Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Rugby]

Re: Nice Wines I have DranK Recently - Red or White

Couldn't resist any longer. Had to drag one out of the cellar. And yes, it's good!View attachment 58132

Excellent - we 'smuggled' a bottle back in our checked baggage a couple of weeks ago. Everyone in town was raving about the regions 2013 vintage.

 

[Sedimental]

Re: Nice Wines I have DranK Recently - Red or White

Excellent - we 'smuggled' a bottle back in our checked baggage a couple of weeks ago. Everyone in town was raving about the regions 2013 vintage.

Only one!! And go the Wallabies!

 

[Rugby]

Re: Nice Wines I have DranK Recently - Red or White

Continuing the theme we're enjoying this today. We also discovered some nice dry Rieslings.

 

[QF WP]

I think there have been (and will be) lots of wine drunk at AFF#9 in Cairns. Surprised there have been no photos

 

[Sedimental]

I AFF#9 in Cairns.

What you talkin' 'bout Willis?

 

[Sedimental]

2004 Penfolds 407. Multi-regional multi-vineyard Cab. Sweet blackcurrants and cedar on the nose. Deep garnet colour. Substantial mid-palate, spice and tobacco. Powdery tannins. This is about the Cabernet fruit and the oak, not the terroir.
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[Dr Ralph]

2004 Penfolds 407. Multi-regional multi-vineyard Cab. Sweet blackcurrants and cedar on the nose. Deep garnet colour. Substantial mid-palate, spice and tobacco. Powdery tannins. This is about the Cabernet fruit and the oak, not the terroir.
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How much longer on it do you think?

 

[blackcat20]

I think there have been (and will be) lots of wine drunk at AFF#9 in Cairns. Surprised there have been no photos

Too busy for photos

 

[Sedimental]

How much longer on it do you think?

This was the first of my dozen. Took a little while to open up. Quite restrained. Will go another 10 years if stored correctly in my estimation.

 

[unnamed]

And so, it's Mitolo Cantiniere 2013 time.

The Mea Culpa and Cantiniere arrived at the same time. Dilemma: do you try the bio-dynamic mastery of the Innocent Bystander (with all the platitudes of BlackCat ringing in your ear - he loves his IB wines)? Or do you break rank and go for the Aussie underdog - The wine that everybody has been hoping to hate and return...?

The father-in-law said lets try the Mitolo, so we did. I posed to him the same question I conjectured on the Fo blog - is this going to be a Fo success or a Fo (faux) Pa ...?

The colour is dark and brooding, the smell - well, quite restrained. Not the welcome party I was expecting for a heavy weight 14.5%-er. I taste it, and it's very light bodied. It doesn't take long for it to kiss and tell. It's nice and smooth, with lots of chocolate, floral notes and vanilla, a touch of meatiness, and the usual Shiraz fruitiness of plums and dark fruits taking a supporting role. It's - what can I say - a Brazilian! It's a mix of different genes, and all the better for it. You can tell it's a blend of two barrels. It gives conflicting taste notes, but I like it.

If you are after an easy drinking, Summer Aussie Shiraz for the $20 mark - this is it. I was hoping to hate it and write a lovely note back to the Fo saying - nice try, but we are not fooled by your dodgy blend 'flagship' concoction. But, alas - it's a fine wine. And definitely not a Fo (faux) Pa if you don't mind a light bodied, slightly sweet floral Shiraz.

The whole bottle has gone - a first for the Wozza household in a long time. I am humbly eating Mitolo pie, and glad of it!

I found it quite green and acidic... needs lots & lots of air, then it softens down a fair bit...

Still acidic and green but more approachable after ~24 hours in the decanter, Initially I was going to send it back, however after the second day, and with plenty of time in a decanter, it is improving in my opinion.

Those who pulled the trigger on this one, I strongly suggest at least 8 hours in the decanter before drinking.


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[Dr Ralph]

This was the first of my dozen. Took a little while to open up. Quite restrained. Will go another 10 years if stored correctly in my estimation.

Thanks for that. I had a 2003 last night. Disappointing.

 

[beefarmer]

I found it quite green and acidic... needs lots & lots of air, then it softens down a fair bit...

Still acidic and green but more approachable after ~24 hours in the decanter, Initially I was going to send it back, however after the second day, and with plenty of time in a decanter, it is improving in my opinion.

Those who pulled the trigger on this one, I strongly suggest at least 8 hours in the decanter before drinking.


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Thanks for that. I had a 2003 last night. Disappointing.

