Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Cruiser Elite]

As a result of Tommy and pestegal taking me out and getting me ‘Molly the monk’ on Sat nt I have been suffering from a severe case of flu since - last nt I decided best treatment was a large red pill - amazing how much better I felt post treatment!!


I was too crook to even worry about quality of pic - it is what it is

 

[afro]

A great Barossa red. At it's peak.

View attachment 157024

still young when i first tasted 2 years ago, 2004 and 2006 still needs more time, 2008 can go for another decade.

 

[boomy]

Recent Cracka 50% deal. Nice drop but too young to drink now. Put aside and try again in few years.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Recent Cracka 50% deal. Nice drop but too young to drink now. Put aside and try again in few years.

Thanks for the intel boomy - I bought a doz to split with a cobber - whilst too yound to drink now do you think Caracka were accurate in their claims this 'Stacks up against the Moss Woods etc'?

 

[boomy]

Thanks for the intel boomy - I bought a doz to split with a cobber - whilst too yound to drink now do you think Caracka were accurate in their claims this 'Stacks up against the Moss Woods etc'?

Absolutely not. Moss Wood Cab Sav is in a different league, found no resemblance between the two.

The reason I’m keeping Flowstone is because the price we got it for was fair. If paid the RRP I would have sent it back.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Absolutely not. Moss Wood Cab Sav is in a different league, found no resemblance between the two.

The reason I’m keeping Flowstone is because the price we got it for was fair. If paid the RRP I would have sent it back.

Nope I didn't suggest it resembles Moss Wood - from Cracka Web Site - Flowstone Queen of the Earth

 

[boomy]

Nope I didn't suggest it resembles Moss Wood - from Cracka Web Site - Flowstone Queen of the Earth

That guy is obviously the expert and yea it’s good wine but I can’t agree with the statement that “it doesn’t get much better than that in Margaret River”.

 

[Daver6]

Something a little different from McLaren Vale being consumed in the heart of WA Cabernet country

 

[tielec]

I've heard mixed reviews for the Known Pleasure Shiraz 2017, so I figured best to try it myself.

Note, this had just been delivered and I suspect some bottle shock may be involved.

My immediate reaction upon opening was dismay as there was a heavily reductive nose, to the point of being unpleasant. I suspected heat shock, or contamination as the pumpkin, cardboardy mecaptin nose was dominant, however, there was also a very clear fruit depth in the background. No floral aromatics to speak of, but we are talking McLaren Vale so that's to be expected I guess.

The palate was also a bit stewy, which I can live with in an older wine, but not a 2017. That fruit though, dense, complex evolving across the palate, despite the bagginess. The first taste was less than enjoyable and I half expected to be pouring this one out. Almost tasted like a natural ferment, with a complex, not-quite-enjoyable earthy character that develops through the finish. A real bitter finish too, and not acidic, but something else that was not quite right for me.

However, over the course of 3 hours the oxygen completely transformed the wine. The reductive elements disappeared, the fruit tightened up and what shone through was a medium bodied, slightly too fruity, not quite stalky enough but nevertheless enjoyable wine. The length was superb, and the bitter finish became a refreshing characteristic; this is a wine that you can gulp down very easily.

I can't understand how JH gave this 98, except possibly for the promise of things to come, I think it will improve a hell of a lot with a few years in the bottle. I wouldn't buy it at $60, although in a few years that may seem short-sighted. I was happy to pay $30 and would do so again.

 

[baiden]

I've heard mixed reviews for the Known Pleasure Shiraz 2017, so I figured best to try it myself.

Note, this had just been delivered and I suspect some bottle shock may be involved.

My immediate reaction upon opening was dismay as there was a heavily reductive nose, to the point of being unpleasant. I suspected heat shock, or contamination as the pumpkin, cardboardy mecaptin nose was dominant, however, there was also a very clear fruit depth in the background. No floral aromatics to speak of, but we are talking McLaren Vale so that's to be expected I guess.

The palate was also a bit stewy, which I can live with in an older wine, but not a 2017. That fruit though, dense, complex evolving across the palate, despite the bagginess. The first taste was less than enjoyable and I half expected to be pouring this one out. Almost tasted like a natural ferment, with a complex, not-quite-enjoyable earthy character that develops through the finish. A real bitter finish too, and not acidic, but something else that was not quite right for me.

However, over the course of 3 hours the oxygen completely transformed the wine. The reductive elements disappeared, the fruit tightened up and what shone through was a medium bodied, slightly too fruity, not quite stalky enough but nevertheless enjoyable wine. The length was superb, and the bitter finish became a refreshing characteristic; this is a wine that you can gulp down very easily.

