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by darellk
Mon Oct 13, 2025 11:09 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: October 2025 purchases
Replies: 8
Views: 626

Re: October 2025 purchases

Annual Noon Winery release:
3 each of the 2024 Twelve Bells, Eclipse, Reserve Shiraz, & Reserve Cabernet

Plus some Noon Eclipse at auction: 1 x 2020, 1 x 2022, & 1 x 2023
by darellk
Mon Aug 11, 2025 12:14 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: TN: random wines from the last few months
Replies: 2
Views: 455

Re: TN: random wines from the last few months

Thanks for the notes Graeme. Not surprised with the Drumborg, think it waxes and wanes over a 10-20 year window. I had a 2012 last year...brilliant, yet as a younger wine less so. The 170 celebrations of Seppelts and the one off Arrawatta potentially diluted the vintage overall. I am not universall...
by darellk
Mon Aug 04, 2025 6:42 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2025 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 59
Views: 7630

Re: 2025 Wendouree Mailer

JamieAdelaide wrote: Mon Aug 04, 2025 5:11 pm Does anyone recall how many wines Wendouree offered this year? I’m abroad and making sure delivery correct.
8 in total - Shiraz Mataro, Shiraz Malbec, Shiraz, Shiraz 24b, Malbec, Cabernet Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Muscat of Alexandria
by darellk
Sat Jul 26, 2025 1:39 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: July 2025 Purchases
Replies: 10
Views: 1956

Re: July 2025 Purchases

My first Lake Breeze purchase, a mixed 6
by darellk
Fri Jul 04, 2025 2:36 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2025 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 59
Views: 7630

Re: 2025 Wendouree Mailer

received in regional Victoria today. Will have another crack at some Shiraz & 24b and hope for the best!
by darellk
Wed Jul 02, 2025 5:49 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2025 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 59
Views: 7630

2025 Wendouree Mailer

I'll kick it off this year.....nothing to report in Vic yet, but apparently mailer received in Adelaide with same range as last year
by darellk
Wed Jul 02, 2025 5:46 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: June 2025 Purchases
Replies: 12
Views: 1838

Re: June 2025 Purchases

Gavin Trott wrote: Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:55 pm Surely its time for the Wendouree thread?!

He says ducking for cover.
I had the same thought earlier.....here we go!!
by darellk
Mon May 26, 2025 2:34 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: May 2025 purchases
Replies: 31
Views: 2304

Re: May 2025 purchases

1 x 2011 Noon Eclipse

Wild Duck Creek Estate winter allocation
12 x 2023 Yellow Hammer Hill
2 x 2023 Shiraz Pressings
2 x 2022 Grandpa Duck Shiraz Cabernet
by darellk
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:16 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: October 2024 Purchases
Replies: 30
Views: 38625

Re: October 2024 Purchases

A few late additions:

2 x 2019 Wendouree Muscat of Alexandria
3 x 2023 Noon Eclipse
2 x 2023 Noon M2M Shiraz
2 x 2023 Noon Reserve Cabernet
2 x 2023 Noon Twelve Bells
by darellk
Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Rockford Mailer
Replies: 23
Views: 23801

Re: 2024 Rockford Mailer

Rag arrived today, seems the Rockford crew are pretty pleased with the 2021 vintage. Prices same as last year (and think they needed to be) , largely due to bumper crop, so will make plenty of cashola. Interestingly the absolute gentleman of the Aus wine industry takes a different perspective. Noon...
by darellk
Tue Oct 01, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Mudgee Wineries
Replies: 6
Views: 4436

Re: Mudgee Wineries

I have heard good things on the Zinfandel from Lowe but am yet to sample it myself.
by darellk
Mon Sep 23, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: September purchases
Replies: 29
Views: 29799

Re: September purchases

3 x 2022 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2 x 2022 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 1 x 2019 Wendouree Muscat 1 x Baileys of Glenrowan Classic Muscat 2 x Chambers Rosewood Hayshed Red 6 x 2022 Morris Bin No.158 Durif 6 x 2022 Warrabilla Reserve Durif 6 x Warrabilla Smithy's Red Blend No.9 6 x 2020 Anderson Basket P...
by darellk
Thu Sep 12, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

Being a beginner in the Wendouree world, my 81 year old father-in-law who is responsible for my later in life interest in red wine says he isn't waiting 20 years to try this wine I have been "rattling on about for the last 4 years!!" So I will have to open a 2022 when my small purchase ar...
by darellk
Wed Sep 11, 2024 3:06 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Which 5 Wineries are Most Represented in Your Cellar?
Replies: 22
Views: 17862

Re: Which 5 Wineries are Most Represented in Your Cellar?

