Interested to hear that of the Run Rig. I think this vintage got mixed reviews? Haven't tasted it myself, but what do others think?
Hopefully that cheap bastard will bring the '98 Grange to your 50th?...
Cheers,
Monghead.
Wish I was 50 again - maybe for my 60th. I don't know about you but I often save incredibly good wines until it's too late to drink them..... (hard to let go e.g., I bought a bottle of 1996 Grange and 1996 Dom for my wife's 50th birthday 2 years ago but haven't been able to bring myself to open them). cheers
Luke
Well, Luke, I'm probably the opposite. I often commit vinfanticide. My rationale is that I rather jump the gun than miss the boat...
I agree though, it does take a little practice cracking a special bottle for any occasion, but trust me, you will improve with practice. I am always available to help you practice you know...
Second one of these sub-regional tastings I've been to and it is amazing the difference you pick up between the various regions within the Barossa
Reckon when I get to SA, late this year or early next, I'll do a conceptual wine tour and try to get some sub-regional comparisons in. I'll make sure I pop in on you first to get some advice on the best way to do it
Second one of these sub-regional tastings I've been to and it is amazing the difference you pick up between the various regions within the Barossa
Reckon when I get to SA, late this year or early next, I'll do a conceptual wine tour and try to get some sub-regional comparisons in. I'll make sure I pop in on you first to get some advice on the best way to do it
If I'm around I'd be happy to take you for a spin from Williamstown in the South up to Koonunga in the North and show you a few cool places and explain some differences in the soils and different sub-regions
Not overly impressed with this bottle, although in pristine condition the wine showed a huge amount of leather and some stewed prune characteristics but not much else. The mouth feel was lovely and silky but the strange leathery prune in the mouth just didn't seem quite right. Has anyone else had any similar experiences with this vintage of late?
My last bottle earlier this year was exceptional. No prunes. Multifaceted, still building, quite simply, exceptional.
Thanks David that restores my faith a little in the few bottles i have left in the cellar. I must admit i feel it may be a case of bottle variation in this instance. I think i might need to open another one soon.
orpheus wrote:I agree that the Blackwell is a good wine. Judging from your tasting notes, you are a super-taster . I did not notice wet red earth or black tea on the nose. I did not notice any coffee grounds, nor black plum. Will have to open another one (or two)
I trust there is a good dose or irony in there orpheus! I admit I was struggling a bit for descriptors for the Blackwell as there was something I couldn't quite pick on the nose. I don't normally go so much for the "palate of nightingale tongue" malarkey.
Happy if it gives you an excuse to crack another bottle.
Cheers
Michael
Can't work out whether it's irony or admiration! I think it is equal measures of both.
Incidently, nightingale tongue on the palate is most seductive, but rarely encountered.
You're right - it's better to err on the side of caution and I don't think I've had too many go past their use by dates although I don't leave some open long enough and greedily wade into them and realise a couple of hours down the track what I could have been enjoying....
If you're around Yeppoon (on the coast from Rockhampton) anytime give me a call (send me a private message) and we'll knock the top off something that's worthwhile.
cheers
Luke
If you can remember what a wine is like the next day you didn't drink enough of it Peynaud
Well, Luke, I'm probably the opposite. I often commit vinfanticide. My rationale is that I rather jump the gun than miss the boat...
