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[Princess Fiona]

Wondering here what the 2011 was like...? Price looks ok when compared with dans (2012 vintage)
http://m.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_28393/petaluma-chardonnay

That's one of my top Chardy's
It's a big wine, if you like big wines.

 

[Pukka]

Wondering here what the 2011 was like...? Price looks ok when compared with dans (2012 vintage)
http://m.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_28393/petaluma-chardonnay

I got a bottle in the mystery case but I haven't tried it yet. I'm normally a fan of their wines though

 

[slaker]

"Wondering here what the 2011 was like...? Price looks ok when compared with dans (2012 vintage)"

Jeremy Oliver gives the 2011three stars and 93/100 and says its "very fine, elegant, supple and savoury"

 

[rogerkambah]

Vintage Direct (Nicks Wine Merchants) have the 2011 Petaluma Chardonnay at $22.99 ($270/ doz). However its only rated at 88points. EpiQure said 2011 was a particularly difficult year. It was quite wet and cold at vintage in most of SE Australia. WA and Tas escaped this weather though.

2011 Petaluma White Label Chardonnay - Vintage Direct

 

[Princess Fiona]

Vintage Direct (Nicks Wine Merchants) have the 2011 Petaluma Chardonnay at $22.99 ($270/ doz). However its only rated at 88points. EpiQure said 2011 was a particularly difficult year. It was quite wet and cold at vintage in most of SE Australia. WA and Tas escaped this weather though.

2011 Petaluma White Label Chardonnay - Vintage Direct

Now that is a bargain
Can't say I was disappointed with the 2011 Petaluma. Maybe my palate's not as refined as I thought :shock:

 

[slaker]

The white label is a lesser wine, it used to be Bridgewater Mill

 

[markis10]

The white label is a lesser wine, it used to be Bridgewater Mill

Yep, White Label is not Piccadilly Valley!

 

[rogerkambah]

Now that is a bargain
Can't say I was disappointed with the 2011 Petaluma. Maybe my palate's not as refined as I thought :shock:

Hey we all know that if it tastes good, drink it. Wine is very subjective, and Jeremy Oliver gave this 93 points, so that is quite a discrepancy. A 93 point wine is a helluva lot better than an 88 pointer.

I really like the mature oaked style chards and am currently wading through some 2004 Stanleigh Chard and 2004 Whitebox Chard. The Whitebox has improved markedly (to my palate) over the last 2 years.

So how is the 2011 Petaluma. Is it at all oaky?

 

[rogerkambah]

Yep, White Label is not Piccadilly Valley!

Ah, thanks for that - mistaken identity. I did note the label was different.

 

[Princess Fiona]

Hey we all know that if it tastes good, drink it. Wine is very subjective, and Jeremy Oliver gave this 93 points, so that is quite a discrepancy. A 93 point wine is a helluva lot better than an 88 pointer.

I really like the mature oaked style chards and am currently wading through some 2004 Stanleigh Chard and 2004 Whitebox Chard. The Whitebox has improved markedly (to my palate) over the last 2 years.

So how is the 2011 Petaluma. Is it at all oaky?

It certainly has oak but isn't overwhelmed by it.

 

[markis10]

Ah, thanks for that - mistaken identity. I did note the label was different.

Easily done, I suspect the marketers design the labels that way so folks think its the same.

 

[Major]

The white label is a lesser wine, it used to be Bridgewater Mill

Slightly OT but we had a fantastic meal at Petaluma's restaurant at Bridgewater Mill a couple of years ago.

 

[penegal]

The Wolf Blass Limited Edition is quite a nice drop, and it will definitely age well...

But I'm not sure I want to pay $72 for it when I can pay ~$72 for a Jetstar ticket and get a free meal and free air transport along with my bottle of wine

I guess if I bought any I would put it away to age

 

[Daver6]

The Wolf Blass Limited Edition is quite a nice drop, and it will definitely age well...

But I'm not sure I want to pay $72 for it when I can pay ~$72 for a Jetstar ticket and get a free meal and free air transport along with my bottle of wine

I guess if I bought any I would put it away to age

It is...but 2011 was a very difficult vintage in the Barossa. Not tried this wine and I'm sure there are still some very good wines from the vintage. I personally would not touch any Barossa red without trying it first at that price point, especially being a single vineyard wine.

 

[penegal]

It is...but 2011 was a very difficult vintage in the Barossa. Not tried this wine and I'm sure there are still some very good wines from the vintage. I personally would not touch any Barossa red without trying it first at that price point, especially being a single vineyard wine.

Indeed, I will check which vintage they are serving in the F lounge and taste accordingly

 

[QF WP]

Nooooooo

 

[Major]

Nooooooo

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They heard you were coming

 

[QF WP]

Apparently - but I was only going to sample some Reds (much better than those in Y)

 

[markis10]

I wonder if its 2000 for the first dozen on a wine plan or simply the first 12 of any bought, somewhat misleading in that respect:

 

[markis10]

Qantas didn't renew my membership so if anyone sees any joining codes, please let me know.

Being Valentines Day, a Wine Plan would be a nice gift