Being a novice with much less knowedge and a much smaller collection: Tahbilk - have a soft spot for their history and cellar door experience, and their reds are just enjoyable to drink - 35 Wild Duck Ceek Estate - relatively new to their mailing list, reds for me and whites for the father-in-law, b...
by darellk
Mon Sep 09, 2024 3:20 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

A lot of wines that need to be aged are quite open when they are first bottled and then shutdown. Once the Wendouree arrives, pick a bottle and leave it standing for a few days to get over the travel shock and then open . If it’s difficult to drink, put the cap on and try again either later the sam...
by darellk
Mon Sep 09, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

I’m struggling to transition from someone who drinks their Wendouree mature to someone who also drinks them young. My 20 year rule still in play and had my first 2001 Cabernet Malbec last night. Usual routine. Decanted into a small decanter and after about 30 min a bouquet emerged. Re-poured back i...
by darellk
Fri Sep 06, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

CC finally got hit today for my little mixed 6 order, first time for me so pretty stoked.
by darellk
Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:16 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

Diddy wrote: Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:03 am Feels like one of the slower allocations this year. Still waiting for order to get processed! Anyone else waiting?
Yes still waiting in Vic
by darellk
Mon Jul 29, 2024 1:32 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

Diddy wrote: Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:20 pm Many people still waiting to have their credit card hit?
yes, patiently...
by darellk
Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:15 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight
Replies: 6972
Views: 1625729

Re: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight

Glad you enjoyed it...I have 5 left and could easily go another dozen, but really really really need to show some restraint. WDC are an absolute favourite, I have never purchased the high end stuff, as I think Springflat is so good. Cheers Craig Yes I have developed quite a liking of Heathcote reds...
by darellk
Tue Jul 16, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight
Replies: 6972
Views: 1625729

Re: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight

WDC Yellow Hammerhill Shiraz Malbec 2022. This is superb, like a silky cuddly blanket generous fruit, great depth, Malbec really brings everything together, and the 5% Cabernet gives a nice freshness. Long palate, finest tannins, super smooth and carries the 15.2% easily. A definite nod to Tony Bra...
by darellk
Thu Jul 11, 2024 3:03 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

Mailer has arrived in regional Vic, no crayon last year, green this year.
by darellk
Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight
Replies: 6972
Views: 1625729

Re: Right, what are we/you drinking now .. tonight

WDC Yellow Hammerhill Shiraz Malbec 2022. This is superb, like a silky cuddly blanket generous fruit, great depth, Malbec really brings everything together, and the 5% Cabernet gives a nice freshness. Long palate, finest tannins, super smooth and carries the 15.2% easily. A definite nod to Tony Bra...
by darellk
Tue Jul 09, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: 2024 Wendouree Mailer
Replies: 140
Views: 76889

Re: 2024 Wendouree Mailer

Still waiting for it to land in Victoria.
by darellk
Tue Jun 11, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: June 2024 Purchases
Replies: 38
Views: 18654

Re: June 2024 Purchases

Wild Duck Creek allocation purchase, mixed dozen, keen to try the Shiraz Pressings
by darellk
Fri Dec 08, 2023 9:22 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: How old is old
Replies: 4
Views: 1486

Re: How old is old

I picked up some 1986 Chateau Tahbilk Shiraz recently - not expecting much but cheap enough to give them a try
by darellk
Thu Sep 14, 2023 7:00 am
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: September 2023 Purchases
Replies: 41
Views: 10273

Re: September 2023 Purchases

12 x 2003 Rogues Lane Shiraz Malbec
by darellk
Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:05 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Wendouree Mailer 2023
Replies: 51
Views: 21579

Re: Wendouree Mailer 2023

I applied in early '21 and after understandably missing out in '21 & '22, letter received in regional Vic today with price list and "limit of six bottles applies on each of the wines on offer" and a blank order form on the back - no markings or crayon. With funds limited I will probabl...
by darellk
Tue May 30, 2023 3:44 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: May 2023 purchases
Replies: 32
Views: 6940

Re: May 2023 purchases

3 x 2020 Peel Estate Zinfandel
3 x 2020 Peel Estate Shizaz Cabernet
1 x 2017 Eloquesta Shiraz Petit Verdot
2 x MV Eloquesta Special Reserve Shiraz
3 x 2021 Eloqueta Sapphire Blend
by darellk
Wed Sep 28, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: All About Wine
Topic: Sept Purchases
Replies: 23
Views: 4774

Re: Sept Purchases

2005 Rogues Lane Shiraz x 3
2004 Rogues Lane Shiraz Malbec x 3