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Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 4:34 pm
by jeremy
Against all expert advice- A 98 Lizzy semillon, had one with perfect cork seal a couple of years ago, lovely, complex and fresh + some developed characteristics. Cork lottery probably rules it out though.
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 6:49 pm
by Old Salt
The 98 Bannockburn recommendation prompted me to pull the cork on one of my last six pack and, contrary to some previous disappointments (too much Brett) this is a stunner.
Going on my past experience, you could end up with a Brett monster or a stunner. If the former, at least the back label should make up for it as an item of interest.
I'd also second the St Peters, a safer punt.
Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 8:30 am
by Luke W
Had a 1998 Marienberg Reserve Shiraz last night - glorious wine if you can find one
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 11:20 am
by dazza1968
Thanks Everyone 
I Have looked long and hard at the list and offerings everyone has put on the table. And here goes
98 Canalizo Jumilla Syrah This wine after a day was brilliant rich Treacle like black fruit from an excellent vintage in this area of southern spain. Loads of bitumen , tar,and great length to go with it.
98 Rosemount hunter reserve SemillionAs long as the cork is fine then the wine should be very very good
98 Magnum Leasingham Bin 61 5 Stars winestate and a few golds to Boot . Should still be quite youthful being a 1500ml , will keep you posted On any tn's
Backup ,,Will be a Irvine Grand Merlot and a 98 Katnook cabernet
Please let me know if any should be culled or maybe the list adjusted slightly
Regards Dazza
THANKS 
98's
Posted: Mon May 25, 2009 3:11 pm
by kwine
try the 98 richmond grove watervale riesling the first under screwcap !
it is still as fresh as a daisy
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 7:57 pm
by dazza1968
Night went well and some surprises , will post taste notes soon .
Regards Dazza
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 10:08 pm
by Wayno
jeremy wrote:Against all expert advice- A 98 Lizzy semillon, had one with perfect cork seal a couple of years ago, lovely, complex and fresh + some developed characteristics. Cork lottery probably rules it out though.
Had one of them tonight. Very good - note to follow.
Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 10:39 pm
by orpheus
Old Salt wrote:The 98 Bannockburn recommendation prompted me to pull the cork on one of my last six pack and, contrary to some previous disappointments (too much Brett) this is a stunner.
Going on my past experience, you could end up with a Brett monster or a stunner. If the former, at least the back label should make up for it as an item of interest.
I'd also second the St Peters, a safer punt.
I second the 1998 Bannockburn. ANyway, I like a bit of brett.
I'd also take a good South Australian 1996, and tell them it was a 1998.