Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[QF WP]

Tonight after a fantastic 2 game indoor beach volleyball night where we spanked the opposing two teams, I'm sitting down to this EpiQure wine:



An interesting wine - a modest nose, with oak coming through. Not long on the palate and went well with cheese and apple

 

[JohnM]

So tonight is still 1992 but the cabernet.According to Tahbilk still at it's peak.Once again they are right.Beautiful,well balanced wine.

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The Tahbilk corks are always good quality.But enough of this fancy smancy glasses.The only glass to drink wine from is a big one!

Have you remembered to re-stock your cellar since 1992 drron .

 

[TomVexille]

Have you remembered to re-stock your cellar since 1992 drron .

He probably doesn't need to...

 

[AdMEL]

So tonight is still 1992 but the cabernet.According to Tahbilk still at it's peak.Once again they are right.Beautiful,well balanced wine.

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The Tahbilk corks are always good quality.But enough of this fancy smancy glasses.The only glass to drink wine from is a big one!

Haven't tasted a Tahbilk that old, but have enjoyed a 2006.

I recall being in Hobart in winter with two friends several years ago and trying some local reds ... We all thought they were terrible! We specifically went to a bottle shop and bought a Tahbilk (Can't remember whether it was Shiraz or Cab Sauv) ... Much more enjoyable (even if it was current vintage!).

 

[MadMick10]

I thought I'd do some "quality control" of some of my recent purchases - so I tried out the 2012 Amelia Park Reserve Shiraz, and also (but not pictured) the 2012 Amelia Park Cabernet Merlot. I decanted both - the Cabernet Merlot is still young and punchy but was better after a few hours after decanting. I'll keep this stored away to drink in a few years time.
The Shiraz was a beautiful drop even now, displaying really nice fruit and length - but will also get better with age. Had around a glass left in the decanter 24 hours later and was still drinking well.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Tonight after a fantastic 2 game indoor beach volleyball night where we spanked the opposing two teams, I'm sitting down to this EpiQure wine:

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An interesting wine - a modest nose, with oak coming through. Not long on the palate and went well with cheese and apple

Have been biting my tongue for a number of days since the wine looks great but I really wanted to write "QF WP - you just gotta get over these labelled glasses, Bru!" But maybe I won't...:evil:

 

[QF WP]

As I won it during Buzzards' recent wine tour, I thought it was a perfect glass to be using. YMMV.

I just got an email from Penfolds regarding their Cellar Reserve - they're having a sale. This might tempt some people:
https://shop.penfolds.com/penfolds/...r-Reserve-Mixed-Selection/bottle/2_450.action

 

[JohnM]

Have been biting my tongue for a number of days since the wine looks great but I really wanted to write "QF WP - you just gotta get over these labelled glasses, Bru!" But maybe I won't...:evil:

I still swear he's deliberately trying to do our heads in :shock:.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I still swear he's deliberately trying to do our heads in :shock:.

LOL. YMSTBICNPC. After my last post maybe I should refrain

 

[JohnM]

LOL. YMSTBICNPC. After my last post maybe I should refrain

Don't.....:mrgreen:.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Don't.....:mrgreen:.

This explains the many facets of AFF wine drinkers' behaviours I suggest...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjvi_1dMDq4

The rest of the series demonstrates AFF wine tourism as well...

 

[boomy]

Got this fancy wooden box delivered today with six Thomas Hardy Cab Sav 2012 bottles inside. Interesting mix from Coonawarra and Margaret River.

It's screw cap and can cellar for 8-12 years.

Will have one tonight with dinner and put the rest away for a few years.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Got this fancy wooden box delivered today with six Thomas Hardy Cab Sav 2012 bottles inside. Interesting mix from Coonawarra and Margaret River.

It's screw cap and can cellar for 8-12 years.

Will have one tonight with dinner and put the rest away for a few years.

But what's it taste like?

 

[jasonking]

Time is ripe and right for Torbreck Factor.
Wow, wow and wow. Sad that Dave Powell is no longer with Torbreck.
Keenly awaiting his next new release.

 

[boomy]

But what's it taste like?

Well...TBH I wasn't impressed. It was just too simple and too mild. There was nothing there to justify the $130 RRP or even the actual price payed of $65. In these price ranges I'm expecting some "Wow" factor but got nothing here. I had much cheaper Coonawarra Cab Savs which impressed me more then this one.
Hopefully it's just a case of too young to drink now and it will be better in a few years.

 

[blackcat20]

Well...TBH I wasn't impressed. It was just too simple and too mild. There was nothing there to justify the $130 RRP or even the actual price payed of $65. In these price ranges I'm expecting some "Wow" factor but got nothing here. I had much cheaper Coonawarra Cab Savs which impressed me more then this one.
Hopefully it's just a case of too young to drink now and it will be better in a few years.

VM have a good return policy...

 

[boomy]

VM have a good return policy...

I'm actually considering that.
Will send them an email as I'm expecting another delivery from VM sometime next week so maybe can do a swap.

 

[Sedimental]

Pre Anzac Day lunch @ Vine, New Farm, Brisbane.

 

[Sedimental]

All wines masked and tasted blind.

 

[Sedimental]

Always room for dessert!