See good Dr, don't wait for that ten to twelve year alarm clock to drink the ba^*&%$()ds. I like the five to 8 years old idea myself.....yes, I know other circumstances could actually produce the issues that make tasting an adolescent wine not as pleasant as anticipated such as the year involved, and also whether the winemaker is male ( I am a firm believer that ladies make better wines, at least anyway to suit my taste buds my taste buds). Basically I don't like to hear any bad news of this forum but that would be naïve. So a slight digression here before I put finger to key and talk about your eden hall tip of last week.

 

[beefarmer]

Reply to Thread.. As I sit and type, Did I really believe the hype. Dr Ralph tipped an Eden Hall, did he set himself up for a fall?

This was a question I was contemplating and the timing could not have been better. Yesterday, a bloke who has owned two Caulfield Cup winners told me he liked the sectionals for number 11 in the big race. Being a mug punter, I put a fiver straight on the place as it was in the mid twenties. Well, straight down the s bend my fiver went, but I wouldn't write my gurners/pipers lane man off. Come Sunday night, barbeque time for the fam and time to pull something applicable out. Nothing better that Dr Ralph's tip of the Dan Murphys delivery deal of $99 for 6, Eden Hall CSV 2007. How did the punt go?

Well firstly, we all like something different so a csl fits the bill. We all have blown a packet on the fo and others so when I saw this recommendation, I jumped. Not quite as fast as number 11, but opening and pouring had me excited. There is a lot of inbuilt excitement that surrounds a newbie. Great colour, very nice lively deep plum, but, I could see it, that very slight tinge of brown. I am not talking hawthorn here, but just a faintness around the rim. the slightest tinge on the edge. As we know, not a show stopper but a slight worry. Any distractions to a newbie are a worry. To the nose. Deep plums, cherries and good oak. very good oak. We've read this stuff hundreds of times, but it is hasvery inviting nose. Initially it was heavily wood influenced. It's been sitting for 7 years in glass I would suspect, so as time went on, that oakiness disappeared leading to the money shot. If it looks good, if it smells good, it must taste good.

Dr Ralph, congratulations. This is a wonderful wine. I have written notes down in the time and I am re writing them in a better order. Through the years, we sit down an enjoy a wine and this is one that gets better and better as the bottle gets emptier. Initially I thought that for a 52%Cab/40%Shiraz/8%Viognier it may have been heavier, but that was preconception. Erroneous as it turns out. 8%Viognier would certainly scare a few off, but let me tell you, this would be a hard wine to guess the ingredients. I think less percentage V in the Glenlofty comes up stronger and possibly here it is camouflagued by the Cab and Shiraz together. The wine is incredibly elegant and doesn't, and isn't the big ballsy barossan. You know a good scotch, you know a good beer, you know a good wine when it keeps getting sipped. This is not too sweet as well, and the tannins are almost non existent. nicely integrated and to me suggestive of a 3-5years life. As I hit the submit button, there is less than a mouthful left. Seriously elegant, very well made, finesse, 17bucks, basically supurb.

 

[Blockers]

Reply to Thread..Nothing better that Dr Ralph's tip of the Dan Murphys delivery deal of $99 for 6, Eden Hall CSV 2007. How did the punt go?

Well firstly, we all like something different so a csl fits the bill. We all have blown a packet on the fo and others so when I saw this recommendation, I jumped. Not quite as fast as number 11, but opening and pouring had me excited. There is a lot of inbuilt excitement that surrounds a newbie. Great colour, very nice lively deep plum, but, I could see it, that very slight tinge of brown. I am not talking hawthorn here, but just a faintness around the rim. the slightest tinge on the edge. As we know, not a show stopper but a slight worry. Any distractions to a newbie are a worry. To the nose. Deep plums, cherries and good oak. very good oak. We've read this stuff hundreds of times, but it is hasvery inviting nose. Initially it was heavily wood influenced. It's been sitting for 7 years in glass I would suspect, so as time went on, that oakiness disappeared leading to the money shot. If it looks good, if it smells good, it must taste good.