I can't understand how JH gave this 98, except possibly for the promise of things to come, I think it will improve a hell of a lot with a few years in the bottle. I wouldn't buy it at $60, although in a few years that may seem short-sighted. I was happy to pay $30 and would do so again.

Current online offer (secret selection) with Dans @ $29/btl. HH gave it 89 saying it needs time. A few interesting reviews on Vivino.

 

[qaz]

I enjoyed this more than expected (or maybe not) - why? Well, I had hoped that more AFFers would taste it, though perhaps it was always going to be an uphill battle persuading a bunch of mostly blokes to drink something other than red - not surprisingly, my 2008 Forest Hill Block 9 Shiraz didn't make it back home.

The difference between (good) young and aged whites is more significant than for reds, such that some people can/will only drink whites if they're old - so if you've never had an 8-10yo riesling, chardonnay, or semillon, then I encourage you to try them sometime






Ochota Barrels Fugazi: probably up there with Lino Ramble Gomas and Vanguardist MVG in terms of favourite grenaches - note the 12.2% alcohol content of the 2017 - Fugazi were also a great band


Benevelli @ Boccaccio:

Again tks to qaz for posting the link to access these from Qantas Wine - mix pack of 6 these - they are just stunning wines!

Your pleasure is mine

Due to a mishap at the restaurant last night, the manager was required to dispose of a couple of white wines. Fortunately we were chatting to him at the time and were afforded a (rather generous) taste of each.

Right place, right time

 

[Daver6]

When in the heart of WA Chardonnay country. Had this at Settlers Tavern last night in Margaret River

 

[boomy]

The joys of sitting in the balcony on rainy day enjoying a glass (or 8.6 ) of good red.

 

[VPS]

The joys of sitting in the balcony on rainy day enjoying a glass (or 8.6 ) of good red.

View attachment 157410

I'd give you a bottle of that if I could see some rain (it's been a while in Adelaide)

 

[Steady]

Some wines since my last post here
This was a gift, not a bad wine


This was over the hill, one of The PN JohnM was referring to awhile back that should be consumed young


This was ok..... a 10h decant probably helped. Had a slight eucalyptus hint on the palate that was distracting


I prefer the Hand Picked over the Vinevale

 

[boomy]

I'd give you a bottle of that if I could see some rain (it's been a while in Adelaide)

It’s pouring here all weekend. Nice to watch from up high with a glass of wine but flooding is a pain if need to drive.

 

[beefarmer]

Some wines since my last post here
This was a gift, not a bad wine
View attachment 157423

This was over the hill, one of The PN JohnM was referring to awhile back that should be consumed young
View attachment 157424

This was ok..... a 10h decant probably helped. Had a slight eucalyptus hint on the palate that was distracting
View attachment 157425

I prefer the Hand Picked over the Vinevale
View attachment 157435

Very nice photos Steady and seeing the Essendon jumper reminds me of the time when myself and a recently departed mate of mine went around to as many coles supermakets as we could find buying as much of the 1982 wynns red slash blend. It was $1.99 back then and I still rank it in my top 20 of all time. Amazingly a short bloke, about 5foot six came into the shop i was working and bought some panadol. John Wade was his name, and i told him how good the wine he made was. John wade left for west oz after that i believe. My wine imbibement in the past couple of years has been huge knocking off a lot of the vinimofo cases bit by bit but i would like to add one from them that Wozza said he enjoyed and maybe some others did too. I had it in August last year and it was the 2012 paxton Jones Block maca shiraz. Just sublime.

 

[Buzzard]

Merlot Sangiovese is not a blend I've come across before so was quite happy to give this one a try at a little Italian eatery to wash down a pizza or two. $8 by the glass or $38 for the bottle made getting the bottle a no brainer. It's not a complex wine but a nice light style with a bit of spice and medium length finish, it was perfectly enjoyable with our meal. I'd not hesitate having it again .

 

[drron]

Buzz your $8 a glass made me think OT.Wanting to try a little restaurant in rural Vermont later this year and they have a small but interesting wine list.They have an enlightened policy on wine sales-4 glasses per bottle so if a glass is $8 the bottle is $32-and they do mean a glass is a quarter of a bottle.So looking forward to trying a few different drops.

 

[qaz]

Chardonnays from three different regions, with the Jimjoca (Mornington) and Hazeldene (Yarra) needing more time, especially the latter which was best on its third (and final) day. The Jimjoca isn't up to the Reserve, but still a bargain for currently $23 on Cellar One (less with $20 referral credit). The Scout is a fine Adelaide Hills example, at least as good as Wolf Blass White Label, but probably not better than the M3 or Tapanappa Tiers.

The Ravensworth also definitely needs more time and was best on its third and final day - at the moment, the Coriole is more immediately enjoyable.