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Best of 1991 shiraz
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 5:58 pm
by monghead
Hi all,
Plannings are in the pipeline of abit of a cook-up.
I was given the enviable task of organising wines for the night, and the theme.
I looked in my cellar, and an epiphany.........best of 1991 SA shiraz.
It was an excuse to crack open a bottle of Grange, HOG, Meshach, Rockford BP.
Are there any other suggestions as to worthy counterparts to the above? Unfortunately, I would have to source these, but am always keen to try.
Perhaps Wendouree, Aberfeldy, Stonewell?
Keen to hear all suggestions.
Cheers,
Monghead.
Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 8:34 pm
by Guest
im there...
name the time & place!
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 1:45 am
by Mike Hawkins
Monghead,
Perhaps you could try the St Halletts Old Block, its drinking really well. The Mt Ed would not be out of place either.
I found the Stonewell and to a lesser extent, Wynns Michael, a bit oaky.
On the other hand the 91 Rockford is by far my favourite vintage for this producer. If you have got a good bottle, you won't be disappointed.
Lastly, if you have a bit of latitude, the Wynns Centenary (cab / shiraz blend) is a ripper and should be considered.
Cheers
Mike
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 6:10 am
by Von Ridler
Wynns 91 BL is doing well.
Regards,
Ron
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 9:48 am
by Aussie Jonny
The Coriole "Llyod's" is an absolute ripper, as is the St Hallett's Old Block. Both of these would put a few on your list to shame. IMO, 1991 SA is turning out much better than 1990.
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 11:46 am
by FatBoy
Aussie Jonny wrote:IMO, 1991 SA is turning out much better than 1990.
As 1999 will do to 1998 given time ?
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 12:53 pm
by Brucer
Leasingham Classic Clare Shiraz is drinking amazingly well at the moment, and there is also Meshach.
Bruce
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 5:36 pm
by markg
Henschke Cyril, yuuumm.
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 5:40 pm
by Guest
That last is CS whichopens up a whole new dimension...
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 6:22 pm
by Guest
Definitely Wendouree. Armagh worth a look too.
Posted: Wed May 18, 2005 6:23 pm
by Baby Chickpea
Mount Edelstone is a cracker too. 3 Rivers is s'posed to be superb if you've got the $$$ and can find it.
1991 Shiraz
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 4:33 am
by Enzo.Glasgow
How about the 1991 Lawson's Padthaway Shiraz?
I had this last year .....lovely wine,worth the £14.99 I paid for it.
Enzo...
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 9:22 am
by 707
I've been fortunate to try a heap of great 1991s in the last year or so, at options last night a couple came up.
A list where I might forget a few but definitely
Armagh
Mt.Edelstone
Old Block
Rockford BP
Lloyd Reserve
Stonewell
E&E Black Pepper
Agree with a bit of latitude Wynns Centenary
Enjoy
Posted: Thu May 19, 2005 9:32 am
by markg
Anonymous wrote:That last is CS whichopens up a whole new dimension...
Shiraz, sorry just read the vintage Doh...