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Great story Dang. I don't recall the exact year, but it was somewhere in the mid-90's. After running through a massive downpour to get to Walter's Wine Bar in Southbank, Melbourne, 2 friends and I finally sat down and shared a Moonambel Shiraz. I don't recall the vintage. Although I always liked win...

Once again, apologies for the late reply, but thanks to those who responded.
FYI, I've booked The Meat and Wine Co in Barrangarro.

Dear Forum I haven't logged in for a long time, so my apologies that I am only logging in to ask advice on BYO restaurants in Sydney (CBD and surrounds preferably), but I need some help. I'm looking for the type of place that appreciates and caters for me bringing a magnum of 1998 Mt Mary Quintet an...

There's more to this topic than meets the eye. It's made me think about my entire cellar and try and pick just 3 wines I value immensely so as to be categorised as my cellar treasures. Well I couldn't quite do it, so I've added my little twist to the answer. 1983 and 1986 Grange Magnums: Both slated...

Top 5 wines in my cellar by volume (which generally means I like them the best too) Wendouree Shiraz - 6 vintages, but a lot Mount Mary - crazy amount - just dozens Cullen - 8 vintages John Riddoch - 10 vintages Rockford BP - 5 vintages Closely followed by 389, Grange, Moss Wood, Wolf Blass Platinum...

thanks for the advice

I forgot to ask a question and hoping you wouldn't mind sharing your views as well.

I'm also taking a 1997 HOG (750ml) to the same lunch, so any views on the order of the wines served ?
HOG then Grange is my thought.

many thanks

Hi all

I have a magnum of 86 Grange that I will be drinking at a lunch in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone has experience with this wine and could pass on their comments about decanting / air time etc.

many thanks

Hello all I was hoping to get some help on the order of a few wines I have for a 50th dinner. The line up is: 1986 Magnum Grange 1991 Magnum Grange 1997 Hill of Grace 1990 Wynns John Riddoch 2001 Magnum Lakes Folly Cab Should any cabernets be in the line up with grange and HOG ? Needless to say, the...

Mike I've all those three wines and agree they are excellent and all long living I think the Tally has at least 5-10 yrs before hitting it's straps. I'm about to try a 2001 soon and will post my thoughts. The 82 JR is a pleasant surprise that it lasted so long and so well. I've had most vintages inc...

Dave Vino - that was an excellent post and I hear ya about pouring 2K down the sink, boy it hurts your tasting notes gave me a great sense of the occasion and the 66 Wynns is the wine that astounds me, they have such an amazing ability to age and surprise thanks for sharing and I loved the pictures ...

I have many Cullens and Moss Wood in my cellar and have found both lacking when drunk under 10 yrs of age. The 2001 Moss Wood is a fabulous cabernet and may well turn out to be one of the greatest in a few more years. I think it has almost reached it peak drinking window now but will hold strongly f...

Haven't posted for a while and for some reason can't seem to see the pictures attached in this thread. Dave, that was an excellent post and you are very lucky to experience such an awesome selection of wines at your dinner. The Lindeman's note is particularly special and I'm insanely jealous to try ...

Ian that's an awesome line up and great notes I think that MM are perhaps one of, if not Australia's best Cab / Cab blend and would stand toe to toe with some of the best French wines of similar style, but at a fraction of their cost. I noticed that you missed the famed 2006 vintage. MM is one of th...

Ian Really good notes and what a great line up of Cullens. I've cellared Cullen for many years and have been patient with them, but overall, a tad dissapointed with the development that they have shown. I've expected better given the stellar reviews they get. Maybe I'm missing something, but I had a...

Nice note David Over the years, I've found Petaluma cabs ( and the cab/merl ) to age very, very well, but they need at least 15 - 20 years to bring out their best. I rate them ahead of the Wynns black label but just below the John Riddoch once 20 years get notched up. Ain't too many wines that can l...

Thanks Tickle,

I reckon that will help with some the seeping floor

After a decade of dryness, I've found that my cellar is leaking from somewhere. Not a lot of water, just small puddles that accumulate as per the slant of the concrete floor, but this is the second time in two weeks now given all of the rain that Melb has had. Does anybody have any idea what could p...

1996 - 389 Certainly a lot has been written about this wine and I will only add that it was a very ,very nice quaffer. I wasn't overwhelmed as many have written about this wine, but I must say, there was nothing left in the bottle. Down to 4 bottle of this vintages and I will alloacate 2 for next y...

Not sure if this makes, but I think just about every post makes sense. Therefore, I decree that everyone can once again do as they see fit - "To score or not to score" - Ahh, that is a question. I do like mongheads word rating system too, perhaps I might score wines with a double rating sy...

Now I know that this topic has had more than several runs over many years on this forum, but I'm going to throw out a comment on tasting notes and scoring and see what comes back. " I think all tasting notes should come with a points score " To me, the points score should be judged upon a ...

Thanks Ian

I might try decanting early on in the day as Mahmound suggests and cross my fingers.

I've got a back up 1966 Cheatau Yaldara - but I'm not sure about that one holding up either.

Oh well, by that time of the night, clenzas always seem to find their way to the table somehow...

Ian I have only one bottle of the 77 Warre's port and have been saving for a dinner next month, hmmm, I'm not sure I will bring it now based on your note. Is this the only bottle you have tried or have you had others that have been fine. P.S I love your other selection of wines, pity that some of th...

WOW and I really do mean WOW, you are some lucky guys and gals to have experience such a tremendous feast. I am a true fan of aged rieslings, but cannot attest to being fortunate enough to have tried some of the wines mentioned in the notes. I loved the pictures too, I think it adds so much to a not...

Monghead, whilst I know that this post has been running for a long while now, for some reason I had not ventured to reading it. Anyway, just spent 20 minutes going through the post and it was a terrific read. I have every one of the Aust wines and champagnes that you posted about ( 96 and other vint...

I still have 6 of the 1998 St Peter's shiraz and I would not touch them for another 2- 3 yrs. If you do want to open one, I would decant for 2 hrs without a problem. Last time I recall drinking one of these, I think it was still very tight and had not fully developed and I wasn't overly impressed as...

I wouldn't say that the 94 JR is one of the better vintages, although still a quality cabernet. The best I've had are the 86 ( a standout ) the 90, 88 and 92 were all outstanding and I can't wait to crack open my case of 96 in a few more years. I've had a 96 at a restaurant, it was too closed as was...

Ian Really good notes and a great line up overall. Cabernet is still King for me. I've tried most of these wines and rate the following: 1998 HIghbank - very underated and a classic cab blend, you may have had a dud bottle 1990 / 92 St George - Agree they can be thin and uninspiring at times, but a ...

Once again Phil, a fantastic post and boy what a lunch !

Generous friends and board members indeed...

I've not tried Chave ever, but will certainly find a few bottles to enjoy now.

Phil, that was a terrific note on all 3 wines and the reason that I monitor wine forums so often, is to read about a wine/s that someone has found so truly astounding, as if perfection in a glass. I'm most envious and now a little frightened that my budget might get blown to pieces in search of some...

Monghead

you've every right to feel annoyed, it is such bad business to refuse a customer BYO when they have gone out of their way to request it.

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