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Posted: **Wed Jul 27, 2005 11:24 pm**

Agreed Awesome value

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:45 pm**

Just had a bottle of 2003 Penley Estate "Phoenix" Cabernet Sauvignon, purchased for $15.90. Thought it excellent "bang for the buck", smooth, balanced, went down very well with dinner. Has anyone else tried this wine?

Cheers, Staybaker.

Posted: **Tue Aug 09, 2005 3:18 pm**

Staybaker wrote:Just had a bottle of 2003 Penley Estate "Phoenix" Cabernet Sauvignon, purchased for $15.90. Thought it excellent "bang for the buck", smooth, balanced, went down very well with dinner. Has anyone else tried this wine?

Cheers, Staybaker.

I tried it at CD in may as was also impressed with the value.

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 8:40 am**

Meerea Park 03 Shiraz Viognier is outstanding- and realistic pricing for Hunter reds

Posted: **Wed Aug 10, 2005 9:26 am**

2002 Balgownie Shiraz - at about $25, IMHO a distinguished mature vineyard, that has proven itself along time ago, that is once again producing exceptional wines.
In 5 years time it will be drinking like a $50 wine, and in ten it will be blis.. so underrated.

Posted: **Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:50 am**

Bill wrote:Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet 2002 is my pick.

Anonymous wrote:Tried the Majella Muscian and couldn't see what all the fuss was about (and I'm a huuuge fan of Majella).

Glad to see I'm not the only one that wasn't fussed with the Musician, and like you I'm also a big fan of Majella. I guess I was expecting something close to the standard of their cabernet and shiraz, but with less oak. But it's nowhere near that sort of quality! It's a $17 wine that to me tastes like a $17 wine. But the Mamre Brook is a $18 wine, that to me anyway, tastes like something I'd usually have to pay $30 - $40 for.

Bill

I agree with this...Had the first of my 6 Musician last night and was quite underwhelmed.
It's certainly a pleasant enough wine but that's it..No real depth or length and a Rosemount type lolly note. Maybe the emotion has replaced reality in the TNs on this wine.
Drink up it's going nowhere.

M.

Posted: **Wed Aug 24, 2005 9:49 am**

For me the best values out there in order are

2004 Majella Musician
2004 Pillar Box Red
2004 Kalleske Clarry's Red

All three are very different wines but are a great 'bang for the buck'.

All are pretty new to the market and my need a little more time as I have had some great bottles, and not so great bottles.

Some bottles take longer to settle down.

All are sealed in screw cap which is great to see!

Posted: **Wed Aug 24, 2005 7:23 pm**

I agree with Chuck on the Gramps 2002 Shiraz and one of the other contributers on the Warrabilla Shiraz/Durif Cleanskin. The Cleanskin at $10 is terrific value. Unfortunately when I went back to them for my third case it had run out. Better luck next time Steve. The Willows 2001-2 Shiraz which can be found under $20 by the case, is also a personal fave.

Regards,

Allan

Posted: **Thu Aug 25, 2005 8:35 am**

Guys if we're talking best bang for your buck under $20, I think my Warrabilla Reserves have to be it.
Cellarclub members get 10% off so the $22 Reserves are actually $19.80 for cellarclub.

In the recent NE Vic tasting for Winestate the 04 Reserve shiraz got 5 *
(top) the 04 and 03 Reserve Cab got 4.5* (top) as did the 02 reserve Shiraz....and they wouldn't know a good Durif if they slipped over one in the shower!

Cheers
Smithy

Posted: **Fri Aug 26, 2005 12:51 pm**

Smithy I think all that high alcohol durif has gone to your head!!!!!!

Yes your Reserves are great value.

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