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I think all of those new members have tried to sell me various must-have Canadian meds!

MartinE, So I take it you're a big fan? Dr - 307. Yes, in a good year like 98, 01 and 02...They are quite variable and the 03 for instance was overcooked and quite underwhelming. OTOH a group of us did a pretty extensive 98 shiraz tasting a few years back and the Print was one of the standouts. As ...

Is this what Mitchelton Print and Central Victorian Shiraz is about? Maybe I drank it too young. I still have a 2002 which they say is the best of the lot. Anyone??? No...Yes...Yes The best Print Shiraz yet is the most Rhône-like and presents the deepest and most interesting expression of variet...

99 Charlie Melton Laura Shiraz Interesting wine from the Flinders Ranges...Unusual to get a cool climate shiraz (elegant pepper and light spice) from Charlie. This wine was very closed and tannin dominated on release but it had some good balance and acid when I tried it at cellar door in 2001 so I ...

At the risk of turning this into a 'celebrities holding bottles of wine' thread, here's a pic of Martha Stewart (if only i was 20 years older), and Russell Crowe, tucking into a bottle of 01 Hill of Grace: http://www.avenuevine.com/movabletype/archives/CroweandStewart-w.jpg http://www.avenuevine.co...

Good enough for me Billmac. I prefer the 2004 vintage in most wines anyway from that way so I'll take the 4 my merchant has aside for me. 1 for tonights game and 3 for later on once they're truly ready. Cheers, Dr - 307. Take your pick...They are both excellent. 2004 TF Shiraz WFM Turkey Flat Baros...

GrahamB wrote:

MartinE wrote:The value is the Grolsch lets you store a 375 left over half bottle without air.
M.

But aren't the swing top bottles 500ml? 250Ml surely is just a starter.

473ml to be precise and I didn't say I used them...It's just a good idea if you're silly enough to only have one or two glasses !!

I am right 375ml format at present. My wife is pregnant and I find 750ml bottles midweek a bit much. Screwcaps are handy but really would like to see more quality in the 375ml range. Try empty swing-top Grolsch bottles. M. First empty one (yum) then fill it with wine. Works for me! Yup...Me too!! )...

No.

M.

Yarra Valley fruit, from Oakridge Vineyards in Coldstream. Bordering the Great Dividing Range. Still a few valleys left for enterprising entrepreneurs! Great qpr at under $20 Juicy raspberries, dark cherries, lovely spicey earthy flavours, great balance with subdued oak, fine tannins and just enoug...

PeterO wrote:I am right 375ml format at present. My wife is pregnant and I find 750ml bottles midweek a bit much. Screwcaps are handy but really would like to see more quality in the 375ml range.

Try empty swing-top Grolsch bottles.

M.

2000 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro: Very dark to almost inky crimson/brick. Chocolaty/earthy nose with briary fruit and a hint of black pepper and barnyard; tart/sweet mulberry/raspberry fruit on the well-balanced palate, finishing fine and tannic. This was a very good outcome for the vintage, and the be...

Shottesbrooke Eliza Shiraz Dead, by my reckoning. I agree unfortunately (still three in the cellar) and here's a note Brian did in 05 M. RB 10/05 This wine was stunning at release and until about 2 years ago seemed to be developing nicely, then it took a fairly sudden turn downhill. I kept one to s...

2000 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro: Very dark to almost inky crimson/brick. Chocolaty/earthy nose with briary fruit and a hint of black pepper and barnyard; tart/sweet mulberry/raspberry fruit on the well-balanced palate, finishing fine and tannic. This was a very good outcome for the vintage, and the be...

Shottesbrooke Eliza Shiraz Dead, by my reckoning. I agree unfortunately (still three in the cellar) and here's a note Brian did in 05 M. RB 10/05 This wine was stunning at release and until about 2 years ago seemed to be developing nicely, then it took a fairly sudden turn downhill. I kept one to s...

Grant wrote:Marty,

Good to see you back and drinking again champ. Hope all is well.

