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[hillsgirl]

Cracked our case of shild last night too, agree - good quaffer for the price, think their Cabernet was a better buy but this is certainly fine for the sneaky bottle during the week. Prob wouldn't get another case when you can get lofty etc for same price but not regretting this one

 

[Steady]

The Schild Estate GSM is back today

 

[beefarmer]

Cracked our case of shild last night too, agree - good quaffer for the price, think their Cabernet was a better buy but this is certainly fine for the sneaky bottle during the week. Prob wouldn't get another case when you can get lofty etc for same price but not regretting this one

Then the w.a. 2011 cab will be up your alley...a little dearer, but only a six pack......mines coming next week

 

[beefarmer]

If you are directing that comment at me then look at my previous posts and see what you think. You don't need a long neck to be a GOOSE

At one stage, I was accused of being a stoolie for VM.....i have unfortunately never had such good compliments since as the assumption is that I knew my stuff, and I was eager in pushing punters into the likes of Glenofty or the golden big cough cat. Take it from me, after knocking back a quarter as much as johnm....not to he confused with john5 from marikyn mansons band, I am still learning about the wine game. And lovin it.........talking about hitting the one button buy it now, recently Dominos pizza delivered the two pizza deal with a cappriciosa and the lot......but what I got was the cspriciosa and would you believe, a marijuan_ pizza........what the hell I asked....he told me you did hit the hash button didn't you??? Nearly time for a Saturday syrah

 

[Hyland]

Then the w.a. 2011 cab will be up your alley...a little dearer, but only a six pack......mines coming next week

I Got 6 of the 2011 WA Cab (The Big Bunny in the Woods) and my gut feeling is it will be a sleeper but will reward immensely down the track. I think JH was drink till 2041 so in the same vain as the 2010 sandalford cab a while ago.

 

[Hyland]

At one stage, I was accused of being a stoolie for VM.....i have unfortunately never had such good compliments since as the assumption is that I knew my stuff, and I was eager in pushing punters into the likes of Glenofty or the golden big cough cat. Take it from me, after knocking back a quarter as much as johnm....not to he confused with john5 from marikyn mansons band, I am still learning about the wine game. And lovin it.........talking about hitting the one button buy it now, recently Dominos pizza delivered the two pizza deal with a cappriciosa and the lot......but what I got was the cspriciosa and would you believe, a marijuan_ pizza........what the hell I asked....he told me you did hit the hash button didn't you??? Nearly time for a Saturday syrah

I normally wouldn't bite and probably should apologise to StevietheFishy for doing so. He is entitled to His opinion as is anybody else. I'm here to contribute to finding good wine at good prices without the BS. On another wine note a good site to look at before clicking buy is wine(refined) - Taking the hard work out of finding good wine I stumbled on it a while ago and was amazed that I had purchased already much of what they were recommending. Very independent site and worth a look.

 

[tommyp]

I normally wouldn't bite and probably should apologise to StevietheFishy for doing so. He is entitled to His opinion as is anybody else. I'm here to contribute to finding good wine at good prices without the BS. On another wine note a good site to look at before clicking buy is wine(refined) - Taking the hard work out of finding good wine I stumbled on it a while ago and was amazed that I had purchased already much of what they were recommending. Very independent site and worth a look.

Thanks for the wine(refined) link, I haven't seen that one before.

I am subscribed to www.bestwinesunder20.com.au and for a few dollars a month they send you a weekly email with specials from a range of web sites and bottle shops. They aren't associated with anything (I don't know this, it's just what they say) and there are some good bargains out there. If you are a bit lazy and want some good wines, it's a good site. No VM deals on there though! Bigger focus on single bottles I think.

I am currently enjoying the Schilds GSM and find it quite tasty. Better after some air is through it, more fruit coming through. I like it a lot more that the Bayliss Road GSM but not as much as the Maverick Twins GSM. Bit lighter than the Twins I think.

Lots of talk about red wine in this thread and let's be honest - red wine is better than white - but does anyone care to comment on the whites they have bought from VM? Any big hits or misses?

 

[Hyland]

Thanks for the wine(refined) link, I haven't seen that one before.

I am subscribed to www.bestwinesunder20.com.au and for a few dollars a month they send you a weekly email with specials from a range of web sites and bottle shops. They aren't associated with anything (I don't know this, it's just what they say) and there are some good bargains out there. If you are a bit lazy and want some good wines, it's a good site. No VM deals on there though! Bigger focus on single bottles I think.

I am currently enjoying the Schilds GSM and find it quite tasty. Better after some air is through it, more fruit coming through. I like it a lot more that the Bayliss Road GSM but not as much as the Maverick Twins GSM. Bit lighter than the Twins I think.

Lots of talk about red wine in this thread and let's be honest - red wine is better than white - but does anyone care to comment on the whites they have bought from VM? Any big hits or misses?

