The Auswine Forum

The 2002 Ployez Jacqumart is fantastic.I had it week. $80 Canadian. For the person who had the Cristal and was underwhelmed, Wine & Spirits gave it 100 points!! It must be good!! Rick

Here in Canada we have the 2003 Vat 1. It went up in price $20 compared to the 2000. Is it worth buying? As a side note, Rick Burge makes an amazing Semillon from Barossa that can age for years as well. Half the price of Vat 1!!

Any thoughts on the 2007 Bin 389 - now available in our market? I stocked up on the 2006 and I am wondering if the 2007 is as good? Thanks - Rick

Hi all, Glad to see the note on the 07. The 2006 Pinot is one of the finest I have ever had from Aussie. Has anyone tried the 06 and 07 side by side and if so which should I buy a few of? The wine store I work in has both vintages. Thanks - Rick

Hi all, Any thoughts on this new release? Just came in to Canada and is $51 Canadian. I have seen it on some sites $75 Aussie!! Our store here in Winnipeg only got 5 bottles to sell. I bought one just because I recently had the 2002 and it was outstanding!! I know the 2006 Bin 389 has recieved some ...

Here in Canada we just got the 2005 vintage which I pick up a couple of bottles. $99.99 Canadian!! Any thoughts on how long to keep? Thanks - Rick

61 and 62 Nipozzano? And I thought I was good having 1995, 1997, and 2000 in my cellar!!

Put on a tasting for dentists last night and the hit of the night was the 2003 Nine Popes. ($50.00 Canadian) Eveyone loved the plush fruit and lack of harsh tannin, just soft and velvety in the mouth. A close second was the Massena Eleventh Hour Shiraz 2004 ($55.00 Canadian). Much more interesting t...

Here in Canada we still have the 2003. Half the price of Bin 389. Any thoughts on how it is coming along? Thanks - Rick

I've said it before and I will say it again, we get screwed over the Penfolds here in Canada. All the Bin wines are the same price. Bin 389, 407, 28 128 are all $35.00 Canadian. There are so many other wines cheaper, or made in smaller quantities that interest me more I almost never buy Pennies any ...

We sell two Massenas here in Winnipeg, Canada, The 11th Hour and the Moonlight Run (GSM blend). Both 2004 vintages. Right now I think the Moonlight Run is drinking better but the 11th Hour should, in the long run be the better wine from the cellar. Thanks - Rick

Here in Canada all the Bin wines are the same price. 389 $36.00 Canadian, 407 $35.00, 28 $34.00. I am always amazed at the differences in Aussieland. Does this mean I should stock up on 389 as it is a bargain? Or is it that the others are way overpriced? For example Majella Cab is $39.00, St Jakobi ...

Thanks, I got a response from the winery. Rick

I am pretty sure it is a different wine as this one does not see any oak and is definitly a blend. Thanks Anyway - Rick

Hi all, I am putting this wine in a Bordeaux blends tasting on Friday March 2/07 and I can find nothing on the internet about this wine. Even their website does not admit to them making this wine. Has anyone had it that can give me some technical data or tasting notes about this wine? I am also incl...

I just bought two bottles of the 2005. Any TN's or vibes on that vintage?
Too expensive at $80.00 Canadian but we only got 12 bottles in so I had to splurge. Thanks - Rick

Have you every had the 2004 Shaw Smith Shiraz? We have some in our wine store but as yet no one has tried it. Just because of how good the Chard is I picked up a couple but they are still resting in my cellar.
Thanks - Rick

We have the 2005 here in Canada and we received only two cases. It is harder to get than the Nine Popes!! It is without a doubt the besr rose I have ever had. Also the darkest in color, almost Pinot-like in color. Well worth the $22 Canadian.

I did the 98 and 01 side by side at a tasting club I run two weeks ago. The 98 was slightly more complex but the 01 seemed to be more fruit forward. We sold every bottle of the 01 in the store after the tasting so everyone thought it was great!! The 98 was from my cellar and still exactly (to the pe...

We were pouring the 2002 at a wine festival over the weekend and it was a huge hit. Lots of fruit/oak/alcohol but still a good drink. No screwcap for the 2002. Thanks - Rick

Unfortunately here in Winnipeg (Canada) we have the bad 2002 vintage. Only $70 Canadian. Has anyone had this vintage? It was very poor for the area so I have not picked up any. Thanks - Rick

Here is another point of view. Do you score the wine as if it is the best it could ever be, or how good it is relative to "the perfect wine"? For example, if you taste a great bottle of Grange and you cannot think of a better wine you give it 100 points. But what about a great white Zinfan...

Here is another point of view. Do you score the wine as if it is the best it could ever be, or how good it is relative to "the perfect wine"? For example, if you taste a great bottle of Grange and you cannot think of a better wine you give it 100 points. But what about a great white Zinfan...

Which vintage of the Montes Alpha Syrah did you have? We still have the 2000 here in Canada and when I last tasted it a few months ago it was very old world in style, lots of bacon, raw meat, saddle leather. Very Cote Rotie - like. Thanks - Rick

How much is the Amon Ra? Here in Canada we sell it for $100 Canadian. I had it in a tasting called "little brother big brother" against the Bishop and I preferred the Bishop right now. (only $50.00) Thanks - Rick

You must try the Sandhill Small Lots. We had the 3 Cab clone Malbec blend and I served it blind to good wine people who all thought $50 Bordeaux. Plus the winemaker married a girl from my hometown of Winnipeg!! Cheers - Rick

I have the 99 in my cellar. Would it be ready to drink yet? Thanks - Rick

Fly me in from Canada and I will share my extensive knowledge of being able to drink someone else's expensive Aussie wines.
Thanks - Rick

I have had the Scorpo P.N. 2003 twice ($33.00 Canadian) and I would take it over a $50+ Burgundy. Lovely fruit and great "stinky" Pinot nose.
Thanks - Rick

Wow, Prices for these wines are much different here in Canada. All of the wines (389, 128, 28,407) are prices nearly exactly the same; $34 Canadian. I guess then that the 389 is the one to buy. I am doing a tasting at the wine store I work in on Friday and I was going to put in the 2002 Bin 28 or th...