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Thanks Ian

It has been 3 years since your notes, I wonder how the 07 DM has changed (if at all) in this time. I will give mine a few more years rest.

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Spoilt for choice of late. Last week Hentely Farm tasting in Scarborough, yesterday Unwined and in a few weeks the Howard Park tasting at Royal Fresh Water Bay. Life's good.

Great haul Allan

I was at Unwined yesterday and have to say I was very impressed. I could have gone berserk on the purchases but didn't. Ended up with a half case of the Silkwood pinot and a few Castelli Rieslings which had a big impact on - very very good young Riesling.

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Mark

I have a magnum of the 2007 Cullen Diana Madeline. Is it way too young too touch? For those that have tried it, any comments?

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1983 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon. Superb, secondary notes but still with nuances of primary fruit. What a pleasure and a perfect match with roast crispy skinned duck.

6 x 2011 Moss Wood Cabernet
1 x 2011 Moss Wood Cabernet Magnum
6 x 2011 Woodlands Cabernet Alex
1 x 2011 Woodlands Cabernet Alex Magnum
6 x 2012 Cherubino Frankland Cabernet

It was with an element of excitement that I managed to source a 2001 Woodlands Kevin and even more exciting when it was time to drink with a slow roasted duck. The cork disintegrated almost on sight leading to a filtering hence I was feeling a little nervous at this time. Beauitful deep ruby red col...

2011 Cherubino Frankland River Shiraz Until the last moment I was undecided whether it would be a 01 Woodlands Kevin Cabernet, a 99 Moss wood Cabernet or a 99 Voyager Estate Cab merlot to accompany this evening BBQ Tbone. Then for reasons I can't really explain my hand moved towards the Cherubino, m...

Andrew

Was the Woodlands Rachel a cork? I think Woodlands moved to screw cap in 2005.

Mark

Gavin

If you are after post work hours drinks in the CBD then try the Print Hall. Great wine list with fresh shucked oysters.

Gavin

Hang around Burswood for dining. Many great choices with healthy wine lists.
If only a spare day, take a swan river winery cruise up to the swan valley.

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Mark

1x Moss wood Cabernet 1983
1x Moss wood Cabernet 1999
1x Woodlands Cabernet 'Kevin' 2001
2x Mt Langi Ghiram Shiraz 2009

I spoke to Langtons this afternoon after having problems logging on my my iPad. They confirmed that there is a glitch with the iPads and Safari software.

Michael I was standing green side pin high on the 18th for the finale on day 4. After the first play off hole (18th) there were too many people to get a view down the 10 the for Bubba's shot. Apart from stunning lay out the most interesting point was how hilly the course is. I will definitely return...

At the Masters in 2012, entire week. Awesome experience, nothing else to say.

Thanks Allan

I have few 99 voyager cab Merlots. Given your comment on the 04 voyagers being too young, what's your opinion on a drinking window for the 99?

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Mark

Appreciate the trip report and photos. That's exactly what I like to do.

Carchnrelease

Thank you for the notes. Loved your food matching for the Wendouree. One of my favorite evenings was alone with a 1990 Hill of grace matched with takeaway pizza. Superb.

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2 bottles per week but those over the weekend. Monday to Thursdays AFD

I heard from Langtons today that the Perth tasting will be at Crown in June. Despite cost (everything is dear in Perth) I will be keen to attend.

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Timnit I don't know that one. I have a couple of deLonghi wine fridges which have been perfect. The mechanics of wine fridges aren't that complicated and I guess very similar to one another so I wouldn't be too concerned about giving the Grand cru a go. I recall paying about $1000 for my 54 capacity...

Kryst1

I did a tour and tasting from the barrels with Mugford a few months ago. Trust me, make sure you have the 2011 and 2012 Moss wood cab sav on you must buy list. They were already incredible wines.

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Mark

Kryst1

Are you sure it's the 2011 moss wood cab sav? I don't believe it is released until May 2014.

Mark

Scott Welcome. You are almost in the exact position I was 6-8 years ago. I went for the 150 fridge and guess what, I filled it very quickly on about a $5000 annual budget. I now store professionally off site and realise that unless you have $80k to build a proper cellar at home then store off site. ...

Mark Being from Perth and being a Margaret river fan I think I can guide you. Accomm: if you are cashed up then stay in Bunker Bay resort,it is part of the Accor group and is located just out of Dunsborough, some 20 mins drive from the wineries. Otherwise I would recommend any of the chalet style st...

I have a few 05 389s which I purchased in a manner I can't recall 1 x 2005 st Henri 4 x 2006 st Henri 6x 2007 st Henri 1 x 2008 st Henri 2x 2006 rwt 1x 2009 rwt (all rwt purchased in duty free Sydney from my international work travels) 2x 2008 grange - sons birth day. Although only 5 years old I tol...

Mark

I have had a 160 bottle capacity deLonghi wine fridge for about 6 years now and it has been perfect. It is not a split temperature fridge which I have heard from others are more temperamental to problems. My advice is to stick to single zone temperature units.

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mark