Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[TomVexille]

Purchased recently from Dan's at ~40% discount. Very good value, drinks well now but I'll cellar the two bottles left a few more years.

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Good to know. Now there's no rush to drink one of ours now

 

[Wozza]

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

For those that love an elegant but powerful Barossa Shiraz, I would recommend:

the Peter Lehmann VSV Hongell Shiraz 2012



On Cellar Tracker, I posted the following tasting note:

https://www.cellartracker.com/note.a...6497a87e4810fc

"A powerfully elegant 4.1 from me. Halliday gave this wine a 97 and Special Value Wine status ($60 cellar door). The Peter Lehmann winery awarded the Hongell's small block on the Western Ridge of the Barossa where this wine hails from 'Very Special Vineyard' status (hence VSV) for displaying "the ultimate harmony of varietal and region". The fruit and French oak (12 mths) work seamlessly to produce a powerfully elegant nose and medium bodied palate of black and blue berries, black pepper and a touch or cured meats. Only 750 cases made. This is a Barossa classic in the making and a must-buy for Barossa-Die-Hards who like a French oak influence ..."

[For Vivino users, I posted a slightly shorter version on Vivino too: http://www.vivino.com/wines/15530941]

It's drinking nicely now, but it is showing great promise for the future.

At $39.95 a bottle from MyCellars ($60 cellar door), I think it's a pretty decent wine for the price: 2012 Peter Lehmann VSV Hongell Shiraz, Barossa Valley - myCellars.com.au. But get in quick, there's only 18 left ...!

 

[AnonymousCoward]

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

Not sure how to link to a Cellar Tracker tasting note (still working it all out).

From the CT page for the wine: https://www.cellartracker.com/wine....DW1817835_1_Kd8839a23a694418a226497a87e4810fc click the "Wozza Likes This" heading, and it takes you to the individual note: https://www.cellartracker.com/note....DW1817835_1_Kd8839a23a694418a226497a87e4810fc

 

[Wozza]

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

I am really starting to fall for Tassie wines. And this amazing Cab Sauv is reinforcing that belief:

the Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon 2004



Such a stunning wine. I could taste the terrior and the winemakers treatment of the wine before bottling. Hence my Vivino and Cellar Tracker tasting note:

http://www.vivino.com/wines/10963584 and http://http://www.cellartracker.com/w?881175

"Wow. My first Domaine A Cab Sauv - and a massive 4.4 from me. Domaine A is situated in the Cool Valley of Tasmania. The wine is batch vinified in stainless steel tanks before spending 2/3 years in new oak. And you can tell. Colour: impenetrable dark garnet. Nose: rich, sweet cherries, plums, blackberries, with a fresh mineral undertone. The palate is huge, as those flavours peak mid palate, leaving a cherries, leather, mint, white pepper and stainless steel finish lingering long into the night. At its peak."

Another Langton's great buy in one of their Mystery Dozen packs at $50 at bottle (average across the dozen). My only bottle. So definitely one for the Wish List hunt.

Steady, et al, you are some lucky buggers living where you do. Forget about the lack of a Dan Murphy's...! Your neck of the woods produces some fine wines.

 

[Sedimental]

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

Last Tuesday of the month's wine options night was certainly educational! Remember we were tasting these wines blind.

 

[Sedimental]

Lot drier/tannic than the temp. Savoury, not fruity. Old World.

 

[Sedimental]

And a Pinot to finish the first bracket.Restrained but great length.

 

[penegal]

Some recent penegal wines (keeping with the Rockford theme of late)



Rockford Rod & Spur Shiraz - Cabernet 2010 ($32 CD / $33.51 landed)
What a Stellar Wine!!! Rod & Spur is a little forgotten next to Basket Press, or Rifle Range, but the traditional Claret blend is a formidable wine. Bold upon opening, and softened just a little (just right) after 45 mins to an hour. Full Bodied dry red goodness.

It is very hard to fault this wine. Certainly will have longer legs, but drinking very well now.

Top Drop.






Rockford Local Growers Sémillon 2010 ($20.50 CD / $21.47 landed)
A little disappointing for a Rockford wine. As I commented on Vivino, this probably should have been drunk upon release (late 13 / early 14). This is a wine of good body, but really quite mellow already (6 yrs from vintage).

