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by Bern
Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:13 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: My next pinot
Replies: 11
Views: 2247

Re: My next pinot

Had a 2010 Dawson & James, Tasmania on Christmas day. Probably the best Pinot I've had this year. It has the most wonderful nose which is I tend to look for in a Pinot. Cost probably under $50.
by Bern
Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:42 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Weekly Drinking Thread commencing 10/11/2013
Replies: 26
Views: 3314

Re: Weekly Drinking Thread commencing 10/11/2013

1986 Rothbury Estate Hunter Valley Barrique Red This was a gamble from auction. Was a bit nervous when seepage was clearly evident on the cork after removing foil. Managed to extract the cork in one piece. Absolutely no fault with wine. Colour was pale red some brown, nose was vibrant with red frui...
by Bern
Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:14 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Weekly Drinking Thread Commencing 2nd Nov.
Replies: 58
Views: 6336

Re: Weekly Drinking Thread Commencing 2nd Nov.

I've had a new shipment of wine so have been trying out the ranges of Head Wines and Michael Hall. Both are making awesome wines and I wouldn't hesitate to buy anything they make. I won't go into detail on them because it would be unseemly, I think. Jacques-Frederic Mugnier - Nuits Saint Georges Cl...
by Bern
Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:05 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Weekly drinking thread w/c 27th October
Replies: 28
Views: 4142

Re: Weekly drinking thread w/c 27th October

My first post after following the forum for 2 years. 1993 Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon This is aged Coonawarra drinking at its peak, just wow! Colour is clear brown, nose has the most wonderful perfume of plums, eucalypt and leather. Palate is incredible, still some dark fruit present, d...