1972 Seppelt Sparkling Burgundy
2000 Best’s Great Western Riesling
2005 Seppelt Drumborg Riesling
2005 Crawford River Reserve Riesling
1991 Leo Buring Leonay Eden Valley Riesling
2001 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay
2005 Giaconda Estate Chardonnay
1981 Tyrrells Hunter River Pinot Noir
2011 Alte Reben Spatburgunder Bernhard Huber
1996 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Chambolle-Musigny
1991 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec
1994 Wendouree Shiraz Malbec
1996 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Levy & McClellan Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Vineyard
1999 Clarendon Hills Astralis en Magnum
2010 Castagna Genesis Syrah
1983 Arthur Fischer ''Briedeler Herzchen'' Auslese Riesling, MSR
1996 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux 1ère Trie Le Mont
12 of us dined at Cirrus Dining (old Noma location) in Barangaroo http://www.cirrusdining.com.au/ Went for the tasting menu which was a combination of individual and shared plates, which were thoughtfully done. The service was friendly and laid back, yet professional, they were happy to leave us to it for the wines and just keep us fed and watered. The location is wonderful. Food-wise the Trout Parfait was so good, slathering it over the bread was heaven. The lamb, crispy, salty and full of flavour. Not sure where they get their mussels from but they were superb. Everyone was very impressed with the space/layout and most importantly the food.
The 1981 Tyrrells Pinot was the oldest Aussie Pinot I’ve had, I was gobsmacked, we were discussing it had to have some shiraz in it or something such was the richness and power of it. This was served blind which made it even more amazing in hindsight.
The 1991 Leo Buring was in a great place, soft and supple with the honey/lemon characteristics. The Crawford River was all class, supple and a ‘big’ Aussie Riesling, first I’ve had of it and it shows a great pedigree. The Best was showing well considering it was 17 years old, no signs of aging, great colour.
The two LEAS were all old school class, nicely balanced for me, and aging well. The Giaconda was classic struck match, flint at first but soon blossomed to reveal more power and length. Great contrast.
The 1991 Wendouree was fantastic as was the 94 although they were very different wines, which had a lot of debate over which one people preferred, very interesting. The Riddoch was drinking wonderfully and we are slowly bringing Jonathan around to the classic characteristics of menthol and eucalypt you find in the Coonawarra Cabs.
The Astralis was all big, bold and balanced, a massive wine which was a treat to drink. The Levy likewise was a big bruiser of a wine, yet it had a big structure to go with the fruit, way too young but it is destined for great things. The Kapcsandy maybe by that time of the night came across a bit too rich and jammy for me, probably needed a good 6 hour decant. (and another 10 years).
Wonderful night of wine and food.
). I have a couple of later vintages but have not tried them.
