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After visiting McLaren Vale and Barossa..

3 each of Ullithorne's Shiraz, Grenache/Shiraz, Rose and Cab Sav
1 each 2009 Old Vine Shiraz, 2010 Woms Cab Sav/ Shiraz, 2010 Avignon Kaesler

And some online orders to follow from David Franz, Andrew Seppelt and Dan Standish.

Had a 90 Wynns Shiraz last night.. they are a bit hit and miss with a lot of variation. The one last night was nice but a not as vibrant as some others I have tried over the past 2 months.. I'd say they are at optimal drinking now though.. maybe another 2 or 3 years.

It's been a while since I have posted on here.. combine university with a somm. job at Rockpool and you have yourself a pretty hectic schedule. Tasted some really nice stuff this week.. Had a bottle of Chianti Villa Cafaggio 2009 which was really nice... lovely drinking now with that typical Sour Ch...

So this is a bit of a winge or at least a buyer beware for others. I bought this wine fridge back in October/ November of last year and apart from the fact that you can't lay down bottles on the bottom shelf unless they are shorter bottles hence reducing the storage from 47 to about 43 bottles, it d...

I love Sevenhill wines. I worked there for a time in 2008 and frequently go back to visit friends there. Sevenhill wines is where I developed my passion for them... from having long chats with Brother John May to have him open up the occasional special bottle of old Riesling or lovely red.

Rockfords Black Shiraz - Latest Release. Amazing! It was so vibrant with a wonderful lingering finish. I wish I had more. Joseph d'Elena Pinot Grigio 2012- Apples and Pear- Lovely and crisp.. fantastic drinking on a hot day 2006 Groom Shiraz- A lovely example of a Barossa Shiraz. Big bold notes typi...

Went up to the Barossa on the weekend. 1 Torbreck "Celts" 2010 Shiraz 1 Rockfords Black Shiraz 1 Charles Melton Nine Popes 2012 1 Charles Melton Grains of Paradise Shiraz 2010 Had a fantastic lunch at Charlie's restaurant too. Fantastic food and great setting. Was even lucky enough to have...

my apologies, Mr.Pedant.

XMAS drinks Xmas Day 2002 Moet & Chandon - Lovely start to the day with this delicate Champagne. 2002 Murray Street Vinyards Benno Shiraz Mataro This was recommended by Andrew Seppelt, the winemaker as a good drinking wine now. It was the pick of the day, wonderfully smooth with typical Mataro o...

12 x Flaxman 2012 Shiraz

Heading up to the Barossa this week to get some gems

Some really nice ones are;

Murray Street Vinyards
Hentley Farm
Kalleske (appointment)
David Franz (appointment only)
Tscharke
Torbreck

David Franz has all his reds with age. 2002 - 2007 for under $100.

He has both Cab Sav and Cab Sav/Shiraz and they are all drinking really well now.

www.david-franz.com and order online.

This Xmas period I will be opening the following - David Franz Nicole (6 years on lees) A fantastic Sparkling Red to get the day started - Freycinet Radenti Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir For Whites - First Drop Arneis 2011 - Sevenhill Riesling 2011 and maybe a William Fevre 2008 Chablis For Reds I...

4 x Teusner Sauvignon Blanc 2012 1 x Balnaves The Blend Red 2010 5 x Paracombe 'The Reuben' Cabernet Blend 2009 2 x Kalleske 'Clarry's' G.S.M. 2012 1 x Pewsey Vale Riesling 2012 1 x Redman Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 An assortment of wine. Heading to the Barossa in a couple of weeks to visit Kalleske, D...

I opened up a McLaren Vale Possum Vinyards 2006 Shiraz. Really good typical shiraz from that region. Finished it off with one of David Franz new Golden Scrumpy Apple/ Semillon Cider.. fantastic!

I opened up a 2004 Joseph Moda that was drinking superbly and then a David Franz Larrikin NV III and his Semillon. A good trio.

Hey everyone, I am new to this forum and I am after a bit of help with wine fridges. I am looking at a VinoVault C130S brand new with a 12 month warranty although also looking at a secondhand Liebherr 57 Series Vinothek Electronic Wine Cooler that has a 267 bottle capacity. Two completely different ...