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Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 7:43 pm
by Shiraz_Freak
G'day again lads,
I have Christmas at the olds sorted, just have to decide what to open on boxing day.
I don't have an extensive cellar, i don't really have much at all, so my jewels are very young. So one will be opened on Boxing day this year.
I know it is not ideal to be opening any of these wines so young, but i would like forumites opinions on what one you would open given the choice/chance.
The choices are
2006 Astralis
2005 Roennfeldt Road
2006 Run Rig Magnum
Thanx for the help or whatever comes
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 8:20 pm
by cuttlefish
Out of those three I'd imagine the magnum would be the most approachable.
That said, they're all cellaring wines, so why don't you buy yourself a mixed six-pack before Christmas to tide you over. It is summer after all. What about a nice cooling white wine or two ?
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:19 pm
by dave vino
I'd go the Runrig as well. The others are just too big a wine to open this early in their life.
But to be honest like Cuttle said, buy a few bottles of 5yr+ Henschke Mt Edelstone, Rockford BP or Clonakilla SV and save the others for a few years.
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:20 pm
by tpang
The Greenock Creek RR Shiraz?/CS? is DEFINITELY out of the question. The 99s are only just starting to open up.
The Astralis 06 works alright currently, still 2-3 years off. The RunRig in magnum, don't see why you shouldn't keep this for 5+ years more.
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:40 pm
by Shiraz_Freak
tbh all spare cash is going on the kids
Just wondering if you guys would have said the same thing about the 98 grange on release? I had one of these not long after release and it's still the best wine i have ever had the pleasure of draining or is Grange a different kettle of fish to the wines i have mentioned?
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:19 pm
by cuttlefish
OK, I see what you're saying. I'm sticking to my guns, though. The Run Rig would be my choice based purely on approachability.
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:22 pm
by dave vino
To be honest the youngest Grange I've drank that I thought was in it's drinking window would have been an 83. I've had about 10 vintages past that (87, 88, 91, 94, 95, 96, 97, 02, 04) and none of them looked anywhere near drinking. I'm not saying they weren't great but that they could be a lot better in years to come. Prior to the 83 I've had the 66, 67, 76, 77, 78 all were sublime and still drinking superbly. It really is a 40-50 year wine in a lot of cases.
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2010 10:44 pm
by Luke W
Had a 2004 Runrig last year - after an hour in the decanter it opened up brilliantly - overshadowed older 707's, RWT's, St Henri's etc. I wouldn't be afraid of knocking it off - if ur not going to open ur best wines at Xmas when are you going to.....
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:24 am
by monghead
Would agree with the Runrig too. It's viognier component should soften out the wine, making it more approachable now compared to the others.
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2010 11:52 am
by Shiraz_Freak
Thanx everyone,
I was leaning towards the RunRig, should go well on the day, with the rain we will have
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:01 am
by Mike Hawkins
I'd drink something cheap or stick to beer and watch the cricket. These wines aren't going to drink well at such a young age.
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 5:40 am
by Craig(NZ)
I'd drink something cheap or stick to beer and watch the cricket. These wines aren't going to drink well at such a young age.
I agree. A nice chilled off dry riesling, a beer or dare I say it a top Sauvignon Blanc. I honestly can't believe how you Australians can face those big full bodied red wines in the heat of your summer
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:06 am
by dave vino
Craig(NZ) wrote:I'd drink something cheap or stick to beer and watch the cricket. These wines aren't going to drink well at such a young age.
I agree. A nice chilled off dry riesling, a beer or dare I say it a top Sauvignon Blanc. I honestly can't believe how you Australians can face those big full bodied red wines in the heat of your summer
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/weath ... 18kf7.html
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:04 am
by Craig(NZ)
thats just normal nz spring weather
a little bit of water this time of year great for the mozquito breeding
you will be fine, im sure normal transmission will soon return
Re: Criticism wanted on which wine to open
Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:21 am
by sparky
Craig(NZ) wrote:I'd drink something cheap or stick to beer and watch the cricket. These wines aren't going to drink well at such a young age.
I agree. A nice chilled off dry riesling, a beer or dare I say it a top Sauvignon Blanc. I honestly can't believe how you Australians can face those big full bodied red wines in the heat of your summer
Geez, I don't make a point of agreeing with you terribly often Craig, but I'm with you on this
. After a gut full of protein and fat the day before, I'd be steering clear of the big Barossa ballbusters and looking for something with a bit more delicacy and lightness. A good Tassie chard would be my pick, a Riesling would be perfect and if you HAVE to drink something from SA that's kinda red I'd draw the line at a Teusner Salsa.
Save the ballbusters for midyear Xmas in about 10 years time..