Just got my first VM white in over 12 months as its a really good wine (usually buy semillon but this riesling is worth it) mof_ SECRET Deal Riesling 2012 - White Wine If you stood on the "cliff edge" in 2012 and looked out over the grampians this one stood above the pack and has ageability JH says till 2022 and "its best years are before it"

 

[AnonymousCoward]

but does anyone care to comment on the whites they have bought from VM? Any big hits or misses?

Seppelt Jaluka was a bargain for the price.
Also acquired Stefani The View but haven't tried yet. Probably wait till the weather gets warmer.

 

[beefarmer]

Just got my first VM white in over 12 months as its a really good wine (usually buy semillon but this riesling is worth it) mof_ SECRET Deal Riesling 2012 - White Wine If you stood on the "cliff edge" in 2012 and looked out over the grampians this one stood above the pack and has ageability JH says till 2022 and "its best years are before it"

Whites, oh whites.....I love them as well, provided they have adequate body. Margan Semillon at DM is a ripper for me. I think it's better than Vat 1. Once again, could be the sweet tooth in me. I bought a few mixed cases, but many wheites are still in the box. Of course, how could I forget the churchview chardonnay and the churchview Riesling. only 8% booze in the late picked Riesling but something special. Doubt we will see it again. A good refined chardonnay is always a winner and some west oz ones really appeal. Too much temptation isn't there ? Too much wine, not enough time.

 

[beefarmer]

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[h=2]Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 94 points[/h]

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  [h=3]6/20/2015 - kaizen1911 wrote: 94 Points[/h]
  Slight Tannin, Alcohol carried well, Blueberries/Blackberries, Textbook well made Barossa Shiraz. Opens up nicely after some time. Per other poster's comments, this needs to sit for some time.
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  [h=3]5/13/2015 - theporkrail Likes this wine: 94 Points[/h]
  Opened my first bottle of this last night, was strong and a bit closed but very fresh with nice blackberry and spice notes smooth finish, however after pouring a glass tonight, it has opened wonderfully.
  Much more spice notes on the nose, especially cloves as well as blackberries and I may be tripoing but I got almost a boysenberry blackcurrant scent as well.
  The palate was much smoother and more settled in with a fruit cake/blackcurrant flavour slight peppery and olive notes too. Fantastic after a night.
  Time to put the rest down for a sleep for a couple of year
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[AnonymousCoward]

Anyone know what the WA Secret Deal Chardonnay 2012 $34 -> $16.90 is? Search isn't helping me at all today.

 

[Mrbotrytis]

Anyone know what the WA Secret Deal Chardonnay 2012 $34 -> $16.90 is? Search isn't helping me at all today.

Probably a winery surrounded by many oceans (>2 but <4). Google JH Chardonnay Challenge. The 2012 did better than the 2013.

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Probably a winery surrounded by many oceans (>2 but <4). Google JH Chardonnay Challenge. The 2012 did better than the 2013.

Whilst alcohol matches up, VM has described that wine as from Margaret River, not Great Southern: 3 Oceans The Explorers Chardonnay 2012 - White Wine, and previously priced it at $35/bottle. Also, I don't think JH has rated the wine itself. It's been rated at the Chardonnay Challenge at 96 points. Or it is a different Chardonnay to the Explorers?

Edit: I have feeling it might be the Harewood Reserve Chardonnay. Their site isn't the easiest to navigate however.

 

[Hyland]

Anyone know what the WA Secret Deal Chardonnay 2012 $34 -> $16.90 is? Search isn't helping me at all today.

Pretty sure its the Big White Bunny from denmark same winery as the 2011 Big Bunny Cab. Just a guesstimate ? Are we allowed to disclose or do we have to be cryptic ? The Winery's website is certainly cryptic a real pain to navigate

 

[Steady]

Pretty sure its the Big White Bunny from denmark same winery as the 2011 Big Bunny Cab. Just a guesstimate ? Are we allowed to disclose or do we have to be cryptic ? The Winery's website is certainly cryptic a real pain to navigate

Based on posts from Mods/Admin I understand we don't need to be cryptic

 

[blackcat20]

Based on posts from Mods/Admin I understand we don't need to be cryptic

Yeah the cryptic stuff is a bit annoying

 

[boomy]

Yeah the cryptic stuff is a bit annoying

+1........

 

[Sedimental]

Yeah the cryptic stuff is a bit annoying

This discussion has been had before on this forum. AFF are happy for us to share our collective knowledge. Full-stop! If this knowledge is coming from other forums then respect those rules and conditions of membership.

 

[ged]

Drinking the VA Lane shiraz 2012 from the 96+ reds pack, and absolutely stoked that i bought a full 6 pack of this stuff when it was up.
fine grained ripe tannins, medium to full bodied but extremely intense and well balanced fruit, perfect 13.5% alcohol.
The viticultural changes at wanness are starting to bear fruit.
i'll go long on this is it pops back up for $30.