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G'day I've noticed a large increase in views on many threads over the last few months (one of mine on the Italian Wines forum hit over 10,000 unexpectedly). Is this the result of renewed activity and interest on this Forum, or are the bots taking over? I'm not seeing a large increase in commentary,...

2010 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice wine, but will be a long time before I open another. Needs a lot more age.

1998 Rockford Cabernet Sauvignon. Absolutely wonderful wine. Only bottle. Drinking well now or hold.

Ian S wrote: ↑Wed Feb 12, 2025 11:34 pmI recall Brian (aka red bigot) setup a bargain hunters site, but don't know if it's still going.

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Thank you for reminding me to start thinking about this. Of the OZ wines that I will be popping over the holidays and in the weeks beyond, here is what I am thinking about. I will also be looking at some new world/old world wines as well. :mrgreen: • 1999 E&E Black Pepper Sparkling Shiraz (last ...

JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Tue Nov 07, 2023 2:18 am I bought an 82 a few years back for a Grange vertical back to the 71 vintage. COVID killed the event. It is rescheduled for Jan in Hong Kong. The 82 seems to have jumped up a bit on the secondary market and gets some great social media reviews.

Thank you Jamie.

Has anyone tried the 1978 or 1982 recently? I assume that they should be drunk soon?

I go to try the 91 Classic Clare Shiraz last year - it was fantastic. Bubbles had almost gone and it opened up into a complex Shiraz. Very similar to your 96 Rick. If you serve then this old though, I do wonder what the bubbles have done - would a non bubbled wine of the same age be just as complex...

Thanks for posting Rick. Your note reminds me of the time I passed through Adelaide on the India-Pacific. Got off one train, spend a whirlwind two days in the Barossa Valley, and caught the following train to Perth. At the backpacker hostel which was a large house that had newly opened, the new own...

As posted on another board (is that allowed?) where some members have said that their tastes have evolved from an earlier fascination with some of the bigger (Parker influenced) Aussie wines. 1996 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz. Magnificent wine, that will cure your "tired of Aussie" blues. Th...

As posted on another board (is that allowed?) where some members have said that their tastes have evolved from an earlier fascination with some of the bigger (Parker influenced) Aussie wines. 1996 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz. Magnificent wine, that will cure your "tired of Aussie" blues. Thi...

Opened the 1996, and served at 50F. Well, this was interesting. No bubbles left, but what remained was a dark, savoury-sweet shiraz that was quite enjoyable. Paired nicely with a selection of charcuterie and cheeses.

phillisc wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:28 pm Certainly a blast from the past. Should be great, had many great bottles of 90s E&E black pepper Shiraz, so should be very good
Cheers Craig

Thanks Craig. I'll post a note after tasting it with friends on Friday.

JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 12:12 pm Real treasures. Lucky you! I’d prepare and serve them delicately. Slightly chilled to draw out as much complexity. Can’t comment on these wines as per the question but very jealous.

Looking forward to trying one this week.

Alex F wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 9:51 am The 1996 was a wonderful wine a couple of years ago. I always serve them fridge cold and let it warm up in the glass is necessary.

Thanks Alex.

It's been a long time since I last posted here, but I still enjoy browsing. I have some Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Sparkling Shiraz from 1996 and 1999 that have been in the cellar since release. But I have never gotten around to trying one. Has anyone had recent experience with eit...

Despite some sensory gaps due lingering COVID, I was very impressed with both a Noons Reserve Shiraz & Cabernet from the 2004 vintage. Modern expressions, ahead of their time, richly layered and both infused with minerality and complex tobacco like development. Very enjoyable and I will buy and...

Any fans of the Montalto Pennon Hill Chardonnay from Mornington Peninsula? Not at the same level as many of those cited already, but the 2018 was very enjoyable at a good price.

Mike Hawkins wrote:1996 Seppelt Dorrien Cabernet... in some ways a Cabernet for Shiraz drinkers. In a really good spot now, and as others have lamented, it’s a shame it’s no longer made.

One of my favourite wines.

Is the 1996 Seppelt Great Western the Shiraz for Cabernet drinkers?

Seppelts Probably a few others Cheers Craig I still have a few bottles of the 1996 Dorrien Vineyard Cabernet and the 1996 Great Western Vineyard Shiraz, and have really enjoyed the ones that I have had already. As I understand it, neither has been produced since the late 1990s. Is that correct? Are...

The 01 Cab Malbec a few months ago was a different story, fabulous wine. Cheers Craig Ready to drink now Craig, or would it benefit from additional age? I have a single bottle of this particular wine. See above Bytown Rick, think it has another 5 years. I have three left, will drink at 2025/30/35 I...

phillisc wrote:The 01 Cab Malbec a few months ago was a different story, fabulous wine.

Cheers Craig

Ready to drink now Craig, or would it benefit from additional age? I have a single bottle of this particular wine.

Michel Chapoutier comes to mind here with his wines from the Pyrenees, Heathcote and Beechworth. His philosophy is to let the terroir speak for itself, so he does exactly what I wish other winemakers would do. I have a bottle of Australian Chapoutier. It was a Shiraz with some braille on the label....

Postby Waiters Friend » Sun Nov 22, 2020 6:09 am

My last bottle, unfortunately.

Amazing how often that happens.

Mike Hawkins wrote:being confined to home had meant I’ve opened 4 bottle of this in recent weeks.

Home is where the wine is.

A Grey Label! I've never even heard of it. Is it something they recently added to their portfolio? The Grey Label has been a regular listing here in Ontario for years. The current price is $37 CDN, which is a big reason why I haven't tried it. Rick, You're thinking of the Wolf Blass Grey Label, the...

Mahmoud Ali wrote:A Grey Label! I've never even heard of it. Is it something they recently added to their portfolio?

Mahmoud,

The Grey Label has been a regular listing here in Ontario for years. The current price is $37 CDN, which is a big reason why I haven't tried it.

Rick

Mahmoud Ali wrote:perhaps in a James Halliday hard cover book on Australian wines.

Made me smile.

felixp21 wrote:
2. Best wine, any age 1989 Chateau Haut Brion

Should be Best WOTY any year that it is tasted.

1990s wines were priced to compete, and I suspect most here would have bought them (unless they were too young at the time!). I offer no criticism of that era, though I did discover the house style wasn't one I like to drink too often. That same comment is true of a lot of South Aussie producers of...