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Not the 2019, 2018 was very good. I think the 2019 was $15pb in the Thursday Carpe Diem sale, some of these in this sale the same price as in Carpe Diem too.

Curtis Martins Shiraz 2020 is currently around at $30-$35pb and has been offered as low as $25pb.

Yeah probably, some of the new joiners have received 1 email, some none. 1724217706 Getting acknowledgement for list inclusion by email is fine, it seems getting email from the list is a bit like the Wendouree lottery though.

The was a first email one-off forward, others who signed up after me received an email on 16th.

Thanks. Alex put me on the list and I received one email on 5 August, nothing since.

Is this from a new VIP email? I'm supposedly on the list now, haven't received a new email.

Also Dowie Doole expands with major winery & vineyard acquisition

Apparently now owned and wines made by Dowie Doole. Also this dozen at $116 with more variety. https://www.skyecellars.com.au/members/best-sellers-pack-6

The secret with St Hallett Black NV I think is to let it warm up a bit, too cold and it's too lean and mean.

Yeah, was $180/12 delivered back in June. Got some positive reviews from my people.

AFIK CW only took over Cape Barren last year. Actually (from Wine Companion) "Cape Barren was founded in '99 by Peter Matthew. He sold the business in late '09 to Rob Dundon and Tom Adams, who together have amassed in excess of 50 years experience in winemaking, viticulture and international...

Yes, didn't enjoy it as much as the 2018. Not as lush and full in the mid palate, a touch astringent to finish.

Cape Barren is now part of CW Wines and they have come out with a number of new lines under the Cape Barren label, including back vintages that have no previous existence under the former Cape Barren ownership. But if this is similar/as good as the excellent Rare Bird 2018 that was previously...

The lake is large and slow to drain and 2020 Coonawarra not a stellar vintage, in fact very far from it. Caveat emptor.

Assess for yourself the evidence provided above. I find it quite convincing, but I haven't checked if Sam Kim started another TN for a 2020 Coonawarra Cabernet with those same words. I think his AI TN generator probably wouldn't allow that.

I'm not a big fan, tried in a fairly strong set of 6, I found it a bit lean and astringent, tannin dominating the fruit on the palate, others in the group liked it more. I ranked the set in this order, all the others 2021 vintage. Neldner Road Baross/Eden Valleys Shiraz Eldredge Blue Chip Clare...

I still have one of the 2005 EJ Carr from the DM deal at around $85 back in 2020. Just bought 6 of these for the price of 2 of the Arras. https://www.grays.com/retail/JANBRU156LD/wine/jansz-tasmania-late-disgorged-vintage-cuvee-2015-6-x-750ml

On the rare occasions I visit my local Last Choice I get some strange looks from the staff (usually no other customers in the wine section) when I wander around laughing out loud at the prices and walk out with nothing.

I find the Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky (700ml) | Nicks Wine Merchants a classier option than the standard 10yo. And currently cheaper than the 10 yo at Nicks.

+1 for Nicks, I buy a lot of wine and Whisk(e)y there.