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St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2001 last night. After 5 weeks of Europeans, this was delightful with an old friend.

Results for the RQWS announced last night.

http://www.rqfws.com.au/results/

cheers
Graham

What about tasting notes. I saw this one recently: This sun loving grape turns out lush, balanced wines with fine tannins, fresh crimson acidity and aromatic tones of Morello cherry and ripe blood plums. Blood orange peel and the slight pucker of quince; straps of black licorice; an organic cherry o...

I might spend 4+ hours drinking a wine and maybe 20 minutes eating my main meal at home or a restaurant. The dinner I have tonight demands Chardonnay (creamy chicken dish with steamed greens), but it is COLD tonight so what am I drinking? 2006 Kabminye Schleibs Block. And it was nice with dinner, b...

Results of the 2013 wine show are available at:

http://www1.ekka.com.au/media/663059/20 ... alogue.pdf

cheers
Graham

Hi Ian It certainly was a great time in the Barossa. We (group of 4 boys) had come up from Coonawarra, Langhorne Creek, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills to arrive as you did in Tanunda. Clare and Eden valley were to come. I'm glad you found Ballycroft as I have been trumpeting Joe's wine since his fi...

When I look at these results, as well as other show results, I stare in amazement at the non-medal winning wines. There are some big names that received very low marks, that have been given very high marks by wine reviewers. There are also some amazing wines that receive seriously low marks as well...

Thanks Graham Any highlights from you? Cheers Michael Hi Michael Another very nice Riesling from 2005 takes out the show. A very good riesling year. The Pinot Char bubbles from Hardys was a standout. I'm not a white bubbles fan usually, but I will buy a bottle or two of this one. A nice new range f...

Results for the Brisbane wine show completed on Thursday can be found at:

http://www.rna.org.au/media/367405/2011 ... alogue.pdf

cheers
Graham

I thought Herb was trying to sell up a while back. Did he not get his price or reconcider and stay?

Michael McNally wrote:Graham

You are a shameless hussy!

That said, I will be there if I can wrangle it.

Check your PMs

Thanks

Michael

I resemble that remark!! But the best thing about being an old educator is "Knowing your target audience"

Hope you can make it on Friday. It will be special.

Graham

Michael - any word on vintages? After a little research I went with the 05. Got excellent reviews from the three reviewers I rate (Mattison, Halliday and Walsh) and had that little extra bottle age over the 07. (if I start to give you all the shits, please tell me) Luke Some of your comments may ha...

Have the Barossa wine show results been put up yet?
Have heard Teusner did OK.

Is there a link?

cheers
Graham

Peter Lehmann Margaret Semillon 2003 - quite good, upfront palate Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon 1998 - subtle, excellent wine Kabminye Hubert Shiraz 2002 - bit disappointing for a 'flagship' - good on release but tannins all amiss. Very silky finish though but could do with more structure. Wayno, I had t...

have purchased 4 bottles based on the abolute love that the local DM's manager has for this wine. He told me to stick it away for 10 years and then decant for 3 hours. I thought this a 'fruit bomb' to the point of being confected. I wouldn't have thought such a wine would be one to put away so it w...

daz wrote:Can't remember the vintage of O'Leary Walker I've tried but it was bloody nice, sounds as if the 08 is too

I have consumed all vintages since 02 in quantity. Never had one less than good. Talented winemakers at OLW who deliver.

Did try it a couple of weeks back. Thought it a bit cooked from the 2008 heatwave. What did you think?

Love the 08 O'Leary Walker though.

Graham

calm wrote:2 x Teusner Riebke Shiraz 2008
2 x Kangarilla Road Cab 2008
2 x Glaetzer Wallace 2008 Shiraz Viognier
2 x O'Leary Walker 2008 McLaren Vale Shiraz

Was the Wallace a Shiraz Grenache by chance?

4 x 2004 saltram mamre brook. Had this the other week at a bbq and it was great. Will go at least another 10 years Was this the Cab or Shiraz? Oliver says the drinking window for the Cab is 2024 - 2034 Graham It was the Cab Graham. I got it from your shop too. I snuck in the other day. I don't thin...

rens wrote:4 x 2004 saltram mamre brook.
Had this the other week at a bbq and it was great. Will go at least another 10 years

Was this the Cab or Shiraz?

Oliver says the drinking window for the Cab is 2024 - 2034

Graham

Last week, a friend, having read your post, opened his second last bottle of the 98 Katnook CS. To say it was good would be an understatement. It had great colour, tannin and some fruit to balance. An outstanding wine and thank you for the post which encouraged the opening of the wine and an oportun...

Graham Interesting to see the big names that haven't done all that well! cheers Luke Yes, sometimes there are looks of amazement when the identity of a winning wine is revealed. However, having been involved in stewarding for many years, it is a very honest show and the right results 'on the day' c...

The results for the recently completed judging of the Brisbane show are available on line.

Great news that a Riesling takes out the top wine.

download the results here

http://www.rna.org.au/_uploads/21121RQWS_Catalogue.pdf

cheers
Graham

I had the Petit Verdot from Winery 1847 in the Barossa a few years ago. Just loved it but most went to o'seas markets. Could be available here again soon with the strength of the dollar.

I have just tasted and ordered the new 2007 Kabminye Durif, Carignan Shiraz and the 2008 Kabminye Hubert Shiraz. Sensational wines which are being featured at a special dinner at Mantra restaurant in Adelaide at the end of the month. Also purchased some Alpha Box and Dice Changing Lanes - Tempranill...

Carl, what do you think the best exhibitions are to go to each year if this one is no longer on? Well they aren't the same but there are a few regional travelling shows. The top two would be the Coonawarra Road Show and the NZ wine one. The third show would be the Good Food and Wine Show which to a...

Just waiting on my order of Auburn Riesling from Central Otago in New Zealand.

Carrying a bit of RS but should be interesting.

We opened a 1945 Old Dolcetto port in May last year. The wax seal was still intact and the cork was soaked right up to the top. The port itself was pristine without the usual crud you find in many old ports. A company called Walter Reids distributed Rhinecastle in Queensland. We bought many Old Dolc...

Michael McNally wrote:I have a Wild Duck Creek Estate Sparkling Duck No.5 and Rockford Sparkling Black 08 Disgorge for Xmas day itself this year.

Cheers

Michael

My xmas red fizz is a Rockford Black 2009 and a Joseph.
Unfortunately neither is under $30.

Graham

A Rockford 2000 SVS Hoffman - One of the best Rockfords to pass my lips.