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Just to provide some clarity on the previously mentioned "wine sleeping bag", see attached. haha

Yep, no problems. I've probably transported wine the last 15-20 flights I've been on, some 2 or 3 stops from the other side of the world and am yet to have one break. I ordered some wine online once and the wine came in, hmmmm how do I describe it, these little air filled plastic sleeping bags?, tha...

May I interpose a question but what would you (collectively) feel is too high a temperature? My brother lives in Cairns and is always moaning about the temps being too high to keep wine. I believe him but I was wondering what a subjective tipping point might be. The temperature and length of time i...

kryst wrote:I'd be keen for a perth offline.

Nice BYO places in Perth
- Nine fine foods
- Francoforte: note - casual, but great experience a year or so ago, had a wine tasting event with a small group - the chef got involved. very nice.
- west end deli mid week

Count me in!

Wowza, that filled up quickly!

I guess I'll go on the wait list.

Cheers

I'm jealous just reading all this commentary!

Enjoy and look forward to the debrief

I'd certainly be up for an offline when I arrive at the end of the month/early March/any time that suits others!

Hey vovo, I was in Georgia in 2015 for a couple of weeks. We split our time between the Caucasus mountains and the Kakheti region, which is the main wine region. Like you say, Saperavi is probably the most well known. The problem is there are so many varieties over there it's easy to lose track! Fro...

Cheers winetastic. It was a pretty epic experience. I spent 3 months in Italy (Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Piedmont, Tuscany, Puglia and Sicily) and then 2 months in France culminating with a vintage in Burgundy! I've often thought about typing up some notes on here about it but it's a) a very daunting ...

I spent a month in Sicily in August 2016. My travels mainly revolved around wine regions but also a bit of sightseeing (non wine related ) and relaxing on the beautiful beaches. Truly fell in love with the place and their wines. I had just under a week around Etna. I visited quite a few wineries whi...

No hits! Gutted. I'm moving to Perth in a couple of weeks so will be keen to try some out

Just out of curiosity, how many people on here live in Perth?

A little off topic but I reckon the Tim Smith MGS is excellent too!

Thanks Alex Doing that drive in reverse tomorrow. Will do Chard Farm I noted it today I'm a drive to Mt difficulty for lunch ex Queenstown. Looked great. Gibbston Valley a shocker . Never done it before but walked in and out. Rip off vibe . How did you find Mt Difficulty for lunch? I'm heading ther...

I'm hoping to get some recommendations/wisdom ... a blind tasting this week ... bring 2 bottles along ... need to be 2012 The last part, 2012, that's when my eyes glazed over ... I recovered ... started to write something ... realized that I had been with the guys drinking at the pub ... best not s...

FWIW, most 2012 Vintage NZ Syrah or Cabernet should be avoided IMHO. A poor year for bigger reds, with very few exceptions. 2013 though... back up the truck bro. Yep, agree. Managed to snag a few 2013 Coleraine! Wish we had access to more of it over here! Maybe I'm a little biased though, being a k...

Ozzie W wrote:3 x 2005 Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial

Have you sampled any? I have some tucked away...

Woops, me too!

6 x 2013 Marius Simpatico
6 x 2013 Marius Symphony
1 x 2013 Vietti Barbera Tre Vigne
3 x 2006 Muga Prado Enea Gran Riserva
4 x 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
4 x 2014 Te Mata Elston Chardonnay

I'd prefer to stay away from the Barossa I think. One of the other attendees has a soft spot for Barossa wines so assuming he'll have that covered (probably should've mentioned that). In saying that if I can't find anything else the ones mentioned above look to be good options. A Cabernet from Chile...

Hi guys, I'm hoping to get some recommendations/wisdom from you all. I'm off to a blind tasting this week and need to bring 2 bottles along. One each of; Shiraz or blend and a Cabernet or blend. Both need to be 2012 but they don't need to be Australian so there is some scope there to take something ...

Whats the estimated wait on the Marius waiting list? had my first bottle of Sympatico not all that long ago, and very keen to buy more. Loved it. Took me 10 months. I put my name down in August 2014 and I received an email from Roger last week stating that I'm now on the mailing list. Likewise me. ...

So, now that Candamber have closed down I've relocated my wine to a spot in Queanbeyan. I understand it's temperature controlled (don't think humidity), however I'm not convinced their measures to keep it at a constant temperature are any good. I called them earlier to ask if they turn the air con o...

It's been a while since I've been to Turkey and I never did visit a winery there so it's difficult for me to recommend any thing. However, Lebanon is a different matter. I was there in the summer of 2005, a year before the devastating bombing of the country by the Israelis. I wandered around the co...

Hi guys, I've got 1 week in Lebanon and 2 weeks in Georgia (as well as 3 weeks in Turkey) at the end of April. Has anyone been to these countries (more so Lebanon and Georgia than Turkey), and if so, do you have any recommendations about wineries to visit in either? I've obviously done research but ...

2 x Te Mata Estate Coleraine 2013
2 x Domaine Simha Sanskrit Cab Franc 2014
2 x Luke Lambert Syrah 2013
2 x Domaine Lucci Sangiovese 2014
2 x Domaine Lucci Merlot 2014
2 x Lucy Margaux Little Creek Estate Pinot Noir 2014

Just spent the xmas break in Tassy, did the Overland Track which was epic (that's another story though) but also took a day trip out to Coal River Valley. I'd suggest; Pooley (my favourite), Domaine A (although I found the tasting/experience a bit dull (which matches other reports I've read on here ...

Hey guys,

Sorry, I'm out unfortunately

Looking forward to hearing all about it though.

Cheers
Paul

12th or 13th works for me...

Hey guys,

Is anyone keen for an offline before xmas?

How does 5th or 6th of December sound?

Not sure where so make some suggestions...

Cheers
Paul

Thanks guys, I'll check them out tomorrow. I'm getting a little paranoid about this heat, and the fact that I can't find anywhere in my house that has a constant low(er) temperature.

Julian, would love a game but I'm in NZ 13th-23rd Nov. Free next weekend for a hit if you are available?

Cheers

It's crossed my mind, but figure a few days shouldn't hurt too much? Happy to be proved wrong...

This heat has also been on my mind too....just started a thread regarding where I can find storage for my sleepers...