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Haven't been through there for 18 months, but the value stuff was prestige champers (though not as much value as the previous year) and some of the better spirits (eg CC 12yr old, high end scotch etc.). The Inniskillin which was so much cheaper there a few years back is now available here at compara...

Don't forget to keep it quiet - it is illegal to sell wine without a license...

I won't tell if you don't

Okay, the rack is on it's way to a new home.

I hope it serves it's new master as well as it served me for so long.

Cheers
Bryce

Some of you may have seen this elsewhere... hopefully not all of you. I have a redundant wine rack to get rid of. 1770x1070x300mm, grey PVC plate with weld mesh insert. 170 bottle capacity. Free to good home, payment may be requested for bad home You will have to pick up from Morley, WA. PM if inter...

Perhaps instead of the Valley, you might consider the Hills? A bit more driving, and not as many places to visit, but The Loose Box is considered on of the top restaurants in Perth (well, near Perth ) and it has chalets on site.

Perhaps The Vines Resort? Not big on cosy atmosphere, but plenty of facilities, and close to the wineries.
Or an on-site van (or chalet?) at the caravan park opposite Dear Friends restaurant

Partagas wrote:Am a bit jealous. How did you find out about this? Usually I’m lucky enough to hear about these events through the grape vine, so to speak.

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Torbreck Viognier/Marsanne/Rousanne 2002 Opened last night. A touch sour then, but not in a really bad way, more like cleansing. Nothing noteworthy when cold, a bit broad and buttery once warmed to room temp. Tonight, more approachable - toffee apple, the expected apricot more like an apricot danis...

I recently tried a Woodlands Chloe vs a couple of Bannockburns at a great boozy dinner (notes are here somewhere...).
I found the Chloe a bit too oaky and buttery for my tastes, but it was quite popular. You may like to try it, as it may be what you are looking for.

I have been drinking a few more interesting wines lately, some worth talking about. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated the birth of my sister's baby by cracking the Krug MV I picked up duty free a year ago. Very impressive, and I can see what the fuss is all about. I was worried it would be over-th...

Don't you think that a steak fanatic would find it at least interesting if they actually had the chance to go and see all of the special treatment Waygu cattle receive? Not necessarily a visit to the abattoir, but to the farmard. And aren't ranch "working holidays" popular over there? Don'...

Wine By Brad, Semillion Sauvignon Blanc, 2005 Prevelly, Margaret River, WA First impression was of intense tropical grass clippings. POW! By the third sip, not so smack-in-the-mouth, enough fruityness to be enjoyable as a quaffer, enough acid at the end to make me crave fish and chips. A bit of spi...

Great plan!

I will read it too. (But please ignore any advice I may offer on there, as I know nothing of viticulture )

If you get up to London town, call in at Philglas & Swiggot, near Clapham Junction. Expat aussies who bring in a range of hard-to-find gear (big label or not ). Some wines are at virtually the same price as here, but some are considerably more expensive. PS: I just checked their website, and the...

underwraps50- the coffeeco site mentioned earlier is great, and should answer all of your questions, but you should also check out http://www.espressomyespresso.com/ for some more light-hearted info.

The Happs Three Hills sangiovese '04 got a guernsey in the big red tasting published today in The West Australian magazine... "Beautiful drinking and great with hearty food."

Well, it has been a week without an update... is everyone okay out there?

Or was it all just too googlin' disappointing?

Country - Australia
State - SA
Region -Clare
Varietial - Shiraz
Year -2002
Winery - Killikanoon
Name of Wine - Oracle

reviewers Huon and Campbell (bandwagon time!)

(even though it sounds like it has some cabernet characters...)

Piana Del Sole Salento Primitavo 2003 Rich, inky, slightly sour, better on the second night, lasted over 5 days on the bench without turning bad. Great value at about $11, will probably be more approachable with a couple of years longer aging. Wynns Michael Shiraz 1993 Plenty of both aged character...

About 3.5 to 4 years.
I need to increase turnover in the "ready to drink" section, but still have some which should be left alone for 10+ years.
I also still have a couple of my earliest premium purchases, including a Wynn's Centenary which is apparently finally approaching it's plateau...

Well, I can't win due to already missing out on the earlier bits, but for a possible (but unlikely) 9 points, I guess Katnook Odyssey.

I joined up with the one offered through ninemsn , back before iTunes arrived and they put up their prices to match The site is run from a UK based provider, loads pages as fast as continental drift, and I have had a couple of dud downloads (ie: corrupted and unplayable). The content is largely Top ...

This week I have had two wines that are worth recommending: Pra Soave Classico 2001 Really interesting and tasty. Drank well by itself and with food. Best at a cold-to-cool temperature, rather than straight out of the fridge or after getting up to room temp. Edit (pt.1)... after 4 days in the fridge...

Cotes du Rhone from Perrin et Fils of Chateau Beaucastel fame. Close to their entry level wine. I do have one bottle of Beaucastel 2000, but I have no intention of opening that any time soon. Approx 60% grenache, 20% each mourvedre and syrah, but it does have some cinsault too. Twentysomething dolla...

Recently opened these... Annie's Lane Cabernet Merlot 2001 Initial VA (more vinegar than nail polish remover), blew off with some swirling to leave a slightly sour wine. Completly nasty the next night. Could have been heat affected before purchase at a closing down drive thru (:? serves me right...)...

Davo wrote:Holy purple Batman!!!!

Me thinks there is a touch too much cabernet in this blend.

Where have those lovely shiraz tones suddenly gone?

Perhaps it will change colour as it ages? Soon it will start turning a deeper red, then brick, then brown and cacky

WHOA NELLY!!! So, "the change" finally made it over here this afternoon. It is very purple , isn't it! Loading pages much faster, though I am sure we will all get used to it quickly, and it will all seem normal soon. Then next time there is an upgrade we can all complain about change again

And the best thing ..... not a WHITE in sight! Excellent form. Perhaps there were no memorable whites, none worth mentioning. Couple of dozen maybe? Seriously, we have to assume sharing, and probably several tastings too. And tipping of faulty bottles. Not just wholesale skulling Still shows great ...

Houghtons occasionally release some reserves, which are actually as the name suggests - the standard bottling kept back for a while (or so I have been informed). (*) The Reserve White Burg has appeared at between 5 and 8 years old, and is usually outstanding. Keep an eye out for them if you want to ...

So, about 70 bottles in a month and you can remember them all. Cool!
Proof against alcohol affecting the memory!