Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[boomy]

When you flew overseas, did you take anything other than wine

I took two bags, the bigger one 101L was full of premium Australian wines and some whiskeys. Been two years since I’ve seen my dad, had to restock his wine fridge

 

[Daver6]

I took two bags, the bigger one 101L was full of premium Australian wines and some whiskeys. Been two years since I’ve seen my dad, had to restock his wine fridge

I hope you'll be bringing back a good selection of local wines in those bags?

 

[boomy]

I hope you'll be bringing back a good selection of local wines in those bags?

I shouldn’t as my collection is big enough already but it will be rude to fly back empty handed

 

[boomy]

Nice local wine at Caesarea golf club restaurant Mariposa.

 

[Daver6]

Nice local wine at Caesarea golf club restaurant Mariposa.

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Dining with Bibi?

 

[boomy]

Dining with Bibi?

He’s busy hanging out with his best friend James Packer..

 

[TheRealTMA]

He’s busy hanging out with his best friend James Packer..

And I hear Bibi is claiming mental illness?

 

[Daver6]

He’s busy hanging out with his best friend James Packer..

I just assumed you were visiting Packer in his old place in Jaffa...

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And I hear Bibi is claiming mental illness?

Wasn't the story he was actually taking legal action for defamation because someone else claimed he must be suffering from mental illness? Either way....

 

[Daver6]

Theme last night was anything 100% Riesling

 

[TheRealTMA]

Theme last night was anything 100% Riesling

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Get Thee to Tasmania!

 

[boomy]

Last batch of local wines before heading back home.

Good winery with an interesting story.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

This was an interesting comparison - top cab blends from Vic and NZ with some age. Both took some time to open up.

 

[tielec]

This was an interesting comparison - top cab blends from Vic and NZ with some age. Both took some time to open up.

Thoughts on the Sophia, is that from recent VM deal?

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Thoughts on the Sophia, is that from recent VM deal?

Yeah it was from VM - paid $42ish after discounts. I liked it, and was really pleased to try a top NZ red for the first time, but it didn't totally wow me. And there's a lot of good wine about right now in the $30-40 bracket.

It has some really nice subtle lines, though I think it would be easily overpowered by food with strong flavours. That said. I also found the 2012 quintet didn't shoot the lights out, so maybe my mouth was tired!!

I think the 2011 is at a good drinking age, and am not confident it will improve beyond 11yrs. Indeed, I think it's at risk of winding up on the thin side in a few more years.

I'd be very interested to know what others think

 

[The Warlock]

Chateau Mont Redon C9DP - 2016 - Finally got around to trying this bargain from VM last year and what a bargain it is. Awesome red, blue and black fruit underpinned by spice. Tannin and Acid stick out a bit at the moment as does the Oak which leaves a charry varnish taste by the end of the bottle. This is a rich structured wine that really needs another 3-5 years before approaching again.

 

[Jczer000]

This is good Gris. Currently sub $21 from Dans with a MEL address

 

[Bill Bosworth]

Chalambar just keeps on being great value imho... $13 plus 10yrs in cellar and this was equal to many a much more expensive drop. And unlike many labels, the price hasn't shifted heaps in the last decade. Lucky us!

 

[cove]

I bought 6 dozen Chalambar years ago and haven’t tried one for a couple of years.
Must try it this year.

 

[Bill Bosworth]

I bought 6 dozen Chalambar years ago and haven’t tried one for a couple of years.
Must try it this year.

Wow, that is a lot of dozens!! What vintage(s)?

 

[Major]

This is a really good full bodied Shiraz. Absolutely nothing to complain about.