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It was a good wine and glad it is still holding ... like the 1998 Pewsey Vale Cab Sauv - wonder if anyone still has any/has had one recently?

Three bottle sample pack from Blue Poles Three bottle sample pack from Marius (haven't tries either sampler yet but great initiative & value from these producers) Two Sicilian wines today - don't have details handy (mid $30 each) Will probably get some (affordable) riesling and pinot or shiraz s...

Also went for 2004 because in my relatively limited experience so far I generally prefer 2004 Coonawarra reds over 2005 + 2006 (but like I said, have had many). Also 2005 was very good for top reds/reds that are drunk early + excellent for many whites from the Adelaide Hills, Clare + Eden ... maybe ...

Are they released this weekend? If it is a good vintage I might also use my child born in 2009 to buy some! ... "it's for the children, not me"

If it is the richness that you are after/find appealing then good cabernet from the Barossa and McLaren Vale should suit. Wines like Wirra Wirra Angelus, Langmeil Jackaman's Cabernet, Elderton Ashmead, Rockford etc ... I'd steer you away from Coonawarra + Margaret River Cabs which are more likely to...

Hi All I'll be in Canberra for work overnight and unfortunately no time to visit any vineyards in the area. Are there any retailers that stock a broad selection of local wines? ie those rarely seen or stocked by retailers outside the region (and obviously not stocked by Gavin!) Thanks Tos ps any sug...

Agree with TiggerK - just into the drinking window. Has integrated but still primary. The cool climate spice that Sean describes is very appealing and can understand why you'd want to drink a few of them now. I've only got 2 left from an initial 6 so will keep them for a couple of years.

Did you like it ... wasn't sure as the reference to fortified shiraz suggest you didn't but I'm not sure?

Last White Label Shiraz I had was the 2004 - lovely wine but unfortunately (in a sense) mine were drunk young ... were about $40 back then so pretty steep price increase unless there is another 'non-aged' release 07 or 09 around the $40 mark?

Also given the size of the cork/neck of the bottle, 6L bottles aren't the easiest to open or decant!

I agree with Ian's suggestions ... it would be possible but let some one else have the "thrill" of a 6L bottle if it isn't for you/can't find the crowd & occasion. I've got a 3 litre 2001 Signature (2001v) which despite being a bit young, I'll open this May or June when we are away for...

Thanks for the update. Bought a few based on the review by CM on the winefront ... the one drunk on release was very structured/backward.

In my opinion, open them at the work drinks if you've got some decent glassware. If people enjoy them then great ... if not you drink them anyway (assuming they are worth drinking).

Don't be precious - share it around.

Is there a trade session as well?

Did people note the similarity/relationship in the pairs of wines?

Re Grange, 1951 was the first (experimental) vintage. 1952 was the first commercially released vintage.

As is increasingly the way for me, quite a few purchases of 1-3 bottles rather than 6 packs (or a dozen). Surprisingly more shiraz + chardonnay than i would have expected: 1 x Masi Camporfiorin Ripasso 2004 1 x Pontet Canet 2004 1 x Villa Terlina Gradale Barbera d’Asti 2004 3 x Faiveley Mercu...

Unfortunately my recent experience with the 1994 isn't as good as some others. For me it was a very good wine that is now drying out/the oak is taking over a little too much and was better younger (maybe less than ideal cellaring compared to the 'cracker' bottles mentioned by others?). The under-app...

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From what i've read - haven't tasted them personally - Brett & Anna's mice are no longer residing at Henschke.

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tos

A few single bottles to try before possibly purchasing more: 4 x St Henri 04 3 x Voyager Cab 04 2 x Petaluma Cab 05 1 x Petaluma Cab 04 1 x Pontet Canet 04 1 x Dog Point Section 94 Sauv Blanc 06 1 x Elderton Shiraz 05 1 x Bernard Defaix Cote de Lechet 04 1 x Spinifex Papillon 06 1 x Primo Estate Il ...

I opened one late last year (Oct?) and thought it was a very pleasant wine. Holding up well - would have guessed from the Hunter due to the leathery character you mention and the weight of the wine (medium bodied). Didn't get the oak you saw. Paid $20 at a retailer about 5 or 6 years ago. Definitely...

and for those that have a closure preference, the 2005 Bin 389 will be released in screwcap + cork.

Cam's list is excellent - i'd be very happy if my local Thai had a list half as good as that! Riesling is the wine i drink most often with Thai. A forward style from the Clare such as the 07 Wolf Blass Gold or Petaluma work better than the more minerally Eden Valley wines. Loosen's Dr L is a relativ...

Agreed on the riper fruit call but - with limited experience in guessing a wine's future - i'd still say it'll easily do 10years+. I also think with a decant for an hour or two the wine is very enjoyable now. Campbell gave a window of 2013-2022 & Jeremy Oliver his usual whacky drinking window (2...

Only posted about 5 times on winorama - no issues, posts allowed in full. Not surprising given the huge number of comments regarding wine (and other chatter!) on the site. "My advice is start your own website and complain there. ask TORB for tips" .... still a couple of months to go before...

Did Tony Brady mention what's happening to the 07 grapes that were harvested - at a recent tasting I believe Tim White said that they were going to distil the wine rather than sell the grapes/juice?!

Very restrained this month (so far). Just some Meerea Park - couple of bottles of 05 Alexander Munro Shiraz and a bottle of 05 Hell Hole Shiraz + 07 Hell Hole Semillon.

Probably some Wendouree soon - sent my form in late so possibly not the full amount i requested but will wait and see.

Mike Press Pinot Noir 2004 As many have mentioned, extremely good value - at this price point i probably expect a simple, fault free wine without any varietal character (which this wine has). Opens up with plenty of red berry fruits which subside with time in the glass/ the acid becomes more promine...

Hi Peter, Totally agree with the above posts regarding the correct cellaring conditions being hugely important if you are going to keep the wine longer. However, given that you have 12 bottles, i'd strongly suggest that you drink at least one now/soon and not leave them all until they have matured a...

My second year receiving Wendouree. Ordered one mixed case, only requested one bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon but didn't get it. Got the other 11 (incl. 3 straight Shiraz).