The Auswine Forum

On the subject of Masterchef - I thought the episode featuring the 'Jaffles' or toasties was great. Most of the audience could aspire to knocking up something like that as opposed to the quail dish a few nights before. I too find there to be a gulf between the serving sizes at 'fine dining' restaura...

Tried a Morris Rutherglen Dutif (2010) last night after a recommendation from someone on here. Wow. Mouth drying tannins masked everything for me. Absolutely massive. My wife who likes a 'slurpable' smooth wine asked if 'there was something wrong with it'. Said she much preferred the previous nights...

Mike Hawkins wrote:2.5 months between purchases... might be a PB...

6 x 2004 Paul Bara Comtesse Marie
6 x 2008 Pierre Gimonnet Special Club (shame this isn't brought into Oz anymore)

That's nothing to be proud of.

Rhubarb Rhubarb at Woolowin does Byo for reasonable corkage if you're on the Northside. Great food - never had anything but top notch food there. I'm particularly fond of their eye fillet - the do it in clarified butter. It truly melts in your mouth.

12x2009 Lake Breeze Bernoota - just wrong at $18. Punches way above it's weight.

The highlight of my day food wise was a tiger prawn and avocado sandwich (made with fresh bread lots of black pepper and a few coriander leaves) at about sundown yesterday. Washed it down with a Four Pines Ale. Was perched on a verandah about 80 yards from the surf just north of Noosa. That there is...

That is an interesting observation and I've got to agree with the Tuesner and Metala. I reckon the Gemtree Uncut usually gives an indication of the McLaren Vale vintage (from my limited experience anyway). I haven't had enough Coonawarra shiraz to have an educated opinion. The Coonawarra shiraz's I'...

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I did have a tinnie and it was big. Been using that handle for many years now. Bigtinnie also lurks on the fishing, motorsport and skiing forums too.

Or he has not moved on from the 70s when some winery IIRC made such as beast. Used to rival Brandivino I think. Cheers Craig Nah, no comparison... Brandivino was for getting pissed. Black Tower was for sophisticated types and hot dates. This thread brings back memories. Do they still make Green Gin...

2010 lakes breeze bernoota cab/shiraz This is what a solid cab/shiraz should be. At the price point this is a stunning wine. Deep, dark and brooding. Nose of chocolate, earth and crushed ants. Slight mint/eucalypt. Bit of acid on the finish, hopefully that will fade with time. Only have 2 left whic...

Help needed here please. I tried a 2008 Saltram Mamre Brook Shiraz on Saturday night. First 2008 of this wine I've tried. I usually love this wine - particularly the 2006 and 2010 vintages. I found the 2008 to be big and robust but I could taste 'heat' if that makes sense? Could it be that it hasn't...

So I tried the Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz last night. I thought I'd start there as I'm yet to have a Langhorne Creek red that I don't like.
It was too sweet for my taste though. Funny how I say that now - I managed to finish the bottle.
I will try the Seppelt next. May not be as sweet.

Thanks for so many suggestions everyone. I'll try a few and supply some feedback. Where to start though...............

dave vino wrote:Make sure you stick it in the fridge for a bit. I find they are always nicer with a bit of chill in them.

Oh ok. I had assumed that they were meant to be chilled (like sparkling white I guess). Are you saying not to have it in the fridge all day? Just an hour or two?

Some great suggestions - thanks. I'm a fan of Majella generally so I'll give that one a go along with the Seppelt. Didn't know Tuesner made one - I'll be sure to try that and I've read good things about the Bleasdale. Looking forward to the weekend! Been invited to a Christmas/cocktail party type th...

I have grown to love my big reds but still don't have a great fondness for traditional sparkling (white) wine. To be fair I've never really tried anything terrific. I'm keen to venture into the sparkling shiraz territory but I don't want the experiment to tarnish my opinion of the whole sparkling re...

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Hi Michael
I've tried the Shotfire and quite liked it. Another one at a similar price point that I head toward is D'Arenberg Footbolt. Both the 2010 and 2012 are great in my opinion.

Last night. 2012 Tuesner Reibke Shiraz Poured an hour prior to drinking. Floral fragrance. Medium to full bodied. Dark blackberry fruit with some savoury notes. Fine tannins. Decent length. Great value for money in my opinion. Is this type of quaffer Shiraz likely to get better over time? Or is it a...

^^^^^^^^ Craig I think you were the one that steered me toward Lake Breeze a few years ago on these boards. I'll take the opportunity to say thanks. I've explored many cab/shiraz wines because of this and they continue to be my favourite red - more so than straight cab or straight shiraz. If find th...

12 x various Noon 2010, 2011 and 2012 Scribbler (for a comparative tasting down the track). 1 x 2014 Henry's Seven 1 x 2013 Lake Breeze 'Bernoota' 1 x 2012 Thorn- Clarke 'Quartage' I'd like to know what you think of the '13 Lake Breeze. It's my favourite 'go to' cheapie red. I've not tried the 2013...

I loved D'Arenberg at McLaren Vale and Yalumba at the Barossa.
Both were happy to spend a bit of time with wine novices and both (particularly Yalumba) had some cracking wine to taste.

Right up my alley - the Cab and Shiraz blends are my favourite reds. I find they have an extra dimension. You could try a Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz Cab from Langhorne Creek. Olivers Taranga do a good Shiraz Cab called Corrina's from memory. Wolf Blass have a Cab/Shiraz blend. Henschke Keyneton is ...

I forgot my favourite cheapie - Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz/Cab - a bargain at 20 bucks.

This is right up my alley. 2012 Metala cab/shiraz - can't get much better value at $13. Stoneyfell cab/shiraz is similar at about the same price. 2012 Yalumba Signature is quality at $37 and should be fantastic in 10 years. 2012 Wynns Black Label is a bargain at $25. Forester Estate MR Cab is a grea...

6 x 2012 Wynns Black Cabernet
6 x 2012 Yalumba Signature
12 x 2012 Metala Cab/Shiraz
6 x 2012 D'Arenburg Footbolt Shiraz
2 x 2011 Forester Estate Cab
2 x 2010 Kay Bros Hillside
6 x 2012 Stoneyfell Cab/Shiraz

Some for the coming years.

Sounds like there will be plenty of wine on the night. If we're doing the 'musical chairs' thing I pitty the person that gets to 'talk' with me at the end of the night. Said person will have to be fluent in gibberish.
Simon

Had a glass of Langmeil 'Ressurection' Mataro (2010). I can't describe it in wine speak but it smelled like toilet air freshener that would be called 'garden fresh' and tasted like what I would imagine water from our of a vase of flowers would taste like. The smell and taste of flowers was way overp...

I get that I'm more than a little one dimensional and agree I have to venture further afield to a degree but there's so much more to try/learn in the style I really love........ I guess the coming offline will open my eyes to something different. I'd love to have a 'light bulb moment' with a white w...

Hi all In my continuing wine journey I've gravitated to a few 'go to' wines. The planned Brisbane offline has made me ponder what the next step up in class would be for a few of my favourites? (Similar wines but better quality from other producers). There will be times when the cheapies won't be app...

Just searched your posts Bigtinnie. The Yalumba Signature that you have would fit in well with the lot that are coming. They can also be got with a bit of age on them. Thanks for the tips. I'd love to see how a Signature compares with other quality reds. So put me down for that. My wife will bring ...