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A price range that's very dear to my heart, too! Some reds that I've enjoyed recently (and that you haven't already mentioned): ⋅ Hoddles Creek Pinot Noir (any year) $17 ⋅ Wolf Blass Heritage Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $20 ⋅ Hewitson Miss Harry GSM $20-$21 ⋅&n...

My votes for good QPR and under $30 would include (at least) the following: ⋅ Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2004 ⋅ Braydun Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003 ⋅ Murray Street Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 ⋅ Oliverhill Jimmy Section Shiraz 2003 ⋅ Red ...

camw wrote:Best current release under $25 Shiraz for me is the Clonakilla '04 Hilltops that just sneaks into the price point if you shop around.

Ditto that!

Runner up: Braydun Hill McLaren Vale Shiraz 2003

Cheers, Staybaker.

I was interested to see the Cathcart Ridge Grampians 2000 shiraz near the top of the list. This wine won the Winestate Wine of the Year and Shiraz of the Year gongs for 2004. I've not tasted it, but have two bottles in my cellar, which I bought on spec when I found them on sale at $25, compared wit...

I was interested to see the Cathcart Ridge Grampians 2000 shiraz near the top of the list. This wine won the Winestate Wine of the Year and Shiraz of the Year gongs for 2004. I've not tasted it, but have two bottles in my cellar, which I bought on spec when I found them on sale at $25, compared with...

Anonymous wrote:How does the Leo Burring compare to the previous 04 vintage?

... and also to the Seppelt Drumborg 2005 Riesling?

Cheers, Staybaker.

BA wrote:Is this the pressings ??

Hmmm, not familiar with "the pressings", so no, I don't think so. But I reserve the right to be wrong!

Cheers, Staybaker.

I recommended the 2002 Murray Street Cab. Sauv. in my post above, but didn't mention how impressed I was with this wine, which seems to me to offer great value for money. I've not seen it mentioned anywhere on the boards, so was wondering if anyone else has tasted this wine?

Cheers, Staybaker.

Another few goodies worth trying:

Murray Street 2002
Hollick 2002
Serafino 2002
Wolf Blass Heritage Release 2001

... all around the $20-22 mark.

Cheers, Staybaker.

Thanks for that, Roger! I guess a visit to my retailer is in order ...

Cheers, Staybaker.

I thoroughly enjoyed the 2002 Marius Shiraz, eventually buying seven bottles (five left). How does the 2003 compare to that earlier wine?

Thanks and regards, Staybaker.

Last night, 2003 Glaymond the Landrace (Shiraz Mataro) seriously good, better than the 2002 IMO ... Hi Gavin, I remember you were selling the 2002 Glaymonds earlier this year; are you, or will you be, offering the 2003s at all? I note they are not listed on the auswine web site at present ... Regar...

Just had a bottle of 2003 Penley Estate "Phoenix" Cabernet Sauvignon, purchased for $15.90. Thought it excellent "bang for the buck", smooth, balanced, went down very well with dinner. Has anyone else tried this wine?

Cheers, Staybaker.

As a relative newbie to the fine wine world in general and Halliday in particular, I'm wondering if anyone knows what criteria are used to decide which wines appear with tasting notes in the book? For example, Craiglee is listed as a 5-star winery, but there are NO tasting notes for any of their win...

Most of my candidates have already been mentioned above, with my favourites being the Kalleske Clarry's, the Teusner Riebke, and the two 2002 Saltram Mamre Brooks. A few others that I've enjoyed, on a price/quality basis, were: Wolf Blass Heritage Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 ($20) Pertaringa Und...

Interesting comments on the Serafino '02 Cabernet (there's an earlier thread here for those interested). Mr 707, when is the next Blacktongues tasting, and what else will be in the lineup?

Cheers, Staybaker.

Hi bigkid/Allan,

Great solution! I must admit I couldn't understand your idea earlier, but the photos make it all so clear. I will now think about using your idea in *my* Kennards locker (do you require royalty payments?). Gotta get down there now with my tape measure ...

Cheers, Staybaker.

... clearly just a crowd pleasing quaffer without any real class to it. Hmmm, that seems a bit harsh. Anyway, did a search of this site and came up with an earlier tasting note for this wine from n4sir (Ian): 2002 Serafino McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon (Cork): Dark to inky purple colour. Decantin...

Hi Chuck, I'm a rank beginner in the wine world, and don't feel qualified to post tasting notes yet. Nevertheless, I can give you my impressions: a very full and fruity wine, full of flavour, that my wife and I both loved. We bought a bottle, liked it, then bought a few more to cellar. It cost us $2...

Hi BigKid,

Is it really possible to get the Elderton Shiraz at $15? I've not seen it below $20 ...

Cheers, Staybaker.

Then you should get the DVD and listen to the Thomas Hayden Church (Jack) and Paul Giamatti (Miles) voice over during the movie. They both provide a very vocal appreciation of Virginia Madsen's (Maya) attributes! Myself, I find Sandra Oh (Stephanie) to be cuter, but the actors probably couldn't mak...

Thanks for the notes, RB and RW. What prices are they asking for them at your supermarket? If I remember correctly (and my memory is not what it used to be ): ⋅ Wolf Blass - $18.50 ⋅ Paul Osicka - $24-ish ⋅ Blackwell - $22-ish ⋅ Kaesler - $23-ish Prices are fo...

I've noticed the following wines in my local wine supermarket at reasonable prices, and was wondering if anyone has tried them and would be able to offer their opinion? ⋅  Wolf Blass Heritage Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 ⋅  Paul Osicka Heathcote Shiraz 2003 ⋅  St Hal...

Staybaker wrote:Marius Shiraz 2002 (sold out? but 2003 should be available soon)

Maybe it's not sold out - the auswine website indicates that it is still available (and it's flagged as a "Gavin's Pick" as well). Sorry for the mis-information ...

Cheers, Staybaker.

Well, I'm only a relative beginner at this wine stuff, but you seem to be aiming at a similar style and price range to me, so here are some wines that my wife and I have ejoyed recently (based on a whole six months of semi-serious wine experience!): ⋅ Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon...