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No :(

Some fair points, but I still disagree overall, and think this is a conditioning from penfolds' prolonged high prices. Yes the 389 has staying power, and yes it has prestige/collectability but there are other wines out there at much better value - the wynns black label for example. In 389 you're...

It's sweet in that fruit-forward kind of way. Not bad for a quaffing/bbq wine for those who don't drink much red wine, but at that price point i'd probably end up with a wirra wirra church block instead

I've stayed at Chateau Elan - very nice, particularly with the kangaroos coming out at dusk/dawn. You can also walk to Bimbadgen which is a nice winery

I had lots of issues in my cart with 'change delivery type or location' - managed to get some heirloom chardonnay and some block 5 CS

Yep - that's what I grabbed, although thought i'd try a 14

Black Label is better VFM, but I quite like the V&A CabShiraz. Had a current vintage last weekend and it was beautiful. Nicer than the black label IMO and good cellaring potential. Note that it comes in a tall bottle, which will cause cellaring issues if you keep in boxes (e.g. Kennards etc). I...

That's a great haul! Managed to get a few of the LEAS and a Pierro. Wish I'd been able to get the savaterre!

I reckon (based on trying to cross reference scores and what's available on langtons already - not a 100% accurate approach): Barossa Old Vine Company Ulithorne avitus ? Maybe Meshach? Yalumba Octavius Clarendon Hills Syrah Torbreck the Factor that comes to about $700 on RRP though, so...

Ah - good to know! I've been much more active on the red-wine front, so wanted to make sure I didn't miss out on the bubbly too.. appreciate the quick response!

Has anyone got any advice on birth year champagne purchasing? Specifically, I'd been hoping to pick up a bottle for my daughter's birth in 2018. I'm familiar with how to do that with red wine, but unsure no champagne.. hoping there might be others who could help answer the following: By all...

I just cleared out Warringah Mall's 3 remaining - all 2017. Amazing deal

Yep, that seals it. I would be pretty annoyed if I was sent that bottle as an 'icon'. I had thought at one stage it might be the St Hallets Old Block shiraz which would probably better suit that description, but not Dandelion

Sadly not.. I see it most in their RRPs which always seem to be higher than usual. E.g. Clonakilla oriada at RRP $40? Hrmm don't think so

I thought the Platinum was from the 2017 Sommelier awards.. And agreed, hardly an icon, but we're talking about MWG here :) AH sorry saw the other Platinum. It matches the Platinum I mentioned as well as wine companion. Not sure on the others after I lost interest!

Looks like Dandelion Red Queen of the Eden off the top of my head

Bonus points came through for me, but no August points.. sigh

Are you able to tell us specifics? Seems to be a somewhat sensitive subject!

I would prefer the points too actually. It's about half a return business trip to Europe, which is worth way more than $1.5k

Full annual fee refunded for me (after half previously). We'll see if the points arrive next month or not.. this is the first time I've not had my usual monthly points arrive.