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Times change. How many Oz riesling makers still use cork?

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 3:03 pm
by GraemeG
I'm thinking about the 2003 vintage (or most recent release). For rieslings above $10, I can think of Leeuwin (who are changing over for 2004), Rockford, and no-one else springs to mind. Who's left?

There were still a few cheapies (sub-$8 ) under cork last time I looked, but I don't remember brands...

How small will our list be?

cheers,
Graeme

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 3:46 pm
by Guest
Jasper Hill

Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2004 3:59 pm
by PaulV
Only corks at the local IGA grocery shop (pretty crappy selection) at lunch time

2003 Jacobs Creek (i know its under $10)
2003 Brown Brothers Crouchen Riesling (not pure I know)

Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2004 11:45 am
by n4sir
When we were at the Pikes CD in March 2003 they were giving buyers the option of the 2002 Riesling under cork or screwcap.

A group there who were served before us decided on the cork option. I was thinking of yelling out DON'T DO IT, but decided if they were that ignorant/arrogant they probably deserve copping a corked bottle.

Cheers
Ian

Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 8:51 am
by GraemeG
I've remembered that Petaluma are still (in 2003) having an each-way bet.

The other is Moorilla Estate, whose 2003 riesling was in screwcap. Don't know about the 2004 yet.

cheers,
Graeme