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- Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:36 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Brisbane - eat and drink
- Replies: 5
- Views: 910
Re: Brisbane - eat and drink
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...
- Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: TN: 2008 Mike Press Wines Shiraz
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1393
Mike Press
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
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
- Sun Jun 14, 2009 8:20 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Brisbane Offline - New Date 19 June
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5508
- Sun May 24, 2009 8:26 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2651
Shaw & Smith M3 Chardonnay
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...
- Sun May 24, 2009 8:11 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: TN: 2003 Clonakilla SV
- Replies: 2
- Views: 716
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:06 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Brisbane Offline - 9 May - Cancelled
- Replies: 46
- Views: 7192
Hello
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
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
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 9:51 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Its Sunday for the 3rd time in March...
- Replies: 31
- Views: 6419
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...
- Tue Feb 24, 2009 8:23 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Cab Sav for under $20
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3459
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:40 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: First Sunday in February.....
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4735
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...
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:53 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: 2008 Paringa Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1690
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 ...
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 8:53 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: 2008 Paringa Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1690
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,...
- Sat Jan 31, 2009 1:48 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: 2008 Paringa Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1690
2008 Paringa Peninsula Estate Pinot Noir
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 ...
- Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:43 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Son, Sun, Sunday....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6259
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...
- Tue Jan 27, 2009 8:03 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Suggestions-Best Shiraz around $50 mark (Shrz/Cab incl)
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6861
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:46 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Son, Sun, Sunday....
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6259
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...
- Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:00 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Christmas Day - Decisions Decisions!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1130
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 ...
- Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:48 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Best of 2008
- Replies: 49
- Views: 12314
# 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...
- Fri Dec 12, 2008 1:01 am
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Semillon - What to age?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 7174
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 8:03 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 2005 and 2006
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1723
2006 Scarpantoni Block 3 Shiraz
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...
- Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:12 am
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 2005 and 2006
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1723
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...
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 11:05 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 2005 and 2006
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1723
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 ...
- Sun Dec 07, 2008 10:07 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 2005 and 2006
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1723
Hewitson The Mad Hatter Shiraz 2005 and 2006
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...
- Sat Dec 06, 2008 11:57 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1844
- Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:30 am
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Question: New World Grenache, does it age?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2268
Grenache
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.
Cheers
Leigh
Cheers
Leigh
- Mon Nov 24, 2008 8:32 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Bargain Pinot Noir
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3764
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:04 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: TN: Dutschke Oscar Semmler 2002
- Replies: 3
- Views: 978
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...
- Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Mornington/Geelong Visit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1873
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 8:00 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Pinot Gris
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1440
Pinot Gris
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...
- Mon Sep 15, 2008 7:19 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: Mornington/Geelong Visit
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1873
- Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:41 pm
- Forum: All About Wine
- Topic: TN: 2002 Wirra Wirra Church Block
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1121