It was easy to drink alongside some moderately greasy fish and chips. It turns out the food match was great, although that wasn't the intention.

If you have any - you've missed the boat, but drink now while it's still quite quaffable.

 

[AnonymousCoward]

What a Stellar Wine!!! Rod & Spur is a little forgotten next to Basket Press, or Rifle Range, but the traditional Claret blend is a formidable wine. Bold upon opening, and softened just a little (just right) after 45 mins to an hour. Full Bodied dry red goodness.

Shiraz Cabernet is, AFAIK, an Aussie tradition. From what I understand Claret (whether the original Rose, or the latter day Bordeaux blends) doesn't have shiraz - it's either Cab Sauv Merlot or Merlot Cab Sauv (depending on left vs right bank) plus Cab Franc, Petit Verdot etc.

 

[Sedimental]

penegal, I suspect the 2010 semillon has entered that "dumb period" where the initial acidity that cuts through those greasy fish and chips is abating and suspect it will blossom in another 5-6 years as a golden delight as those secondary maturation characteristics develop. Be patient! It's a cork closure so you are some chance to be around when it reaches its peak. Love a Rod & Spur. Haven't tasted a 2010 yet. Great vintage.

As an aside, the aforementioned wine tasting group has an Annual Dinner. One of the wines we want to drink in July is a 2003 Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon (cork). More developed than one I sampled from my personal cellar recently (Screwcap). Any suggestions as to a food pairing for this wine?

 

[Sedimental]

A "dirty" and delicious GSM
Not jammy like some New World wines.

 

[Sedimental]

And for you AC, and all lovers of a great Aussie Cab/Shiraz, this was definitely in the "ball-tearing" category. A beautiful fruit driven wine par excellence. For the easily offended please excuse my enthusiasm.

 

[penegal]

Shiraz Cabernet is, AFAIK, an Aussie tradition. From what I understand Claret (whether the original Rose, or the latter day Bordeaux blends) doesn't have shiraz - it's either Cab Sauv Merlot or Merlot Cab Sauv (depending on left vs right bank) plus Cab Franc, Petit Verdot etc.

You are of course correct, I was referring to the 1950s Australian vernacular, rather than 18th century Bordeaux.

 

[Sedimental]

An early Stelvin initiative. At 15 years this was sublime. Tasted half it's age, letting the fruit and terroir talk. Bordeaux style blend.

 

[penegal]

penegal, I suspect the 2010 semillon has entered that "dumb period" where the initial acidity that cuts through those greasy fish and chips is abating and suspect it will blossom in another 5-6 years as a golden delight as those secondary maturation characteristics develop. Be patient! It's a cork closure so you are some chance to be around when it reaches its peak.

Possibly. I'm certainly not an expert. I just poured a glass now (few hours on - not decanted, but open to oxygen). It has definitely altered. I'm tasting a little "warm zest", and a "rounder palate".

Of course my palate is probably destroyed by the grease.

 

[Sedimental]

Lemon and zest are two things I associate with this Aussie varietal. South Australian/Barossa sems are generally wooded (Peter Lehmann Margaret a notable exception) whereas Hunter Valley Semillons are usually without oak, lighter in alcohol and can have searing acidity in their youth. Good examples have a reputation for longevity/cellar-ability.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

That's what I'm talkin' about! (Crawf circa Sept 27, 2008) - now that's a good quaffer - label may or may not be a tad confusing.



And a a close up of label

 

[TomVexille]

That's what I'm talkin' about! (Crawf circa Sept 27, 2008) - now that's a good quaffer - label may or may not be a tad confusing.

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And a a close up of label

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We just finished drinking exactly the same thing. Minus your excellent labelling skills.

 

[QF WP]

I went into the drinking rack and found this - still have a couple left. Lasted me the last couple of nights but alas now it's empty.

Is it my imagination? I didn't enjoy it as much as the last one that I recall. Paired with pasta bolognese last night and grilled sausages (some fancy variety my wife picked up from the butchers), mash and zucchini.

Oh well, onto another (different) bottle tomorrow.

 

[beefarmer]

Had one of these 2010 d'arrys in august15 and found it to be a stunner, probably like your first bottle. From memory, and notes thankfully, found it a lighter style say compared to a maverick, but nice spice, beautiful soft tannins and so Moorish. very impressive for the cost.