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Amen tj2! We are all here to respectfully share our thoughts and experiences, and maybe even learn a thing or two from those with more experience or knowledge than ourselves. I'm all for a civil discussion between board members which, for a large majority of the time, is insightful and adds meaning ...

UPDATE: Contacted Lakes Folly and informed them of the situation. Rod from Lakes Folly was amazing and offered to replace the double magnum with 4 x 2011 Cabernet bottles as they didn't have any 1996 in their cellar. I was suitably impressed at their willingness to go above and beyond any expectatio...

Travis, I guessed about the same. Corkscrew went in, cork fell apart. Still had hope though! Then that smell that all wine lovers dread! CORKED! 3L of wine straight down the drain! Opened a 1998 basket press instead which eased the pain a little though. Why pour it down the sink? Send it back for r...

Travis, I guessed about the same.

Corkscrew went in, cork fell apart. Still had hope though! Then that smell that all wine lovers dread! CORKED!

3L of wine straight down the drain!

Opened a 1998 basket press instead which eased the pain a little though.

Have a 1996 Lakes Folly Cabernets double magnum to open up tonight.

Any information on how long to decanter would be greatly appreciated!

2 x Shiraz Malbec
2 x Shiraz Mataro
2 x Cab Sauv

After ordering a mixed dozen in my first year, pretty happy with what I got!

2011 Brokenwood Graveyard. Fire is roaring, wine is decanting, it's been a very long week!

Mike Hawkins wrote:Another 6 pack of 2004 Taittinger Comtes

I would love to see what your cellar looks like Mike! Every time i see your name appear in the monthly purchases, I admire (with immense jealousy ) the quantity of top quality wines you continuously purchase!

Very jealous dave vino!! What's going to be in the decanter tonight?

Being a Clare local needs some advantages especially on a awful winters day like today 4 degrees and raining, get the mailer sooner than most and have never missed on an order no matter what crayon mark I have. OK, it arrived in today's mail, on offer from the 2012 vintage Shiraz Mataro $40 (2011 $...

Mailer has arrived! Now the big question, what to ask for (and what will I actually get?!) I think I am going to ask for 4 of everything except the muscat, assume I will miss out on some and hopefully end up with a mixed dozen or so. +1. For those who have tasted the muscat, do you think it is wort...

Nothing in the mailbox yet in Sydney. Glad somebody got the ball rolling, was starting to think they forgot me!

1 x 1996 Lakes Folly Cabernets Double Magnum 4 x 2013 Warrabilla Limited Release Parolas Shiraz 4 x 2013 Warrabilla Limited Release Parolas Cab Sauv 4 x 2013 Warrabilla Limited Release Parolas Durif 3 x 2013 Warrabilla Reserve Shiraz 3 x 2008 Warrabilla Reserve Shiraz 3 x 2010 Henschke Mt Edelstone ...

I have ordered Parola Shiraz, Cab Sauv, as well as Durif which will hopefully be arriving this week. Once arrived I will give them a try and let you know how they are going.
smithys

Hi Michael,

I understood the PM reference, but was just giving Tony other options if he needed further clarification.

Smithys

Hi Tony, Thanks for the reply, and I appreciate your stance on the situation. However, my issue arose after a temperature variation far exceeding the acceptable difference was observed, and the experience with the customer service process that ensued. I would be happy to talk to you via other method...

I could be interested Andy, where abouts are you located?
Smithys

I was looking at the same time frame depending on stock availability.
The Eurocave pure medium was my most likely choice at this stage also.

Anyone have a timeframe in mind?
Smithys

Maybs, that is what I was leaning toward also. Hopefully there is a few others that are in the market also! And as for freight, I have been in contact with eurocave, and the shipping rate is a set rate for your location.
Smithys

Hi everyone,
I'm in the market for a new cabinet as my current one is nearing capacity, and thought there might be a chance of getting a discount if a couple of others are looking at purchasing a new cabinet also.
At the moment I'm looking at either Eurocave or Liebherr.
Smithys

Sorry about that, wasn't aware of the rules of the forum.

I'm looking for a mix between the two, looking mostly for personal consumption, but also investing as well. I have tried a fair few aged wines and much prefer those wines over the younger ones. I mostly get my wines from Langtons, does everyone else have a go to store, or does it vary from purchase ...

Looks like I have quite a few "tasting" nights ahead! Thanks again for all your help guys, always good to get an insight from people who know a lot more than you.
Cheers

Perfect, thanks for all your help everyone! Got some serious looking to do to try and get as many of these wines as possible!
Just out of curiosity, where does everyone get their bottles from?
Cheers

Hi everyone, Pretty new to the wine collecting scene and looking to build on the basics I already have in the cabinet, So I'm looking for some recommendations of essential wines any serious collector must have in their cellar. I'm a big fan of full body reds, mainly Shiraz, but looking to widen the ...

Thanks for your replies guys, has helped make my decision that little bit easier!

Hi guys, I'm new to this site and fairly new to the wine collection game. I recently purchased a Vintec single temperature unit, and after having enormous problems with the cabinets temperature regulation, and the absolute shocking customer service that ensued via Vintec, I have decided to move onto...