Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

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The Something Different kick again.

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Three Hills is Happs' premium offering, from vineyards in the very far S of the MR region (Happs' cellar door and traditional home is in the far N of the region, not far out of Dunsborough.) $36.

This was unlike any Tannat that I've experienced from its signature region of Uruguay.

Very aromatic - almost sweetly so - on the nose. The immediate impression is: Hey, this is a bit different; what is this going to lead to?

The answer to that is: Not a huge amount.

That is not to say that it is a bad wine. It is clearly well-made and it was delicious. It's just, to me, it sort of goes nowhere. Uruguayan Tannat is noted for its massive, yet rounded, tannic grip overlayed by significant texture. They are powerful. This had a good hint of that grip and dryness but was kind of disconcertingly light on texture. But it could not be described as powerful.

All that said, I would really like to sit down with a neophyte to Tannat, and see what they thought.

In the absence of a neophyte, a rank amateur will do.

Paging @Daver6 to the white courtesy phone.

:p
 
We enjoyed the company of some special visitors yesterday when blackcat20, Tommy and the ‘Ant’ joined us:

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* Bear in mind that bc was driving so minimal intake and the Ette had an ‘Olive Tree Cloud’ hanging over her from night before so also less than usual consumption thus would be reasonable to assume that Tommy didn’t go thirsty 👍 :cool:
 
Cruiser Elite said:
We enjoyed the company of some special visitors yesterday when blackcat20, Tommy and the ‘Ant’ joined us:

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* Bear in mind that bc was driving so minimal intake and the Ette had an ‘Olive Tree Cloud’ hanging over her from night before so also less than usual consumption thus would be reasonable to assume that Tommy didn’t go thirsty 👍 :cool:
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It was a lovely lunch, thank you both.
 
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A tasting that a friend and I put on over the weekend. Gembrook vertical, Balnaves vertical, 2017 Grampians Shiraz and 2010 European showcase.

Thoughts off the top of my head:

  • Gembrook was consistent, very hard to pick the vintage differences but the 15 was the best. Gembrook a supremely underrated winery IMO, these were all great, textural, savoury pinots. I think the next step up for this style of Aussie pinot comes +$200 upwards with Bass Phillip.
  • Balnaves 04 a bit too old and flabby, 06 was on point, earthy, eucalyptus and mint, still fresh fruit, 'flawless' was the descriptor bandied about, maybe not quite, but very good. 14 tasted so fresh and young, lots of potential.
  • ATR Dakis was exceptional for the price; it was my wine of the day (value formed part of that equation). Seppelt St Peters was just straight up amazing; better than the Dakis but twice the cost. Talus a bit disappointing. 17 Grampians so much promise, all floral, red fruit and spicy pepper
  • Finally the Europeans; 2010 Barolo was just starting to loosen up, aniseed, tar, turkish delight, great tannic structure. Brunello struck me as either too old or in a dip. Hermitage was great, but I think it suffered from having drunk the much younger more vibrant Grampians directly preceding.
 
JohnM said:
The Something Different kick again.

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Three Hills is Happs' premium offering, from vineyards in the very far S of the MR region (Happs' cellar door and traditional home is in the far N of the region, not far out of Dunsborough.) $36.

This was unlike any Tannat that I've experienced from its signature region of Uruguay.

Very aromatic - almost sweetly so - on the nose. The immediate impression is: Hey, this is a bit different; what is this going to lead to?

The answer to that is: Not a huge amount.

That is not to say that it is a bad wine. It is clearly well-made and it was delicious. It's just, to me, it sort of goes nowhere. Uruguayan Tannat is noted for its massive, yet rounded, tannic grip overlayed by significant texture. They are powerful. This had a good hint of that grip and dryness but was kind of disconcertingly light on texture. But it could not be described as powerful.

All that said, I would really like to sit down with a neophyte to Tannat, and see what they thought.

In the absence of a neophyte, a rank amateur will do.

Paging @Daver6 to the white courtesy phone.

:p
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Well I'm a rank amateur to Tannat,or Uruguay for that matter.
So lay on a bottle or 3 in August if i get there and I will give you a short answer-usually yes,no or I don't know. ;)
 
tielec said:
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A tasting that a friend and I put on over the weekend. Gembrook vertical, Balnaves vertical, 2017 Grampians Shiraz and 2010 European showcase.

Thoughts off the top of my head:

  • Gembrook was consistent, very hard to pick the vintage differences but the 15 was the best. Gembrook a supremely underrated winery IMO, these were all great, textural, savoury pinots. I think the next step up for this style of Aussie pinot comes +$200 upwards with Bass Phillip.
  • Balnaves 04 a bit too old and flabby, 06 was on point, earthy, eucalyptus and mint, still fresh fruit, 'flawless' was the descriptor bandied about, maybe not quite, but very good. 14 tasted so fresh and young, lots of potential.
  • ATR Dakis was exceptional for the price; it was my wine of the day (value formed part of that equation). Seppelt St Peters was just straight up amazing; better than the Dakis but twice the cost. Talus a bit disappointing. 17 Grampians so much promise, all floral, red fruit and spicy pepper
  • Finally the Europeans; 2010 Barolo was just starting to loosen up, aniseed, tar, turkish delight, great tannic structure. Brunello struck me as either too old or in a dip. Hermitage was great, but I think it suffered from having drunk the much younger more vibrant Grampians directly preceding.
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Great review, how much was the ATR Dakis (value)? I was able to pick up Seppelt St Peters 14 for $40 recently. Is that a decent price? (I'm a bit new to wine)
 
Suit882 said:
Great review, how much was the ATR Dakis (value)? I was able to pick up Seppelt St Peters 14 for $40 recently. Is that a decent price? (I'm a bit new to wine)
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Dakis has to be bought as part of the AT Richardson growers series at around $30 a bottle, I'm told the other bottles are good but not quite at this level. St Peters can be had for $60-$80 a bottle (perhaps cheaper from Cellardoor.co with a voucher), I think $40 is a great price, well done. I've gone back for 12 more @ $58. 2017 a particularly good vintage for Grampians in general & St Peters specifically.
 
drron said:
Well I'm a rank amateur to Tannat,or Uruguay for that matter.
So lay on a bottle or 3 in August if i get there and I will give you a short answer-usually yes,no or I don't know. ;)
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Hmmm - that will require another day trip to Margaret River.

Oh, OK then... 😜😎

Might even ask @Daver6 if he wants to come along for the ride - from what I can see, he does stuff all for work apart from get on AFF all day.

Gosh, millennials have it sooo good... :p:p
 
Thanks, tielec. To be fair, I just bought because it was “heavily” reduced.

I will crack it open for a special event.

I had a Penfolds bin 28 2012 and thoroughly enjoyed it. If anyone knows what other wines are similar in taste (and cheaper!) let me know!
 
JohnM said:
Hmmm - that will require another day trip to Margaret River.

Oh, OK then... 😜😎

Might even ask @Daver6 if he wants to come along for the ride - from what I can see, he does stuff all for work apart from get on AFF all day.

Gosh, millennials have it sooo good... :p:p
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Sounds good. Wait... Have you passed a recent medical that allows you to drive? 😘
 
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