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Irrespective of how the ‘Little Gold Book’ is regarded by many now, to his credit, Robin Bradley was one of the first to publish a user friendly guide to Australian (now incorporating NZ) wine. He probably did as much as any other individual to assist ‘budding’ wine drinkers in gaining some understanding of quality differences, vintage variation, price, etc. The Gold Book was first published in 1979 and has changed little over the years, but one change that took place was the introduction of the Gold Star category. So, today’s quiz is: what were Robyn Bradley’s initial thirteen ‘Gold Star’ wines?

dalwinnie shiraz
thistle hill pinot

How the heck do you get a message box in here Gav?

Anyway, Thistle Hill in not correct.

Moss Wood & Mount Mary Cabs

Penfolds Grange
Moiunt Mary
Idyll Oak Aged Gewurztraminer
Dalwhinni Shiraz
Noble One
John Riddoch

No to Moss Wood and Idyll, I suspect you may have been serious here Murray

Quizmaster wrote:How the heck do you get a message box in here Gav?

Anyway, Thistle Hill in not correct.

Like this one?

I went straight to your post, clicked the 'Quote' button, and a new response appears like this, with the answer in quotes.

This'd do it!

Murray wrote:Penfolds Grange
Moiunt Mary
Idyll Oak Aged Gewurztraminer
Dalwhinni Shiraz
Noble One
John Riddoch

Dalwhinnie Shiraz
Petalum Chard
Not Moss Wood
Morris Old Muscat
Lakes Folly Cab
Armagh

Like this one?

Yeah, that's it. Let's see if I've got it?

Quizmaster wrote:Like this one?

Yeah, that's it. Let's see if I've got it?

Try again, Strewth this is difficult Do like these little guys though.

Dalwhinnie Shiraz Yes
Petalum Chard Geez, your spelling Muzz Yes
Not Moss Wood
Morris Old Muscat Hmm, I'm going to get technical today - close but not close enough
Lakes Folly Cab Yes
Armagh Yes

Killerby Chardonnay?

Irrespective of how the ‘Little Gold Book’ is regarded by many now, to his credit, Robin Bradley was one of the first to publish a user friendly guide to Australian (now incorporating NZ) wine. He probably did as much as any other individual to assist ‘budding’ wine drinkers in gaining some understanding of quality differences, vintage variation, price, etc. The Gold Book was first published in 1979 and has changed little over the years but one change that took place was the introduction of the Gold Star category. So, today’s quiz is: what were Robyn Bradley’s initial thirteen ‘Gold Star’ wines?

Correct Answers thus far, five to go

Dalwhinnie Shiraz
De Bortoli ‘Noble One’
Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz
Lakes Folly Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Mary Cabernets
Penfolds Grange Hermitage
Petaluma Chardonnay
Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon

A Clue. Of the five remaining, two are from Victoria, two from SA and one from WA.

Quizmaster wrote:Correct Answers thus far, five to go

Dalwhinnie Shiraz
De Bortoli ‘Noble One’
Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz
Lakes Folly Cabernet Sauvignon
Mount Mary Cabernets
Penfolds Grange Hermitage
Petaluma Chardonnay
Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon

Two of the missing five:

Henschke Hill of Grace
One of the Morris Fortifieds, dont get all technical with the name now

And I think the other three are:

One of the Baileys fortifieds
Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay
Penfolds Bin 707

cheers

Andrew

Correct Answers thus far follow. Both Morris and Baileys Muscats are correct, but which ones?
Other than the two Muscat’s there is one further wine. It is not 707.

Dalwhinnie Shiraz
De Bortoli ‘Noble One’
Henschke Hill Of Grace
Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz
Lakes Folly Cabernet Sauvignon
Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay
Mount Mary Cabernets
Penfolds Grange Hermitage
Petaluma Chardonnay
Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon

Correct Answers thus far follow. Both Morris and Baileys Muscats are correct, but which ones?
Other than the two Muscat’s there is one further wine. It is not 707.

Dalwhinnie Shiraz
De Bortoli ‘Noble One’
Henschke Hill Of Grace
Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz
Lakes Folly Cabernet Sauvignon
Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay
Mount Mary Cabernets
Penfolds Grange Hermitage
Petaluma Chardonnay
Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon

The missing one isnt Mt Edelstone is it?

Guesses for the last wine

St Henri
Wendouree Shiraz

Wizz wrote:The missing one isnt Mt Edelstone is it?

No

Kieran wrote:Guesses for the last wine

St Henri
Wendouree Shiraz

No & No

Petaluma Coonawarra

Wizz wrote:Petaluma Coonawarra

No

1. Dalwhinnie Shiraz
2. De Bortoli ‘Noble One’
3. Henschke Hill Of Grace
4. Jim Barry Armagh Shiraz
5. Lakes Folly Cabernet Sauvignon
6. Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay
7. Mount Mary Cabernets
8. Penfolds Grange Hermitage
9. Petaluma Chardonnay
10. Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon
11. Morris Old Premium Liqueur Muscat
12. Leo Buring Show Reserve Eden Rhine Riesling
13. Bailey's Winemaker's Selection Old Liqueur Muscat
    

Note No. 12 is as it's written in the book, the label notes Eden Valley.
As it happens the 1993 Edition is the last I have (it was a gift)

ah, yibbida, yibbida, that's all folk's