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What was the pick of the Standish?

Unfortunately, no easy answer. Work is required to find value. General tips: - Cote de Beaune better value generally that Cote de nuits (Pommard and Volnay are traditionally good examples of the ends of the spectrum). - Cote Chalonaisse and Maconnais are cheaper than the above but more known for...

I was always under the impression that Basket Press is available at the cellar door? Is it easily accessible in person or do you need to be there right at release?

Langton's sale seems to be back on last week of the month. Haven't had a proper look through yet. - Mitolo Jester $10 - Hare's Chase Ironscraper - $15 - Greenock Creek Marananga $20

https://www.3aw.com.au/customers-dreams-dashed-as-liquorland-refuses-to-honour-beer-bargain/ Latest bargain not so lucky

Chalmers looking to plant nerello mascalese in heathcote...interesting read...

$15 each with "CREED" coupon. https://www.nicks.com.au/2017-the-kings-creed-chardonnay?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Wine+Newsletter+No.1157&utm_content=&sc_src=email_1794220&sc_lid=97977869&sc_uid=uVxiGjlczK&sc_llid=31994&sc_eh=3a7850f40480d2e81 Reviews make it seem good...

TWC latest deal seems like a good one https://www.thewinecollective.com.au/products/2018-jilyara-the-williams-block-cabernet-sauvignon?utm_campaign=138987_wk17_sun_jiljarra_mwg_vf&utm_medium=email&utm_source=email_weekly_promo&utm_term=hero_jilyara&dm_i=5SN8,2Z8R,1432K2,9PW4,1 $37.50 less $20...

If you are looking for something to mix up the $250, picked this up from VC today. 2 for $50 https://www.vintagecellars.com.au/sparkling/arras-blanc-de-blancs-nv-750ml_3914862 Don't know much about it. New wine as part of latest release. Edit: It is Arras BbD NV

With the celebratory season fastly approaching I want to keep my eye out for some reasonably priced domestic sparkling. (Not an area that I am well versed in) I was thinking of the below as a starting point: - A by Arras/ Arras brute elite (DM selling in a twin pack) - Seppelt Original Shiraz...

How is it drinking? It looks quite dark

. https://imbibe.com/news/rockstar-winemaker-taras-ochota-has-died/ A man with stories: https://realwinepeople.com/blogs/podcasts/taras-ochota-episode-1

Interesting to also hear the critisism of lean, underripe, austere wines. The more common critisism I am used to is jammy, overextracted and alcoholic

Any Idea who the winemaker is he is referring to in the article? Mac Forbes possibly?

Quite the opposite of a bargain but the Wine Collective look to have stock of The Standish 2018 for $130. Might still work our worthwhile for those who missed out/ have a bunch of vouchers

I read the Jeremy Oliver story previously posted. I am a bit sceptical on his Pinot score when he makes such sweeping statements across how poor Aust pinot is. We might not be making Burgundy (and are past trying to replicate it) but we have found our own identity quite well.

67 Pall Mall are starting to put together quite a substantial database of past wine events for replay: https://www.67pallmall.com/virtual-events/

Do they still do 1/2 bottles?

There is a 2008 Nuits-St-Georges (albeit one made in partnership with Burch Family and most likely targeted at the OZ market) in several VM packs, including the below for $175 : https://www.vinomofo.com/wines/mixed-case/wine-buyer-s-premium-selection