Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[kevviek]

After some recent Shiraz which was corked, I wasn’t expecting too much from this but I think I have timed it to perfection. Not much by way of bouquet and quite dry initially, but then the black currant kicks in and it really lingers for a long time.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

After some recent Shiraz which was corked, I wasn’t expecting too much from this but I think I have timed it to perfection. Not much by way of bouquet and quite dry initially, but then the black currant kicks in and it really lingers for a long time. View attachment 252194

I really enjoy Redman.

 

[baiden]

Very enjoyable, thnx to @lucluc for posting

 

[Daver6]

Something to kick off the week

 

[olympicwiz]

Had this big bad boy yesterday. Perfect for the cold Sydney evening. Terrific red and its a shame Tatiarra sold their vineyard to Mitchelton Toolleen (according to Nicks). This wine is unapologetically big and very much fruit driven yet well balanced and controlled with the most beautiful finish. I have had 2013 2014 and 2015 vintages and splurged on the Caravan of dreams however 2013 was just marginally better and gets better with time.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Still little young but superb Cabernet drinking.

 

[kevviek]

Still little young but superb Cabernet drinking.

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@ $20?

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Had this big bad boy yesterday. Perfect for the cold Sydney evening. Terrific red and its a shame Tatiarra sold their vineyard to Mitchelton Toolleen (according to Nicks). This wine is unapologetically big and very much fruit driven yet well balanced and controlled with the most beautiful finish. I have had 2013 2014 and 2015 vintages and splurged on the Caravan of dreams however 2013 was just marginally better and gets better with time.

This wasn’t a wine I was familiar with before but I was gifted one last year and very impressed.

 

[TheRealTMA]

@ $20?

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This wasn’t a wine I was familiar with before but I was gifted one last year and very impressed.

Somewhere around $65 but not sure now. Tastes like a $90-100 wine.

Product - Leeuwin Estate

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2016 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon | Nicks Wine Merchants

2016 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon | Buy Online

www.nicks.com.au

 

[olympicwiz]

Somewhere around $65 but not sure now. Tastes like a $90-100 wine.

Product - Leeuwin Estate

leeuwinestate.com.au

2016 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon | Nicks Wine Merchants

2016 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Cabernet Sauvignon | Buy Online

www.nicks.com.au

I think what @kevviek was referring to was a crazy one off sale at LL earlier this year

 

[TheRealTMA]

I think what @kevviek was referring to was a crazy one off sale at LL earlier this year

Ok. But buy wine on quality, not on price. You will be rewarded in coming years.

 

[olympicwiz]

Ok. But buy wine on quality, not on price. You will be rewarded in coming years.

1000% right

 

[kevviek]

I think what @kevviek was referring to was a crazy one off sale at LL earlier this year

a.k.a “pricing error”. I got one bottle, unlike a few others on the forum with a quicker draw.

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

Ok. But buy wine on quality, not on price. You will be rewarded in coming years.

I respectfully disagree. Buy wine on quality AND price, you will be rewarded for the rest of life.



(Hi all! and yes, I do feel your disdain )

 

[TheRealTMA]

I respectfully disagree. Buy wine on quality AND price, you will be rewarded for the rest of life.

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(Hi all! and yes, I do feel your disdain )

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!”

But quality reigns over price.

 

[olympicwiz]

“Don’t put all your eggs in one basket!”

But quality reigns over price.

I would also add a variety as a factor over price.

 

[Mynameismynameis]

I would also add a variety as a factor over price.

I'm big of variety, saying that I would of definitely bought 2 cases.

When LL had 4 for $40, I grabbed 12 St Hugo's but I grabbed another 2-3 cases of Penfolds Max, Taylor's as everything was $10 down from $30-40.

I cant hate on an amazing deal.

 

[Daver6]

I'm big of variety, saying that I would of definitely bought 2 cases.

When LL had 4 for $40, I grabbed 12 St Hugo's but I grabbed another 2-3 cases of Penfolds Max, Taylor's as everything was $10 down from $30-40.

I cant hate on an amazing deal.

Out of curiosity, how many bottles a week do you drink? Or perhaps I should say open, rather than drink.

 

[boomy]

I would also add a variety as a factor over price.

This is a major factor many wine buyers/collectors seem to ignore. No matter how good a bargain is there are only so many bottles one can drink and having the same wine over and over again eventually gets boring. So much out there to explore…

 

[kevviek]

This is a major factor many wine buyers/collectors seem to ignore. No matter how good a bargain is there are only so many bottles one can drink and having the same wine over and over again eventually gets boring. So much out there to explore…

I agree. Until VM came along I would usually limit myself to no more than 2 bottles of anything - for example that Redman I posted earlier was the only one I had. Now I just drink more to ensure I get through a dozen at a time ready for the next ones

 

[Mynameismynameis]

Out of curiosity, how many bottles a week do you drink? Or perhaps I should say open, rather than drink.

Not many, but if I have a friend or 2 over we can polish quite a few during the afternoon.

I take photos, but I forget to post.