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I concur for what that's worth on the identity, but much as I like Zin (oh no, now I'm sounding like VM!), I wasn't totally taken with their previous offering (2014?) - particularly after the magnificence of Warrabilla (memo to self get more of these).

Ah fond memories of when Pyrex paraphernalia constituted a significant proportion of share house domestic consumable implements in many forms, sizes and combinations. We, ah, probably had inferior wine to this back in the day ...

I must say I agree ... Trawling through the chaotic box-strewn wine zone, I realised that VM products comprise about 80% of the stash. But probably only 3 or four wines that I'm keen to keep or would purchase again - so must consume the others to make room. And 12 of something that's a bit meh...

Bone Shaker Imports Delivered on Today :-| Adelaide SA Wednesday 2:00 pm Sunny 40°C First VM purchase since mid-December, despite numerous temptations.

Hi to clarify: Full refund returning10 or 11/12, 5/6. Otherwise pro rata on part-cases. :cool:

So the Domaine du Penlois Morgon 2014? You're right , of course AC. $25 is about right. It's not a light fleshy Beaujolais but does have the aroma of the young drink now style. Lacks any real depth of flavour but no nastiness. Quite a reasonable drop - I may have preferred to have tried when...

Domaine du Penlois is 'in transit'. Hope I didn't prod VM - I was being flippant. :lol: Will I get to try it this year or next?

Agreed AC - but I found the decanter review too much to ignore, though difficult to find. They seem to have had a significant boost in quality out of nowhere even if it was a "dream vintage" - here's 2013 notes And I certainly agree that the RRP's are notional at best in these circumstances...

Had a lovely French Gamay at La Buvette a couple of weeks ago. It was delicious, complex & whilst very drinkable, lasted 2 of us a whole night through dinner. I think that's actually a good barometer of quality wine - it stays in the glass longer! (Sorry didn't think to make a note of what it...

No subscriptions for this little black duck :cool: To report on recent arrivals Black Market Rose is LongLine Bimini Twist McLaren Vale Rosé 2015. Too extracted & sweet for mine. Will give it another go ice-cold on a hot day to see if my impression improves. But I think McLaren Vale don't even...

Ulithorne DONA GSM :) So I'm an 'expert' now?

Ordered my first load from Wine Direct on 16th, arrived yesterday. Most impressive. Grenache Bridges $160 - 3 x 2014 Richard Hamilton Burtons Old Bush Vines Grenache +$0.00(RRP $45.00) 3 x 2015 Curtis Family Vineyards Limited Series McLaren Vale Grenache +$0.00(RRP $100.00) No One Will...

I was lucky enough to attend a function at Universal Wine Bar - must be 20-ish years ago. Anyhow they had 3 makers from Germany & Austria visiting & providing a very informal seminar/slurp. Such intensity & crystal clean wines. They revealed that they had contracts with the local 'estate'...

Hi All Has anyone tried the Associates 'Squid Ink' Sparkling Shiraz? Got the Loada Mencia in both the Alternative & Premium Imports mixed boxes - Delish! Highly recommended for those who like slurpable medium bodies fleshy seduction ...

Todays Black Market Gruner Veltliner 2016 Adelaide Hills, $30.00 down to $9.90 (Vale maker in the blurb) I think might be Pertaringa 'Regional Series' Gruner Veltliner 2016, but cannot confirm specific details from Wines by Geoff Hardy web site. I would like to Boom on this but it is a complete...

Re: Dan Murphy's and Other Wine Deals To muddy the waters, what's with the Pet Nat predilection for crown seals????? Given the - dare I say - unpredictability of how much fermentation has continued in the bottle, having a jagged-edged piece of metal sitting atop who knows how much CO2 dying to...

Their Parola's Durif & Zinfandel are sensational - I imagine their Cabernet & Shiraz siblings are similarly impressive. Available through their website & at Nicks. As I reported here elsewhere the extra 10 -12 bucks is a quantum leap in quality between reserve & Parola's. (But still a mighty...

Re: Vinomofo Wine Deals - Squid Ink I bought their 2014 Grenache thru VM for $12.90 - it's pretty good actually. They didn't go overboard chasing a 15% monster. From what I can gather from here, their wines are solid if not spectacular & good value thru VM (though I seem to recall one of their...

It's pretty good, though as usual I wouldn't want to pay "full price". I was a little concerned when I saw it was a deep pink colour & touted itself as strawberries & cream. I feared a confectioned pinot. But blow me down it does taste of strawberries & cream but thankfully no cloying sweetness...