Cheers

Thx Grant...Catch up soon.

M.

I've tried it... didn't really like it a whole lot. Not as full bodied or as structured as I like my tempranillo. I know how passionate Tim is about tempranillo and he's planted more vines on a parcel of land he acquired a few years ago, so he's certainly dedicated to making it properly. I'm lookin...

I'm a long-term fan of Tim's wines including the Aberfeldy shiraz, riesling and the VFM Fergus Grenache/Cabernet blend and have lately enjoyed the Pinot Gris, one of the few Aus PGs that I like, so I was interested to try the new release Tempranillo. This wine comes from vines planted in 2000 and is...

Hi Good Peoples, My highlight of the week was a Rolf Binder (Veritas) 2001 Hanisch Shiraz The first from a six pack, I was anxious to see how this wine was coming along, as the 98 did not develop particularly well. The bouquet is attractive and leads one to believe this will be a high quality drop....

05 Christian Moreau AC Chablis: Aaah. Chablis. One the one hand this is lovely tight firm elegant creamy cashewy slightly pineappley tihgtly bound young chablis. But on the other hand its not - surprisingly approachable with some lovely open knit orange peel citrus and some fatness in the texture t...

I agree with Brian, 96, 98 and 00 were just horrible crap. The 01 and 02 were very good, and compared strongly at the Coonawarra roadshows where I tasted them. THings seem to have turned around since Paul Gordon has been there. But in a crowded cellar, I dont have room for them anymore. Totally agr...

I'm in for a 3rd positive vote, happy to have a 6-pack in my cellar, but I think it'll stay there a whole lot longer than Steve's. On first taste late last year I initially found the mocha oak at bit confronting, but the fruit breathed up pretty quickly and it has great balance. I think JO liked it...

Thanks for the comments. I bit the bullet and bought one. My local had the 03 for $43. They didn't have any 04 out the back, I did ask. The local BWS has the 04 for $64. I rarely go over low $20's due to budgetary constraints but though this would be worth splashing out on. On the plus side I know ...

All, I've just been offered the following for purchase:- Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2005 Tim Adams Aberfeldy 2004 Primo Joseph Moda 2004 Has anybody tried these and can offer their opinions. I must say I'm tempted to grab some while I can as being as I'm in the UK stocks are limited, here today, go...

I think the magnum are on-premise trade only but I'm sure you could get them through your friendly restaurant or restaurant supplier. Correction...My Riedel brochure tells me the Magnum is the basic red glass from the lower end Overture Range which you don't see much around here...It looks to have ...

I can't find the Magnum series on the Riedel website: m Off the point, check out the new Pink Champagne glass - m Adair I think the magnum are on-premise trade only but I'm sure you could get them through your friendly restaurant or restaurant supplier. BTW That pink "flute" is weird...Lo...

Agreed, the Chianti glass is a pretty good allrounder if you must choose only one glass, altohugh its not the greatest success with pinot noir. I use the vinum shiraz glass (well, a copy in the same shape) as an all rounder, same shape but bigger. Having said that, rieslings get lost in a glass thi...

Hi Glyndon, I've tried the Cattier a few times over the years, but not recently, it used to be a Theo's line before C-M took them over. As long as you aren't expecting too much complexity it's probably good value at $30, it's worth buying and trying against something like Croser or Domaine Chandon ...

Craig(NZ) wrote:Come on, you dont expect kiwi sympathy to last more than an hour do you. Move on. Its over, you are out. Better luck next time, lets talk wine

hehe

Aaaah Craig...I was pretty sure that pro-OzSport feeling wasn't going to last too long!! )

Bring on the Bledisloe!!

M.

Lovely wine, could be regarded as a touch simple, but well balanced - good structure - tannin, fruit & alcohol in equal parts (harmonious) - very much the Barossa shiraz - without tripping over the 01 ripeness problem. Licorice, plum, chocolate & spice - controlled oak and just easy to cons...