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Hiya guys,

On the subject of beer, just have to share that one of the most exciting finds i have recently experienced is the Bohemian Pilsner from matilda bay. Anyone concur?

On the wine front,

Warrabilla Reserve Durif 2001- Very big and juicy. Initially extremely heavy in alcohol, but with a little time, integrated better, but still noticeable. Not a fan of the wine though, just too big and alcoholic, one dimensional.

Tim Adams Aberfeldy 1999- Very nice wine, with everything where it should be. Just delicious to drink.

Wolf Blass Black Label 1998- Very big boofy sweet, almost overwhealming fruit, with mocha aromas. Big hole in middle palate, finishing with firm tannins.

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2000- Lovely fresh aromas of strawberries, plum and spice, sharp, tight palate with earthy oak. Quite enjoyable.

Anyways cheers,

Monghead.

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rooview wrote:Agree with you on the Bohemian... If I have a beer (very rare) it's at the top of my list. The Archer in North Adelaide has it on tap... With the weather warming up

It must be about the time for James Squire Golden Ale to make it's annual appearance. I just loved this stuff last year.

We are still using a micro brewery to make beer for our "Cartel". Some members take a while to get through their allocation. Just not serious I suppose.

Graham

GrahamB wrote:Heard over the weekend that the ThornClarke Shotfire Quartage 04, picked up 4 trophies plus Wine of the Royal Adelaide Wine Show last week. I loved the 02 Shotfire shiraz and was v keen on the Quartage so the 04 Shotfire label may be a must have. Anyone had a chance to try them yet?

I picked up two dozen about twenty minutes ago... I've had a bottle open for a few minutes and so far, so good. The cork (:() was almost untouched by the wine. Nice dark purple colour with currants, cherries, mint, spices, and vegetation on the nose, but I imagine it will open up a lot more, given time. Smooth, well balanced fruit and spices in the mouth. Long fruity length. Tannins are velvety smooth - nothing gripping here. 13.9% ABV, but the alcohol isn't too apparent.

I'll probably take some proper notes to add to my collection sometime in the future, but this stuff sure looks like it'll be a great easy drinking red for now, and possibly a decent medium term cellaring option.

GrahamB wrote:

rooview wrote:Agree with you on the Bohemian... If I have a beer (very rare) it's at the top of my list. The Archer in North Adelaide has it on tap... With the weather warming up

It must be about the time for James Squire Golden Ale to make it's annual appearance. I just loved this stuff last year.

We are still using a micro brewery to make beer for our "Cartel". Some members take a while to get through their allocation. Just not serious I suppose.

Graham

Graham,

Squires Golden Ale is now a permanent member of the range - no longer a limited release. Supposedly available in all good bottle shops this month

Monghead,

I've had the 98 WB Black label a few times (its pretty cheap here) and while I don't like the style, I definitely didn't notice a mid-palate hole that I often experience in straight cabs.

Cheers

Mike