Actually having this tonight, been saving for my daughter's 21st., but I had to test whilst double decanting. A pale red in colour but absolutely gorgeous flavours. The fruit is hanging on and there is still acid present. It is the complete package for those that enjoy a fully matured wine.
MM.
TV: Redman 1980 C/S. Magnum.
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Thanks for the TN Muscat Mike. Excellent way to celebrate a 21st. Happy birthday to your daughter.
Never had a Redman's in magnum but had plenty of it in 750ml, including the "claret" when I lived in Australia. Its not readily available here in the US, and I guess if the current releases are still refined, high acid wines they wouldn't suit the fruit bomb devotees. Pity!
Mike
Never had a Redman's in magnum but had plenty of it in 750ml, including the "claret" when I lived in Australia. Its not readily available here in the US, and I guess if the current releases are still refined, high acid wines they wouldn't suit the fruit bomb devotees. Pity!
Mike
I opened a 750ml bottle of this for my daughters 21st a few years ago and it was superb. The nose was amazing. Really intense - I could smell it quite clearly as I poured it into the decanter. Colour was a medium garnet with orange edges and the palate just delicious. A wine at its peak and very memorable.
I hadn't been expecting much but I was blown away.
KeithT
I hadn't been expecting much but I was blown away.
KeithT
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Thanks for the TN Mike! I always see these at langtons and wonder where they come from and who buys them. You rarely see a TN anywhere so it was good to see.
Danny
The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but in having new eyes. We must never be afraid to go too far, for success lies just beyond - Marcel Proust
The voyage of discovery lies not in finding new landscapes but in having new eyes. We must never be afraid to go too far, for success lies just beyond - Marcel Proust
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Mike,
Redmans actually lost their way: from 1971-80 (+?) they were very good value and produced some well-made wines (more the CS than the "claret"/shiraz) but then appeared to have lost the plot.
I was never quite clear about when Owen & Bill stopped working with Lindemans Rouge Homme, and although their own brand was going from about 71, I have a feeling they still had input into Rouge Homme till about 73 (coincidentally the last decent vintage of that wine, notwithstanding it was a poorish year generally).
As for brother-in-law (?) Brands, early promise was never fulfilled and they remain a huge underachiever from Coonawarra IMHO.
Cleaning out the back of the cellar now that you're not playing golf - or are you ready for another hill run?
fred
PS when do we catch up?
Redmans actually lost their way: from 1971-80 (+?) they were very good value and produced some well-made wines (more the CS than the "claret"/shiraz) but then appeared to have lost the plot.
I was never quite clear about when Owen & Bill stopped working with Lindemans Rouge Homme, and although their own brand was going from about 71, I have a feeling they still had input into Rouge Homme till about 73 (coincidentally the last decent vintage of that wine, notwithstanding it was a poorish year generally).
As for brother-in-law (?) Brands, early promise was never fulfilled and they remain a huge underachiever from Coonawarra IMHO.
Cleaning out the back of the cellar now that you're not playing golf - or are you ready for another hill run?
fred
PS when do we catch up?
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Muscat Mike
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Dinner last night.
At dinner last night the wine, Redman '80 C/S., showed up magnificently, even in the ordinary glassware provided.
Had to taste all my wines, would not like the guests to drink a bummer.
Petaluma 2003 Riesling- drinking well.
Giants creek 2001 Chardy -also good.
Magnum of Brown Bros. P/C, released for Millenium most enjoyable.
Hardys 1983 V/P - excellent way to finish the night.
MM.
Had to taste all my wines, would not like the guests to drink a bummer.
Petaluma 2003 Riesling- drinking well.
Giants creek 2001 Chardy -also good.
Magnum of Brown Bros. P/C, released for Millenium most enjoyable.
Hardys 1983 V/P - excellent way to finish the night.
MM.