Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[9171]

Hey there, possibly way out of decorum, just joined site, but after cruising flight things got bored and found this wine thread. I love wine. Not a snob, but value hints. My new local has some "Schild" Barossa GSM at 2 for $32. Trying some now, not unhappy :0 But have never come across this before. Is this a usual pricing?

 

[Daver6]

Theme last night was wines from Seth Efrica. Some solid examples that Pinotage can be decent. Notes here Grand Cru (Perth) tasting group - Wines of South Africa - The Auswine Forum

 

[TheRealTMA]

Decided this should match nicely to kassler chops and sauerkraut. Being "topped up" it's not overly oxidative. Really bright and fresh with some cashews, preserved lemons and amazing salinity. Should match very nicely with the food. I could drink gallons of this stuff.

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You’ve PERjured again!

 

[Daver6]

Not too terrible a mark-up at a restaurant last night

 

[TheRealTMA]

Not too terrible a mark-up at a restaurant last night

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Gosh! St-Estephe and not Jura! Starting to learn are you?

 

[VPS]

Theme last night was wines from Seth Efrica. Some solid examples that Pinotage can be decent. Notes here Grand Cru (Perth) tasting group - Wines of South Africa - The Auswine Forum

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We had a Bottle of the D’Morgenzon “DMZ” Chenin Blanc 2018 at wine club recently. Not one person got close to guessing it

 

[JohnM]

We had a Bottle of the D’Morgenzon “DMZ” Chenin Blanc 2018 at wine club recently. Not one person got close to guessing it

I took that one and I'm pretty sure everyone pinged it as chenin blanc. However, the theme was South African wines, so that likely made a difference.

 

[VPS]

I took that one and I'm pretty sure everyone pinged it as chenin blanc. However, the theme was South African wines, so that likely made a difference.

Most people went with French

 

[henleybeach]

Henschke was the Winner tonight

Georges on Waymouth - Adelaide

 

[VPS]

Henschke was the Winner tonight

Georges on Waymouth - Adelaide

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If only I’d known you were there. We were peering in the window last night to see how many were there and then went next door to Delicatessen which was good but not as good as George’s

 

[henleybeach]

If only I’d known you were there. We were peering in the window last night to see how many were there and then went next door to Delicatessen which was good but not as good as George’s

You may have seen us if you were peering in, we were on the long table near front window

 

[Daver6]

The King of WA is having a birthday today. Cheers to him!

A few years ago when a member of my wine club hosted a vertical of the Joseph Myatt Reserve, it was the 2009 that won WOTN. I think that was ~3 years ago or so now. Gosh this really is good and still going strong.

 

[Captain Halliday]

2007 Penfolds Kalimna is drinking nicely.

For this specific bottle, I’ve experimented with an innovative cellaring technique.

The bottle spent most of its life in climate controlled wine fridge.

But for about 36 hours in 2011 and another 8 hours in 2022 it was stored about three metres deep in Brisbane River flood waters.



Hooray for the switch to stelvin.

 

[The Warlock]

2016 Domaine Thenard 'Clos du Cellier' 1er Cru | Givry, Burgundy (Pinot Noir)
Picked this up for less than $50 via the online weekly wine clearance at Lamont's wine shop in Cottisloe WA a few weeks ago (worth keeping an eye on their newletter).

Closed on the nose, perhaps a little mustiness which I expect to blow off, Light bodied almost ethereal in weight, intense tart red fruits on the palate with a determined acid line and some faint baking spice. Some pleasing mushroom characters developing in what is a very savoury style. This feels like it will be very long lived, tannins are still very present. I'm surprised that as an 8 year old there is so much longer left to go with this wine but there is promising development. Very impressed, wish I'd bought a case rather than 6. Polar opposite in style to an Australian PN. No overt sweetness, fruit quality is very good and complex enough without being too ripe and the acid line is a breath of fresh air. @billbro for reference

 

[Daver6]

2016 Domaine Thenard 'Clos du Cellier' 1er Cru | Givry, Burgundy (Pinot Noir)
Picked this up for less than $50 via the online weekly wine clearance at Lamont's wine shop in Cottisloe WA a few weeks ago (worth keeping an eye on their newletter).

Closed on the nose, perhaps a little mustiness which I expect to blow off, Light bodied almost ethereal in weight, intense tart red fruits on the palate with a determined acid line and some faint baking spice. Some pleasing mushroom characters developing in what is a very savoury style. This feels like it will be very long lived, tannins are still very present. I'm surprised that as an 8 year old there is so much longer left to go with this wine but there is promising development. Very impressed, wish I'd bought a case rather than 6. Polar opposite in style to an Australian PN. No overt sweetness, fruit quality is very good and complex enough without being too ripe and the acid line is a breath of fresh air. @billbro for reference


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That reminds me. I should go collect mine that I ordered. Although still waiting on a couple of other bottles to arrive in store.

 

[The Warlock]

That reminds me. I should go collect mine that I ordered. Although still waiting on a couple of other bottles to arrive in store.

@Daver6 I’m also tempted by the Fixin that they have discounted at the moment, what are your thoughts?

 

[Daver6]

@Daver6 I’m also tempted by the Fixin that they have discounted at the moment, what are your thoughts?

I'm not seeing any discounted so not sure the details.

 

[The Warlock]

I'm not seeing any discounted so not sure the details.

2018 Domaine Aurélien Verdet Fixin Red Burgundy - Lamont's Online Wine Store — Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe

2018 Domaine Aurélien Verdet Fixin, a distinguished Burgundy wine rated 92 points by Wine Spectator. This vintage offers a complex profile with notes of red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice, balanced by fine tannins and a vibrant acidity. Celebrated for its elegance and depth, the 2018 F

www.lamontscottesloe.com.au

 

[Daver6]

2018 Domaine Aurélien Verdet Fixin Red Burgundy - Lamont's Online Wine Store — Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe

2018 Domaine Aurélien Verdet Fixin, a distinguished Burgundy wine rated 92 points by Wine Spectator. This vintage offers a complex profile with notes of red berries, earthy undertones, and subtle spice, balanced by fine tannins and a vibrant acidity. Celebrated for its elegance and depth, the 2018 F

www.lamontscottesloe.com.au

Ah. I just looked here Weekly Wine Specials | Exclusive Offers at Lamont's Cottesloe — Lamont's Cottesloe and didn't see it.

I'm sure I've tried it at a tasting there previously but nothing stands out in my mind about it. For $70 I doubt you're going to go wrong. I trust JJs palate and notes. So perhaps use his notes as a the guide.

 

[Daver6]

Ok, I decided to grab a bottle as well as a bottle of 1996 Bin 389. You only live once.