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RogerPike wrote:To me it sounds like every wine under cork, from every country and every decade.

Roger

very true Roger - I remember being asked by penfolds should grange be cork or screwtop and thinking "sacrilege" but now after a few too many corked wines I think all wines should be!!!
Andrew

I read with interest the articles on the “2002 Penfolds - BIN 389” and problems probably associated with corkage. Today I noticed 2002 Grange on special at $399 and wondered if Penfolds had an issue with faulty corks could it extend that far? I thought of buying a couple at that price bu...

Hi Neel,
it is on the Mornington Peninsula - about 3miles to the closest winery, I figure I have the best of both worlds.
Drew

Hello all, have been away for a while, I have been trying to read the site but not managing to write too much. A while ago I asked if anyone was interested to follow my cellar building project and had a few say yes, so if you are interested you can take a look at m it is still a work in progress but...

'03 McLeans Farm Trinity Corner Shiraz
A bright plum color with a clean plum aroma. Rich full taste and has a good structure for an under $20 wine. It could still do with a little time to develop.
Very nice

For any one interested take a look at
http://www.pcst.com.au/house/
This is the start of the new cellar (Oh and house)
Cheers, Andrew

I would certainly be interested, sounds like a great idea. I will need to check the calendar when you pick a date.
BTW, I am on the Mornington Peninsula
Andrew

I must agree with Gary in as much as score wise it must reflect potential; however I would expect a taster to make a note that a given wine would not be ready for drinking for x years if it is not drinkable now.
Andrew

Greetings all, Is anyone interested in my step by step journey of building a wine cellar- oh and house above!! We are building a new house and building in a cellar 1/2 below ground. If people are interested I will make it a monthly post with some pics showing the progress and what decisions are bein...

Mc Lean’s Farm 2003 Trinity Corner Shiraz. Not a heavy wine but well balanced. A blend of oak and fine tannins suggest this wine still has a year or two potential, but drinking well now. - It was enjoyed enough that I went and bought another couple of cases to put down for a year or two. - T...

Hi Carl,
I am also building a new house incorporating a cellar. I thought I had my thoughts all worked out, then I took your advice and searched all the cellar - cooling passive etc. Now I am back to totally undecided again THANKS!!

I am curious how people chose wines before they established a palate for wines of their liking. I guess for me I drank enough red wine “the good the bad and the ugly” to appreciate the good; however, I struggle to give guidance to others starting out drinking wine and trying to build up ...

I am currently building a new house and are incorporating a cellar (mostly underground). I am intending to fit a cooler/heater; however, I know little about them, including what is available. the cellar is about 43m-3 and at this stage I am looking at the Fondis C50. Can anyone offer any advice on t...