Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[burmans]

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Very appropriate!

 

[MadMick10]

A couple of bottles from the weekend.



Tried the "Lofty" SV which was given to me by a friend of mine. For the price, it's a nice drinking wine, and the Viognier definitely gave it something different to the straight Shiraz.



Then I cracked open the last bottle I had of the 2007 Atze's Corner Eddies Old Vine Shiraz. What a beauty, full bodied with the taste of red cherries and plums. My only regret was that it was my last one, however it was the wife's birthday, so it was a fitting event for it to be consumed.

 

[Deleted member]

I had a massive tasting of the range at Stella Bella on Tuesday ( and Tuesday night).

 

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Sorry forgot to add pictures.

 

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Anyone else having problems uploading photos?

 

[beefarmer]

Sorry forgot to add pictures.

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which did you prefer of the shiraz and cabernet?

 

[Deleted member]

the 2012 luminosa, (this wine hasn't been released yet) When it does, there will be limited amounts on offer, I suggest that you get in and buy, it is a definite cellaring option





2004 Suckfizzle. this was one of the old ones when they still used corks.
Full and rich, a truly lovely wine

 

[Deleted member]

which did you prefer of the shiraz and cabernet?

I didn't prefer one over the other.
I began as a lover of the Cabernet, However the shiraz was a surprise package for me, it doesn't try to compete with or imitate the Barossa styles, it is a classy wine and whilst it carries a number of classic Shiraz characteristics, it has a certain something that makes it that little bit different.
it is also not really expensive (like the Suckfizzle and the luminosa),
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[beefarmer]

I didn't prefer one over the other.
I began as a lover of the Cabernet, However the shiraz was a surprise package for me, it doesn't try to compete with or imitate the Barossa styles, it is a classy wine and whilst it carries a number of classic Shiraz characteristics, it has a certain something that makes it that little bit different.
it is also not really expensive (like the Suckfizzle and the luminosa),



yes, I know what you say about the fuller, fruitier barossan shirazes and they have their place. But the west ozzies have brought an elegance and finesse to their wines that allows the empirical essence of the wine to come thru. Sounds fancy but the western Australian producers have created wine with less clutter, certainly less oak and probably more acidity to give more freshness. I taste them all on their merits not really worrying where they come from but at the end of the day, there is night...oops, what I meant to say is a good wine is a good wine. Thanks for the info on a new winery !
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yes, I know what you say about the fuller, fruitier barossan shirazes and they have their place. But the west ozzies have brought an elegance and finesse to their wines that allows the empirical essence of the wine to come thru. Sounds fancy but the western Australian producers have created wine with less clutter, certainly less oak and probably more acidity to give more freshness. I taste them all on their merits not really worrying where they come from but at the end of the day, there is night...oops, what I meant to say is a good wine is a good wine. Thanks for the info on a new winery !
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[TheRealTMA]

Re: Nice Wines I have DranK Recently - Red or White

Vale!

 

[Steady]

I enjoyed this 2013 Mount Langi Ghiran Cliff Edge over lunch today with RooFlyer and drron (mrs.dr.ron was enjoying a white)

 

[blackcat20]

Popped in to Innocent Bystander today to take advantage of their barrel hall sale (also on tomorrow) and enjoyed the IB Syrah with lunch. A definite favourite of ours, very easy to drink and affordable at $25 ($34 dining in). Picked up a few cases of the Giant Steps Sexton Pinot for $20/bottle, absolute bargain.

 

[TheRealTMA]

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Popped in to Innocent Bystander today to take advantage of their barrel hall sale (also on tomorrow) and enjoyed the IB Syrah with lunch. A definite favourite of ours, very easy to drink and affordable at $25 ($34 dining in). Picked up a few cases of the Giant Steps Sexton Pinot for $20/bottle, absolute bargain.

Come on BC. My neck hurts.

 

[blackcat20]

Come on BC. My neck hurts.

Just helping you keep those neck muscles limber

 

[Sedimental]

Only merlot should be sideways

 

[TheRealTMA]

Only merlot should be sideways

And Cabernet Franc?

 

[Daver6]

Friend had a dinner party last night with the theme being Italian wine or Italian varietal. One impostor in there too.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Friend had a dinner party last night with the theme being Italian wine or Italian varietal. One impostor in there too.
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What did you think of the Pecorino? We chased down a few last year in Italy. The Pecorino variety is an interesting grape. Very old variety which almost died out but has had a revival in recent years. Quite restricted in area (mainly Abruzzo, Umbria in our direct experiences) and a nice interesting wine

 

[Daver6]

What did you think of the Pecorino? We chased down a few last year in Italy. The Pecorino variety is an interesting grape. Very old variety which almost died out but has had a revival in recent years. Quite restricted in area (mainly Abruzzo, Umbria in our direct experiences) and a nice interesting wine

I thought it was quite interesting. For me, has some characteristics I associate with NZ SB, mainly that green capsicum. Was for more interesting and complex than it though. A friend picked that wine up at auction here actually.

 

[Captain Halliday]

I love it when I find something I didn't know was there. It was also a mini adventure because despite RSW being an outstanding wine, 21 years is a stretch. Langtons gave the '95 McLaren Vale season a 6. So my hopes are not high.

~8 hours in the decanter. Anyone care to make a prediction before I get into it with the roast lamb?