Are wine buffs wankers?

trainspotter said:

*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.

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Was that lunch TS?

I think the question in the OP has been answered.

Dan M has a "Yellow Label - Limited Release Cabernet Shiraz 2008" going for $13.90ea (In a six pack) atm. Blended on the older style Yellow Label (pre 1998), drinking excellently.

kennas said:

Was that lunch TS?

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After dinner mint Sir? Yummy !

CAB SAV said:

I'll bite.
Any difference between driving a BM or Mitsubishi?
" " " steak from King Island or Coles?
" " " Coke or Home brand Cola from Coles?
" " " Staying at the Intercontinental or a Back packers Lodge?

Etc Etc Etc.
Yep, confessed wine buff, Nice to have a good wine and appreciate.

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I gotta disagree with the first one... if anyone has driven a BM and a Bitsr****ty there is a big difference. But yeah the rest more sure.. I may like the homebrand coke better actually :S

wayneL said:

I think the question in the OP has been answered.

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now that was sharp

Jacabs Creek Reserve Shiraz, 2006. Very fruity, just the thing for chicken cordon bleu followed by mainland cheddar with crackers.

George Wyndam Estate "Show Reserve Shiraz 2005" as a clean skin from "Get Wines Direct" online arround $9.99pb in dozen lots. I've just taken delivery of my third dozen (now have 26 left, 10 gone) and it is the best clean skin for value I've ever bought. The sales blurb is fairly accurate, this one is an international trophy winner...

"This wine is undoubtedly the most highly awarded a cleanskin we have ever sold. Under its normal label, this spectacular Shiraz has amassed a trophy cabinet absolutely bursting at the seams including 6 Trophies, 8 Gold, 6 Silver and 7 Bronze including a trophy at the prestigious Royal Melbourne where it outpointed some of Australia's top reds in the "Best Australian Red Style Section" including wines that fetch up to $150 a bottle including 3 vintages of Wolf Blass Black Label, Yalumba The Signature and Penfolds Bin 389.

We have taken the last of the stock and have negotiated a cracker of a price AT BELOW HALF PRICE FOR JUST $9.99 A BOTTLE BY THE DOZEN. Normally retailing in the market for up to $23.95 a bottle this is incredible value for money..THIS IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE MOST HIGHLY AWARDED CLEANSKIN WE HAVE EVER SOLD! GET IN QUICK FOR THIS ONE GUYS!

Just a few of the awards this little baby has picked up...

Trophy - Best Australian Style Red Wine Royal Melbourne
Trophy - Best in Class at RASQ Wine Show
Trophy - Best Medium Wine Style at RASQ Wine Show
Trophy - Grand Champion Wine at RASQ Wine Show
Best Red Wine in Ireland 2008 Noffla Wine Awards
Best New World Red Wine for under 20 Euro Noffla Wine Awards

Double Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Gold Medal - Royal Hobart Wine Show
Gold Medal - RASQ Wine Show
Gold Medal - Riverina Wine Show
Gold Medal - National Wine Show of Australia
Gold Medal - Monde Selection Belgium
Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show
Gold Medal - Best Australian Style Red Wine Royal Melbourne

Silver Medal - Cairns Show Wine Awards
Silver Medal - Royal Queensland Wine Show
Silver Medal - Rutherglen Wine Show
Silver Medal - Lianhe Zaobao Wine Review Challenge
Silver Medal - Royal Adelaide Wine Show
Silver Medal - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging (USA)

The fruit for this outstanding Shiraz was selected from some of the finest Shiraz regions across Australia including the Hunter Valley, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, amongst many more regions. After pressing, the wine was transferred into selected new and one year old barrels for up to 16 months. Only the finest barrels were then chosen to go into the final blend.

Dark cherry in colour with bright purple hues. The bouquet shows a spicy choc mint nose with lifted violets and vanilla bean. Dense ripe blackberry fruits with a luscious mid palate and a velvety tannin finish".

I admit I've never seen anyone selling it at $23.95, usually between $16.00 and $21.00, but in my opinion it is a tremendous wine and well worth trying.

nunthewiser said:

now that was sharp

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What was the question again?

trainspotter said:

What was the question again?

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Its ok to be a wanker,how does that make you feel ?


I could be wrong

nunthewiser said:

Its ok to be a wanker,how does that make you feel ?


I could be wrong

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MAAAAAAAAAAATE ....... I have been a wanker for 29 years now. No problem. Me and Mrs Palmer are on good terms.

By the by. New blood in the wine cabinet is the Jim Barry 2002 "The Benbournie" Cabernet Sauvignon.

BIG, BEAUTIFUL, BALLSY WINE !!!!!! Like drinking a New York Steak.

Wolf Blass Grey Label Shiraz 2003. Can't beleive how good this is. Only problem is, I only have one left.

Either the family is getting bigger or the legs of lamb are getting smaller. Two on the webber (bbq) tonight. One buttlerflied and brushed over with mustard and cracked pepper. The other as it came from the butcher on the bone.

The first one came off the bbq after 30 minutes, then was left to sit under alfoil for 15 minutes. Served up with nuked potatoes and steamed butter beans. The second one came off the bbq after an hour and 10 minutes, cooked to perfection.

Washed the lot down with a bottle of Wynns Coonawarra Shiraz 2008. This is a bit young but drinking well and looks like it will cellar for another 3 -5 years easily.

Hitting the Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc tonight ....... goes real well with the Panadene Forte and the Amoxycillin.

Ran out of "Neurofen Plus" today and had to settle for a bottle of Lindemans "St George" Cabernet Savignon 2001. Feeling much better now.

yes they are wankers, cos a good number are pis5heads but are under the illusion they are not cos they are drinking some fruity delight..

Last nights ABC news reported this years harvest in down 50%. A lot of VIC and SA growers have been rained out by Yasi and botyrtis is their only chance for a buck this year. Fruit has been slow to ripen as well due to lower than usual temps with all the rain so now many crops are at risk of early frost damage as well.

Not sure how they fared in the Margaret as it's been pretty hot out west but 2011 will not be remembered as a particularly good year methinks.

white_goodman said:

yes they are wankers, cos a good number are pis5heads but are under the illusion they are not cos they are drinking some fruity delight..

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Nicola Roxon agrees with you, and in line with the "nanny state" complex she intends to make all wine bottles have a plain olive green label with a repulsive image like this;

Dan M has Fox Creek "Shadows Run" $10.90 ea, not a bad Shiraz, Cab/ Sav

Try a Mandalay Road Zinfandel:

It has a minty nose and a full, sweet palate tasting of prunes, raisins and dates with a good dash of pepper and cloves. The wine has a luscious mouthfeel of black fruit and well integrated oak. The tannins gently coat the tongue while the whole flavours are persistent and linger on the palate.

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Couldn't agree more.
PS: They also have a great Shiraz.