Dr Ralph, congratulations. This is a wonderful wine. I have written notes down in the time and I am re writing them in a better order. Through the years, we sit down an enjoy a wine and this is one that gets better and better as the bottle gets emptier. Initially I thought that for a 52%Cab/40%Shiraz/8%Viognier it may have been heavier, but that was preconception. Erroneous as it turns out. 8%Viognier would certainly scare a few off, but let me tell you, this would be a hard wine to guess the ingredients. I think less percentage V in the Glenlofty comes up stronger and possibly here it is camouflagued by the Cab and Shiraz together. The wine is incredibly elegant and doesn't, and isn't the big ballsy barossan. You know a good scotch, you know a good beer, you know a good wine when it keeps getting sipped. This is not too sweet as well, and the tannins are almost non existent. nicely integrated and to me suggestive of a 3-5years life. As I hit the submit button, there is less than a mouthful left. Seriously elegant, very well made, finesse, 17bucks, basically supurb.

Great review beefarmer and thanks Dr Ralph for the recommendation! You'll be pleased to know this offer is still available on DM online as I felt I needed to try on the back of such endorsements! look forward to adding my 2 cents when they arrive...

 

[Dr Ralph]

See good Dr, don't wait for that ten to twelve year alarm clock to drink the ba^*&%$()ds. I like the five to 8 years old idea myself.....

I simply don't have a choice. Wish I did.

I'm actually thinking of offloading about 10% of my current stock to a friend who has made me a reasonable offer.

 

[Dr Ralph]

Reply to Thread.. As I sit and type, Did I really believe the hype. Dr Ralph tipped an Eden Hall, did he set himself up for a fall?



Dr Ralph, congratulations. This is a wonderful wine. I

Glad you enjoyed it. I think I said 'never had a bad Eden Hall' previously and it appears it rings true

Still waiting for mine to land though.

 

[Wozza]

I concluded the other day that my deal of the year for WineMarket was the RWT 2013 at $89 a bottle. I would say that my VinoMofo deal of the year is likely to be the Hewitson Private Cellar Shiraz Mourvedre 2010 in magnum format for $75 a bottle.

My Vivino review said:

"It's a worthy Hewitson flagship wine, and its signature Barossan traits are singing a great tune, with a refined red berry fruit power and a meaty bouquet. It has a matching muscular palate, topped with a long and luxurious finish. In magnum format, it's showing real promise to develop more over the next 10+ years. Not sure why the Private Cellars are being flogged off in magnum format so cheap, but if you are after a classy, age-worthy red for a dinner party, then buy, as they are going for a song."

Vivino 4 stars from me

The only thing I would add here is a silly mistake with holding this wine. It's under cork, and I had it proud of place (upright) in the trophy cabinet. Not good, the cork was drying and disintegrating. So watch out, if you have some of these bottles yourself [although I doubt you good wine folk would be as neglectful].

 

[Wozza]

Last night I also sampled the very lovely Willoughby Park Kalgan Rock Chardonnay 2013.

My Vivino review reads:

"Intense aromas of melons, grapefruits and tropical fruits. Lovely fruit wave that crescendos to a tight acid finish, which tops out with a slight minerally, crispy finish (like a good Champs). That's followed by a long after taste of tangy tropical fruits that linger for a good while. The oak is supporting, but very subtle with the fresh tropical fruit and acidity doing the main talking. Very nice."

Vivino 3.5 stars from me

It's not too dissimilar to the Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay 2013 in terms of fruit taste, but it has the crispness that starts the fine after taste. Recommended.

 

[beefarmer]

Last night I also sampled the very lovely Willoughby Park Kalgan Rock Chardonnay 2013.

My Vivino review reads:

"Intense aromas of melons, grapefruits and tropical fruits. Lovely fruit wave that crescendos to a tight acid finish, which tops out with a slight minerally, crispy finish (like a good Champs). That's followed by a long after taste of tangy tropical fruits that linger for a good while. The oak is supporting, but very subtle with the fresh tropical fruit and acidity doing the main talking. Very nice."

Vivino 3.5 stars from me

It's not too dissimilar to the Seppelt Jaluka Chardonnay 2013 in terms of fruit taste, but it has the crispness that starts the fine after taste. Recommended.

Good review Wozza, has the Pavlovs Dog in me excited. Those western Australian Willoughby park folks certainly put out a few good ones don't they. They remind me a lot like the Healesville based , BC20 favourites Innocent Bystander with their whole setup. Bring on a few more reviews in the next week.

 

[ComeFlyWithMe]

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The only thing I would add here is a silly mistake with holding this wine. It's under cork, and I had it proud of place (upright) in the trophy cabinet. Not good, the cork was drying and disintegrating. So watch out, if you have some of these bottles yourself [although I doubt you good wine folk would be as neglectful].

With wine, as with life, one should always keep one's cork wet.