Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Steady]

I was fortunate enough to try these at a friends house recently. More fortunate that he supplied the lot!
The 93 and 94 BP's were past their best but still ok the best of the BP being the 03. The Command was just this massive fruit bomb, a wine that needs another 10 years! For me the stand out was the Hector, simply stunning, dare I say I enjoyed it more than the BP. The VP was a fabulous way to finish the evening whilst the vintage French Bubbles were definitely a nice way to start.
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So it was just the two of you then.....

 

[afro]

I was fortunate enough to try these at a friends house recently. More fortunate that he supplied the lot!
The 93 and 94 BP's were past their best but still ok the best of the BP being the 03. The Command was just this massive fruit bomb, a wine that needs another 10 years! For me the stand out was the Hector, simply stunning, dare I say I enjoyed it more than the BP. The VP was a fabulous way to finish the evening whilst the vintage French Bubbles were definitely a nice way to start.
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that hector is a hidden gem, tradition winemaking with new oak, still very young at this stage.

 

[henleybeach]

I went to Sydney today for a lunch with a few mates I have known for 70 years.
Our host trotted out a couple of wines. I much preferred the 707

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sensational form

 

[henleybeach]

This was a little beauty.
Quite soft for a Shiraz.

 

[burmans]

After the good stuff we had to downgrade to this overhyped overpriced stuff!
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Again I wish they had a "don't like" button.

 

[burmans]

This was a little beauty.
Quite soft for a Shiraz. View attachment 179781

Of the two Hentley Farm Shiraz this is my favourite and I quite like a big Shiraz!

 

[Daver6]

Had these three with Japanese the other night. The Trousseau was pretty wild and funky. Unfiltered and not fined. Would do better with a decent decant to let it open up too.

 

[blackcat20]

This was a little beauty.
Quite soft for a Shiraz. View attachment 179781

Have you tried The Beast?

 

[henleybeach]

Have you tried The Beast?

Na I haven’t , ill
Have to get a bottle

 

[VPS]

Na I haven’t , ill
Have to get a bottle

its very good (especially when you get it for half price but when you consider the cost of the dinner there then it probably should be half price )

 

[afro]

Cold night hot pot last night , the Tyrrell’s semillon is in the zone to drink ,a good results from a bad vintage ,medium finish And balance ,no horrible greenness or over acidity jumps out on the palate.

Phil semillon on the other hand has a brighter fruit,it is a very good year for both red and whites in the hunter ,should have cellar this longer ,a basic wine in a good year really makes us happy.

Wynn’s black label cab. Another vintage that wasn’t so keen in Coonawarra .black fruit , a bit dry , medium finish . Wynn’s can really pull magic out of the hat ,I would still cellar the rest of mine longer.

 

[CLT Aussie]

Mrs Clt Aussie and my annual tax day, over a bottle of two of Sparkling Shiraz... This was excellent - thanks to those who put me onto it last year.

 

[henleybeach]

Mrs Clt Aussie and my annual tax day, over a bottle of two of Sparkling Shiraz... This was excellent - thanks to those who put me onto it last year.

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I think it’s still available on DM as a secret selection

 

[Daver6]

Dinner last night with Justine Henscke

 

[Steady]

I love slow cooked beef cheek

 

[CLT Aussie]

I think it’s still available on DM as a secret selection

Thanks henleybeach - the current vintage that is the DM Secret Selection appears to not be as good. All the reviews and discussion here is that they forgot to put in the dosage

 

[chonka]

Another $15 Langton's bargain. 1994 vintage Tahbilk

 

[afro]

Dinner last night with Justine Henscke

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only a few use glass stopper now?did they explain why?

 

[Daver6]

only a few use glass stopper now?did they explain why?

The topic was not raised.

 

[penegal]

I love slow cooked beef cheek

Slightly OT, but AFF favourite, The Olive Tree in South Melbourne currently has a slow cooked beef cheek on the specials board. Have had twice. Sensational. @Mickeyc747 had it last night.

Braised Beef Cheeks
Slow cooked for 6 hrs in red wine, tomato & fresh thyme, Served on cream potato mash w gremolata

only a few use glass stopper now?did they explain why?

The vinolok is a relatively new innovation, so the museum wines wouldn't be under it. Also it's more expensive, so the whole range isn't under it.