Are wine buffs wankers?

[springhill]

Thanks springhill .. will reference when I need to stock up again. Cheers !

You're welcome! If you ever get a chance try the Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz 2005.
Guarantee it will blow you away. If you ever do i'd appreciate your thoughts on it.

 

[trainspotter]

You're welcome! If you ever get a chance try the Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz 2005.
Guarantee it will blow you away. If you ever do i'd appreciate your thoughts on it.

Thanks dude ... will try and source a bottle or two for medicinal purposes. Readily available or do I need to join a wine club? Will try local and if unobtainable I will call my little Slovak mate in Kingsley who owns a Cellarbrations outlet to see if he can obtain for me.

 

[springhill]

Thanks dude ... will try and source a bottle or two for medicinal purposes. Readily available or do I need to join a wine club? Will try local and if unobtainable I will call my little Slovak mate in Kingsley who owns a Cellarbrations outlet to see if he can obtain for me.

Yes medicinal purposes
Is readily available at Vintage Cellars in South Perth, but will cost around $50 retail.
Can purchase them much cheaper on the website provided, though a $33-odd dollar subscription to order off site is necessary. But on the whole much cheaper than retail.
ATM on site is going for $20 auction price + 15% buyers premium. Half dozen minimum order + US16.50 delivery in Aus.
Will cost around $158 per half dozen + $33 joining fee. Compared to $300 retail. You do the math lol. If you can source it better, PM me, i'd be very interested.

 

[nulla nulla]

Nice choice TS, the 04 was superb also
Found a good website that may help those searching for a particular wine.
http://www.wine-searcher.com/

Thanks Springhill. The site is now added to my favourites list under the Wine sub-folder.

 

[springhill]

Thanks Springhill. The site is now added to my favourites list under the Wine sub-folder.

My pleasure nulla, anything to help out a fellow ASFer

Thanks dude ... will try and source a bottle or two for medicinal purposes. Readily available or do I need to join a wine club? Will try local and if unobtainable I will call my little Slovak mate in Kingsley who owns a Cellarbrations outlet to see if he can obtain for me.

TS, any luck on the Shingleback? Will be shouting a bottle for my bro-in-law for his Bday this weekend. Can't wait to crack it!

 

[trainspotter]

Have not run out of existing stock yet. Have placed order in with Slovak mate in Kingsley for a dozen bottles to be put aside for me. Will have them within a fortnight. Will keep you posted once scab has been ripped off.

 

[nulla nulla]

Rouge Homme Coonawarra Cabernet Savignon 2005. Great tonight with a beef goulash followed by some crackers and Mainland cheddar. Unfortunately it is my last bottle of this vintage.

 

[Slipperz]

I've just discovered the tempus two chardonnay from the hunter. What a delight!

Beautifully integrated vanilla oak flavours make this an irresistable tipple.

My local bottle o in lime street is selling them 2 for 25... fair giving them away

 

[nunthewiser]

After reading this thread in depth through the many pages, i have come to the conclusion that i agree

 

[derty]

FYI - A matrix of vintage ratings for the major regional varieties from 1984-2009, from the Langton's site.

The last 3 years from SW WA have been pearlers with Mudgee not surprisingly coming in at stone motherless

 

[trainspotter]

I've just discovered the tempus two chardonnay from the hunter. What a delight!

Beautifully integrated vanilla oak flavours make this an irresistable tipple.

My local bottle o in lime street is selling them 2 for 25... fair giving them away

Sparkling Pinot Chardonnay
From the sexy curvaceous bottle to the first waft of luscious stone and citrus fruit, and biscuity, creamy goodness, our Queen follows in the footsteps of traditional champagne. A premium, bottle fermented wine crafted from fruit sourced from the very best vineyards of South Australia and the cooler climates of Victoria, she skilfully blends pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meuniere. Magical with dress ups and dress downs, spring races, fabulous canapés (especially salmon ones), our sparkling is sophisticated and full of life.

It is lovely ! One of the best tasting bottles of FIZZ under $15. Rivals any $100 bottle any day IMO. Bolly, Moet, Veuve Clicquot is over rated.

 

[nulla nulla]

Have you tried sparkling shiraz? It appears to be making a resurgence in recent years.

 

[nulla nulla]

Brown Brothers "Patricia" Cabernet Savignon 2003. This wine continues to improve, getting better and better. Only 2 left now.

 

[nulla nulla]

Balgownie Estate (Bendigo) Shiraz 2005. Excellent.

 

[trainspotter]

Wolf Blass Silver Label Shiraz Viognier 2008. Guzzle now. Guzzle at lunchtime. Yummy. Pour it on your breakfast cereal.

 

[springhill]

Wolf Blass Silver Label Shiraz Viognier 2008. Guzzle now. Guzzle at lunchtime. Yummy. Pour it on your breakfast cereal.

Watering down a shiraz TS? For shame.......

 

[trainspotter]

Watering down a shiraz TS? For shame.......

LOLLOLL .... that's EXACTLY what I thought til I tried it ! I am going intravenous drip with this one. It is weak but it can be guzzled.

Got the Shingleback on order and should be here early next week. Will keep you atuned on the outcome.

 

[nulla nulla]

Polished off another cleanskin "George Wyndam Reserve Shiraz 2005" last night. I think Get Wines Direct still have this online for $9.95 a bottle in straight dozens. Might have to get some more at the rate this lot is going.

 

[nulla nulla]

Wolf Blass "Grey Label" Shiraz 2006. Drinking really well as I post and comes across as having the legs to go another 3-5 years at least. Fortunately I have another 7 bottles tucked away.

 

[trainspotter]

*WOW*


The Shingleback D Block Reserve Shiraz 2005 is superb. I was fascinated with how dark the wine was but the texture on the palate was exquisite. BIG Shiraz that was worth the wait to get my hands on.

Thanks springhill for the heads up on this one.