d'Arenberg 1995 The Old Vine Shiraz - TN??

bigkid · Post by **bigkid** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 7:43 pm

Hi all,

I had a bottle of this thrown in with a recent large purchase. I understand that 1995 wasn't a particularly good vintage - but would appreciate any views on the wine generally. I recall it retailed in the shop for about $38.

I have some friends coming over for dinner on Saturday night. They appreciate a good red. They like early Cambells from the Rutherglen - they have a large collection of pre-1998 wines from Campbells.

We'll also be having some Warrabilla (we're comparing Warrabilla / Campbell's Durifs - no competition from my perspective, and TORB's judging by recent notes). However, I am a bit short on aged wine and was wondering whether this might suit. Appreciate your views. I'd be serving it with Wagyu beef, a red wine/quince paste sauce on soft polenta.

Regards,

Allan

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Thu Jun 02, 2005 11:04 pm

D'Arenberg Old Vine is the equivalent of the Footbolt, which retails for $15-20.

Kieran

bigkid · Post by **bigkid** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 8:45 am

Thanks Kieran. Didn't want to chance it with guests so had it last night at Oscillating Wildly with Kangaroo Kefta and Salt-Crusted Roasted Lamb Loin - Wine was a bit ordinary - some red fruit on the nose which didn't carry solidly through to the palate, tannins over the top and very powdery, a thin textured wine. Not our cup of tea.

Regards,

Allan

Christo · Post by **Christo** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 1:04 pm

bigkid wrote:had it last night at Oscillating Wildly with Kangaroo Kefta

Allan,
how was Oscillating Wildly?.. quality, price, food, service, stemware, etc... I have heard difffering reports from various people. Perhaps you could post on a different thread under the food & wine section?

Many thanks

Chris

bigkid · Post by **bigkid** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:19 pm

See this link Christo:

http://www.auswine.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?p=21951#21951

Regards,

Allan

Christo · Post by **Christo** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 2:53 pm

Thanks allan,

recovering from a great night at Grappa, will post on food/wine forum my thoughts. You've clinched it for me, will have to visit Osc. Wildly ourselves, soon.

christo

bigkid · Post by **bigkid** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 4:11 pm

Luuuv Grappa!

Christo, You'll have to book a fortnight ahead for OW, it has been packed since that Herald article few weeks back.

Allan

Christo · Post by **Christo** » Sat Jun 04, 2005 4:17 pm

Thanks will keep in mind when we visit OW.

FYI: just posted some notes from last night (Grappa) on the food section.

Also went out to Il Piave in Balmain on wednesday (wedding anniversary) will post some thoughts later on the food forum. IMO it has slackened off slightly with the homemade patsa...

c