Top 10 wines <= A$30

GrahamB · Post by **GrahamB** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:34 pm

I have noted the forums are currently listing their top 10 wines for the year. Lots tend to be at the middle to top end of the market. Can we find our 10 top wines at A$30 top price?

Here are some that I thought were pretty good. All were under A$30 but could have been on special

These are in no particular order.

Majella C/S 2001
Majella C/S 2000
Grant Burge Filsell 2000
Wirra Wirra McLaren Vale Shiraz 2000
St Halletts Blackwell Shiraz 1999
Wynns Black Label C/S 1998
Rosemount Traditional (J Watson) 2001
Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 2002
Bowen Estate C/S 2000
Bowen Estate Shiraz 2000

Graham

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 10:11 am

Vasse Felix Cab Sauv 2001
Cape Men. Shiraz 2001
Stonehaven Limited release Shiraz 1998
Caledonia Pinot Noir
Sepp's Chalambar Shiraz (vin?)
Voyager Est. Shiraz 2001
Penely Pheonix Cab (vin?)

Popov · Post by **Popov** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 10:30 am

Hi All,

I second the Majella's, Voyager and others but would definitely include the following:

Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Quartage
D'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie
D'Arenberg The Galvo Garage
Katnook Estate Cabernet

& of course a lot of the top quality reislings!

Cheers
Popov

markg · Post by **markg** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 10:57 am

In no particular order:

2002 Noon Eclipse
2001 Olivers Taranga Shiraz
1996 Metala Saltrams Black Label Shiraz
2001 Dutschke WillowBend
2001 Bay of Fires Chardonnay
2002 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz
2002 Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Quartage
2002 Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz
2001 Kurtz Boundry Row Shiraz

Kieran · Post by **Kieran** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:17 am

Good luck finding the Katnook for under $30

My overall top ten are marked with *

Whites
* Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling 02
Petaluma Riesling 02
* Houghton Crofters SSB 02
* Andrew Harris Reserve Chardonnay 01
* Rosemount Orange Vineyard Chardonnay 01
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 02
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 02
Shadowfax Chardonnay 02
Orlando St Helga Riesling 02
Keith Tulloch Semillon 02

Sweet/Fortified
Seppelt Grand Tokay
Cleanskin 22yo Pedro Ximinez
* Morris Cellar Reserve Tokay

Reds
* Majella Cab Sav 01
Bowen Shiraz 01
* Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Ridge Shiraz 02
De Bortoli Pinot Noir 00
Houghton Crofters Cab Merlot 00
Houghton Frankland Shiraz 00
* Casella Yendah Vale Durif
Zema Cab Sav 00
* Platypus Lane Shiraz 01
* Edwards Cabernet Sauvignon 01

Aged (bought this year)
Hardys Eileen Chardonnay 96
Penfolds Bin 128 94
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna 96
Mitchelton Blackwood Park Riesling 94
Seaview Cabernet Sauvignon 91
Hardys Tintara Shiraz 95
Wynns Cab Sav 96

Under $10
Cowra Estate Cool Classic Chardonnay 98
Yalumba Galway Shiraz 98
Mountadam David Wynn Chardonnay 01
De Bortoli Deen Botrytis Semillon 97
Stepping Stone Cab Sav 01
Tahbilk Marsanne 02
Cowra Estate Cleanskin Cabernet Rose
Roberts Shiraz 02
Jindalee Cabernet Sauvignon 99
Schild Estate Chardonnay 00

Kieran

Popov · Post by **Popov** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:21 am

Kieran wrote:Good luck finding the Katnook for under $30

Actually, you can pick it up at DM at the moment for under $30 and I got mine at $28.

Agree with the Kilikanoon Mort's Block Riesling for 2003 as well.

Cheers
Popov

Gerard Connors · Post by **Gerard Connors** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 11:51 am

My sub $30 picks would be:

Majella Cab Sauv 2001
Majella Shiraz 2001
Warrabilla Reserve Durif 2002
Warrabilla Reserve Shiraz 2002
Noon 2002s
Tim Adams Shiraz 2002
most 2002 and a lot of 2003 rieslings
Dr Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett 2001
Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2001 (haven't tried the Leston Cab)
O'Leary Walker Clare McLaren Shiraz 2002

Ged

michaelw · Post by **michaelw** » Thu Dec 11, 2003 1:59 pm

2000 Gibsons BarossaVale Shiraz
2002 Petaluma Riesling
2001 Passing Clouds Graeme's Blend
2000 Baileys of Glenrowan 1920's Block Shiraz
2001 Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz

GrahamB · Post by **GrahamB** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:44 am

Hi

Guest mentioned the Penley Pheonix Cabernet. The 2001 (I think) just dropped off my top 10. My local bottleshop has the 2001 and some 1998 which I can get for $20.

JO does not rate the 1998 very highly. Has anyone any notes or impressions on the 1998 Pheonix and comparisons to the 2001.

I have collected all the recommendations from the postees to the best under $30 and have them in a spreadsheet. If I can find a way to post it and still maintain the cells I will do so soon.

Have a merry xmas all

Graham

MartinC · Post by **MartinC** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 2:45 pm

1) Laughing Magpie 02
2) Wira2 McLaren Vale Shiraz 01(Graham, I tot the 2000 is alil ripe lacking structure, try the '01...u will be impressed!)
2) Hutton Vale Grn/Shz 01
3) Christa Rolf Shz/Grn 02
5) Rosemount Traditional'01
6) Diamond Valley Blue'01(V.Good Pinot <$30)
7) Balnaves Cab 2000

Punter's Cab 2000
9) Thorn Clarke Shotfire 2002
10) Fox Creek JSM 2001