Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Wozza]

Traditionalists and Purists look away now!

I was lucky enough to secure a spot on the Sami-Odi members list for the just released Mahe & Ribo Syrah 2015. And this:

the Sami-Odi Little Wine #6


The whole experience of this wine, from the branding to the unique taste left me giving a Mad-as-a-Barossa-Brush Wozza 95/100 (4.2/5.0)!

http://www.vivino.com/users/warren-dav/reviews/63269187

It's so left of field. But in a good way. I really enjoyed it. And I can see it getting better with 7-10 years age.

I've blogged on it here with my full tasting note: https://2blokesintrouble.wordpress.com/2017/02/23/too-cool-for-school/

If you want to try this for yourself, you can get it here: Sami-Odi 'Little Wine' #6 Syrah - Wine » Red - Oak Barrel | Shop

 

[Whining&dining]

Very rarely feel like a drink during the week....

You're on the wrong forum old mate!

 

[QF WP]

Yes, we're mostly "very rarely don't feel like a drink during the week"...for me, I only drink on days ending in "y" - so long as you aren't drinking a bottle per night.

 

[Steady]

Yes, we're mostly "very rarely don't feel like a drink during the week"...for me, I only drink on days ending in "y" - so long as you aren't drinking a bottle per night.

Not much point starting for only 1....

 

[Steady]

12 months since my last one of these, progressing nicely. I picked 6 up to qualify for my first Vintec, a small one, mid '14. Slightly creamy vanilla oak, dusty tannin, bright fruit. The finish is medium to medium long. It is distinctly Penfolds, I like it.

 

[QF WP]

This weeks libations - really enjoyed both of them

 

[JohnM]

Right now with RooFlyer in San Martin de los Andes, Patagonia...

 

[JohnM]

Again right now with RF...







Trucha (trout) with lots if garlic and prosciutto + Argentinian Albarino - sensational!

 

[Daver6]

This afternoon's champagne has the Beagle lick of approval.

 

[puppysparkes]

We loved this one!

 

[cove]

Last night we made 2 bottles of the newly released 2014 Diana Madeline a bit rarer. It was pretty good.

 

[Sedimental]

Just hitting its straps. No alcohol heat despite the 15%. Under rated IMHO.

Something different. Surprisingly yellow, almost the colour of a sticky. Savoury and dry, with more oomph than the Murdoch James Pinot Gris we tasted it against. Great food wine.

 

[baiden]

Just hitting its straps. No alcohol heat despite the 15%. Under rated IMHO.
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I have some 2010 (only 4 left) and completely agree with you. Lots of fruit, flavour and depth + good structure to go the distance. Been tempted for the 2014 Cab Sav but keep putting it off.

 

[baiden]

Last night we made 2 bottles of the newly released 2014 Diana Madeline a bit rarer. It was pretty good.

Cove, never tried one yet but have been putting away a couple of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 - which would you open for the OTWN?

 

[TheRealTMA]

Something different. Surprisingly yellow, almost the colour of a sticky. Savoury and dry, with more oomph than the Murdoch James Pinot Gris we tasted it against. Great food wine.
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Just love the Pyramid Valley Pinot Blanc attempts. They can vary a bit however in our experiences.

 

[Daver6]

Just hitting its straps. No alcohol heat despite the 15%. Under rated IMHO.

Something different. Surprisingly yellow, almost the colour of a sticky. Savoury and dry, with more oomph than the Murdoch James Pinot Gris we tasted it against. Great food wine.
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14.5% alcohol :shock:

 

[TheRealTMA]

14.5% alcohol :shock:

Every little bit helps!

The fact that they are unfined, unfiltered and not cold stabilised, to me it seems, is one reason they, particularly the colour, vary bottle to bottle.

 

[Sedimental]

I have some 2010 (only 4 left) and completely agree with you. Lots of fruit, flavour and depth + good structure to go the distance. Been tempted for the 2014 Cab Sav but keep putting it off.

Just do it. Won't disappoint!

 

[cove]

Baiden I would start with the 2011 or you could get a crowd of AFFers to help make all those dates a little more rare.

 

[baiden]

Baiden I would start with the 2011 or you could get a crowd of AFFers to help make all those dates a little more rare.

In a previous lifetime and another city some friends and I did start up a tasting club, SIP (wine club) - my name being last. The alternative arrangement of initials wouldn't meet the standard we aspired to.
Maybe I need to revisit this one day.....