Value is subjective, but it's a very good wine, I'd argue it's knocking on the door to be top tier in MR.Any one tried the Xanadu Reserve CS before? I had the regular CS a couple of times but not sure if the reserve CS worth 3 times more the price.
Value is subjective, but it's a very good wine, I'd argue it's knocking on the door to be top tier in MR.Any one tried the Xanadu Reserve CS before? I had the regular CS a couple of times but not sure if the reserve CS worth 3 times more the price.
www.heartlandwines.com.au
I hadn’t heard of them before but I’m a fan of Ben Glaetzer’s work elsewhere, so might be worth a try?![]()
EOFY Sale - 2019 Heartland Directors' Cut Shiraz (Museum Release) | Heartland Wines
Cellared to perfection for 7 years. This exceptional vintage has softened into a remarkably smooth, velvety expression. Expect a wonderfully warm bouquet of blackberry jam and exotic Turkish spices, leading to a soft, mellow palate of rich aniseed and dark fruits. The finish is now incredibly...www.heartlandwines.com.au
Heartland wines has some EOFY deals. I reckoned the directors cut for $120/6 bottles would be a good buy
Also a fan, but I dunno, when I read "the vibrant purple fruits have turned wonderfully soft and mellow" it sounds to me like it's a fruit driven wine that's lost it's most appealing part.I hadn’t heard of them before but I’m a fan of Ben Glaetzer’s work elsewhere, so might be worth a try?
Dammit! Had my head down at worki missed last month’s which was apparently good, this seems so too
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What vintage? All very consistent and age very well. We’re members and get the reserves each quarter. So recommendAny one tried the Xanadu Reserve CS before? I had the regular CS a couple of times but not sure if the reserve CS worth 3 times more the price.
What price can you buy direct pls?What vintage? All very consistent and age very well. We’re members and get the reserves each quarter. So recommend
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Arrived yesterday. It is 2024. I used it to cook lamb shank.Costco has a price error (online) for the Yellow Tail Merlot 1.5L. 6 bottles for $11.99. Good if someone need that large amount of red wine for cooking.
Probably reasonable for gluhwein, too. Spices, sugar and rum will mask a lot of sins.Arrived yesterday. It is 2024. I used it to cook lamb shank.
Any standouts in there?
Coleraine 2022 for $110 is decent, and I'm curious about the John Duval Integro 2016 but haven't had any of his wines before. Was also looking at the Two Hands Dave's Block 2019 but the reviews aren't great.




sorry for delay - sold out within hours, was $135, up from $106?!Great intel thanks. Any idea when they will be available? Has been checking recently but haven’t seen them go up yet. Sounds like this vintage is even better than 2022

I was always told that if you don't want to drink it, you don't want to cook with it.Probably reasonable for gluhwein, too. Spices, sugar and rum will mask a lot of sins.
Yep, I did last year and didn't like any of itThere is a very interesting Pinot Noir deal that I am tempted - miniscule boutique producer - he reckons that is his best PN yet
Nikau farm 2025 pre release packs here
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2025 Nikau Pre-Release 3 Pack — NIKAU FARM WINES
Brand New Nikau Releases ! This pack contains .. 2 × 2025 Nikau Home Block Pinot Noir, 1 x Nikau ‘Tolone’ White 2025 Pinot Noir - As usual the fruit was hand sorted and hand destemmed and then cold soaked for 48 hours so as to start fermentation very slowly. It spent 10 days in twww.nikaufarm.com.au
Mailinglist10 code for 10% off ends today I believe.
I was on the mailing list for sometime now but never bought.
Has anyone had any experience with Nikau farm wines?
Thank you for heads up and taking one for the team! Will stay out of itYep, I did last year and didn't like any of it
