times.

Hello Michael,

Firstly, thankyou for organising a Brisbane Offline!. I have been meaning to come along for the past 12 months but have been either away or interstate. At this point in time all is looking good. Could you please add me to your list.

Cheers
Leigh

2007 Chalk Hill Barbera - Different, but a lovely wine. Smooth and medium bodied. The palate was an explosion of ripe berries with a touch of spice. Great with food and very smooth. Quality again from Chalk Hill. 2005 Red Edge Degree - Developing nicely. Peppery, fruity and ultra smooth on the pala...

UFO, I agree with your comments. Saltram MB Cab Sav is bloody beautiful!.

Cheers
Leigh

2002 Wyndham Estate Bin 555 This wine would have to be one of the tastiest wines I have had for a while. My last bottle I had from a dozen I purchased some time ago. Stored six in my wine fridge and it is an excellent quaffer. Very much overlooked this wine.... Rate the 555, I do, it has always imp...

Hi Jamie, Sorry mate, sounds like you are feeling a bit left out!. It was just the standard Sat tasting at the Wine Emporium (2006 Pinot Noir tasting). Wines included: 1. Nautilus Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006 2. Epis Macedon Pinot Noir 2006 3. Yering Station Reserve Yarra Pinot Noir 2006 4. Schubert ...

Hi Andrew, Mate, I was there about 1015. Were you the guy in the yellow shirt and departed during the tasting?. I agree with your comments re the Schubert and Wairarapa, excellent wines but again I keep coming back to value for money wines which are bloody good and don't blow the budget. Sorry Carl,...

Howdy All, I attended a Pinot Noir wine tasting today and was fortunate enough to taste the 2008 Paringa Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir (New release). As a lover of good Pinot's including Paringa Estate, I was very impressed overall with it’s quality and value for money. I personally thought it ...

Hi Ufo, Mate, I personally think the 2003 is drinking beautifully at the moment and potentially would be good for another 3-5 years. The 2004 is nice at the moment but would benefit from sitting another year or two. As a general rule I seem to really love the Saltram Mamre Brook Cab Sav with at leas...

Howdy Sam,

I am a big fan of the 2005 Teusner Albert Shiraz. Smooth, rich and very easy drinking. Our host (Gavin) I think sells it!. Bloody good wine and will only get better over the next 5-10 years.

Cheers
Leigh

2003 Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon - This is a personal favourite. 2004 Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon - Just as good. 2006 Torzi Matthews Frost Dodger Shiraz - Sensational!. 2006 Stella Bella Shiraz - Compared to the 2005 the 2006 is very ordinary. I love the entire range of Stell...

Hi Andrew, I have recently tasted the 05/06 Mad Hatter Shiraz and submitted a previous post only several weeks ago (listed below). I personally would go the St Henri with a few hours in the decanter. If you do open the 05 Mad Hatter would you mind posting your comments as I would be very interested ...

# Best red - 2005 Longhop Old Vine Reserve Cab Sav/Shiraz # Best white - 2007 Shaw and Smith M3 Chardonnay and several New Zealand Pinot Gris’s (eg: Isabel) # Best value wine - 2003 Saltram Mamre Brook Cab Sav # Honourable mention - 2005 Chapel Hill Shiraz and Cab Sav. # Biggest disappointmen...

Howdy Folks,

Tasted a Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon 2000 today and it was ok, but I think it needs more time. Can anyone suggest a drinking window and/or has anyone tasted this wine recently?. Looking for a bit of advice as I am new to Semillon. Lover of all other good wine.

Cheers
Leigh

Hi Jamie, You are spot on about us all having different tastes otherwise wine tasting would be boring. It's a great forum to discuss tasting notes and personal favourites. In relation to the 2006 Scarpantoni Block 3 Shiraz, I personally love this wine. I tasted it about 10 months ago and was impress...

i agree with Graham, the Madhatter has been an elegant opulent wine for a couple of vintages now, a style which i adore. i don't think its time thats needed, it patience and understanding, not every wine has to be full of primary fruit and oak. i have been fortunate to taste primier wines of the wo...

Thanks Graham, Interesting!. I tryed very hard to like it but it just didn't happen. Maybe they have been exposed to a bit of heat!. Did you drink it with a particular food?. I personally believe some wines taste better at particular times and several factors may influence the taste, including good ...

Howdy All, I was fortunate enough to get a few bottles of the Hewitson Mad Hatter Shiraz 2005 & 2006 about a month ago for a reduced rate. On Friday night we tasted both the 05 and 06 and only one word could describe these wines; dissappointing!. The ratings and reviews on the net are sensationa...

Dazza,

Have a great Christmas and a great start for the New Year!. It's nice to see you are on the pi.. before you head off to the Chrissie party. What would we do without nice wine?. I am up in Cairns next weekend for a function. I suppose its warm and humid?

Stay safe
Cheers
Leigh

Recently purchased a bottle of Cirillo Estate '1850 Old Vine' Grenache 2005 as part of a 6 pack for Christmas day drinking. Has anyone tasted this wine?. They say the vines are some of the oldest in Australia.

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Leigh

I agree with Lee, the Dalrymple is a great drop. I also like Diamond Valley Yarra Valley Blue Label Pinot Noir for around the $20.

Andrew, I love the range of Dutschke wines and have always wondered what the Dutschke Oscar Semmler 2002 was like. I opened up a bottle of the 2006 St Jakobi last week and it was excellent. The 2006 GHR is also a favourite. Overall, Dutschke is just a great winery producing quality wines!. Cheers Le...

Thanks for all the info. I am slowly working up an Itinery for the trip. My brother who is a wine lover is also coming along for the ride.

Cheers
Leigh

Howdy All, Several months ago I was introduced to a beautiful 2007 Pinot Gris from a winery called 'Maven' and ever since I have been on a journey trying heaps of Pinot Gris. For me it's the new white wine of the year. Just for your info, Maven wines are situated in the Marlborough region, www.maven...

Howdy All,

I am off to the Mornington Peninsula in December along with a visit to the Geelong region (Pettavel winery for a long lunch). Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.

Cheers
Leigh

Cheers Ian, Thanks for the advice