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TV: Redman 1980 C/S. Magnum.
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 5:03 pm
by Muscat Mike
Actually having this tonight, been saving for my daughter's 21st., but I had to test whilst double decanting. A pale red in colour but absolutely gorgeous flavours. The fruit is hanging on and there is still acid present. It is the complete package for those that enjoy a fully matured wine.
MM.
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 3:04 am
by KMP
Thanks for the TN Muscat Mike. Excellent way to celebrate a 21st. Happy birthday to your daughter.
Never had a Redman's in magnum but had plenty of it in 750ml, including the "claret" when I lived in Australia. Its not readily available here in the US, and I guess if the current releases are still refined, high acid wines they wouldn't suit the fruit bomb devotees. Pity!
Mike
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 9:42 am
by KeithT
I opened a 750ml bottle of this for my daughters 21st a few years ago and it was superb. The nose was amazing. Really intense - I could smell it quite clearly as I poured it into the decanter. Colour was a medium garnet with orange edges and the palate just delicious. A wine at its peak and very memorable.
I hadn't been expecting much but I was blown away.
KeithT
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:28 am
by Baby Chickpea
Thanks for the TN Mike! I always see these at langtons and wonder where they come from and who buys them. You rarely see a TN anywhere so it was good to see.
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:34 am
by Guest
Mike,
Redmans actually lost their way: from 1971-80 (+?) they were very good value and produced some well-made wines (more the CS than the "claret"/shiraz) but then appeared to have lost the plot.
I was never quite clear about when Owen & Bill stopped working with Lindemans Rouge Homme, and although their own brand was going from about 71, I have a feeling they still had input into Rouge Homme till about 73 (coincidentally the last decent vintage of that wine, notwithstanding it was a poorish year generally).
As for brother-in-law (?) Brands, early promise was never fulfilled and they remain a huge underachiever from Coonawarra IMHO.
Cleaning out the back of the cellar now that you're not playing golf - or are you ready for another hill run?
fred
PS when do we catch up?
Dinner last night.
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:17 pm
by Muscat Mike
At dinner last night the wine, Redman '80 C/S., showed up magnificently, even in the ordinary glassware provided.
Had to taste all my wines, would not like the guests to drink a bummer.
Petaluma 2003 Riesling- drinking well.
Giants creek 2001 Chardy -also good.
Magnum of Brown Bros. P/C, released for Millenium most enjoyable.
Hardys 1983 V/P - excellent way to finish the night.
MM.