Vinomofo Wine Deals

[sigmadelta]

Jack has plums blackberries and pepper and a luxurious touch of vanillin. The oak is the kicker for me. A well made wine.

 

[TDC]

https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/black-market-deal-cabernet-sauvignon-2014-09cd5792

Is this the Hungerford Hill drop that people raved about before?

 

[AnonymousCoward]

https://vinomofo.com/wines/red-wine/black-market-deal-cabernet-sauvignon-2014-09cd5792

Is this the Hungerford Hill drop that people raved about before?

Hungerford was Shiraz. This is the Bit O’Heaven Think Outside the Circle cab that's been offered quite a few times before.

 

[vedder50]

speaking of the hungerford, seems halfway through the year, 2 of the most liked bargain shiraz have been the hungerford and the more recent Jack estate. for those who have had both, which did you prefer?

 

[beefarmer]

speaking of the hungerford, seems halfway through the year, 2 of the most liked bargain shiraz have been the hungerford and the more recent Jack estate. for those who have had both, which did you prefer?

At this stage, the Hungerford has more finesse, is definitely more subtle and probably the easier of the two to drink. However, the Jack has more upfront plum and cherry characters and certainly has more body. It's a close call, but HH in a narrow win as it is more integrated at the moment.

 

[Docmarty]

speaking of the hungerford, seems halfway through the year, 2 of the most liked bargain shiraz have been the hungerford and the more recent Jack estate. for those who have had both, which did you prefer?

I'd put the Mount Avoca Back Blocks 2014 up there in the bargain Shiraz category. Such an approachable wine - actually prefer it to the Hungerford

 

[The Warlock]

My Mitolo Savitar 2005 turned up today, looking forward to trying it, I'll report back on how it is...

 

[Miss bick]

.......

The 2013 was a stunning, if slightly confusing wine. I described it as being one of the nicest Pinots I've ever tasted, despite being a shiraz. A really beautiful wine once you set aside your preconceptions about how a Shiraz should taste.

Had to let you know DB, loved your comment re preconceptions ☺ Yes, a good wine is a good wine regardless of the label. However, if you have your mouth ready for a reisling and you get what your taste buds tell you is a sav blanc, it is a let down. Pity labels don't read "a stunning shiraz, perfect for when you're in the mood for a pinot"

 

[yehudi99]

Any idea what today's 96 point 2012 Yarra Cab Sauv is? I'm a bit underweight CS at the moment ..

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Any idea what today's 96 point 2012 Yarra Cab Sauv is? I'm a bit underweight CS at the moment ..

Mandala Butterfly

 

[Miss bick]

Should be Erin Eyes Celtic Heritage Cab Shiraz.

Jabba, And yes it is. Being the impatient(i want it all and i want it now, or was that yesterday...)person i am ,ripped open the case on day of arrival, yes i know a waste of the first bottle,well!!!!weirdest aroma ...juicyfruit chewing gum! Ok, left for half an hour or so, now fermenting strawberries..after an hour or so settled to quite a light strawberry shiraz, not detecting the cab sav yet. Maybe a very interesting wine if left for awhile. The jury is out, but i'm willing to bet it's going to be a keeper.

 

[yehudi99]

Thanks - Any good?

 

[AnonymousCoward]

Thanks - Any good?

Well, someone gave it 96/100, so I guess they thought it was good. What are your thoughts on this wine?

 

[pilatus]

Well, someone gave it 96/100, so I guess they thought it was good. What are your thoughts on this wine?

selling as a 12 pack?

 

[B Man]

Just received the contraband Coonawarra cab sav, confirming it is the Jack Estate. Classic Coonawarra, with typical blackcurrant up front.
At $9.90 it's a bargain, and drinking well now (just a bit green). A fair bit of acid and tannin should settle down in the cellar

 

[Steady]

Welcome aboard B Man, make sure you have a look around the rest of the site - there are many gems to be found

 

[B Man]

Cheers Steady, great forum!

 

[beefarmer]

Just received the contraband Coonawarra cab sav, confirming it is the Jack Estate. Classic Coonawarra, with typical blackcurrant up front.
At $9.90 it's a bargain, and drinking well now (just a bit green). A fair bit of acid and tannin should settle down in the cellar

As it it sure to pop up again, how do you rate it from 1 to 10 in terms of body?

Furthermore, any comparisons with the supposed runty twin, JackShiraz anyone? A couple of good coonawarriers I believe.

 

[sigmadelta]

Well the star lane sangiovese 2012 arrived in a good looking 6 pack. Due to a bout of man flu i will have to wait to crack one open. Since sanga has quite variable ageing potential i suppose that 4 years old should be safe enough. Small batches and variety probably responsible for the lack of reviews online.

 

[Wozza]

So, I was at a posh restaurant on the North Shore in Sydney, celebrating my wife's birthday tonight.

Please can I see the wine list? I ask the attentive waiter.

The owner only serves his house specials, I'm afraid. I can offer you a Red or White. He says.

Well, I'll take a Red then.

Would you like a Portuguese GSM or a Spanish Rioja?

I'm not sure. May I try them both? I say.

[I sample them both, and he spots I think they are okay].

So he says: I think I've got the boss's good McLaren Vale Shirz. I'm not sure I can open it for a taste.

Don't worry. I say. I'll take the Shiraz, that'll be fine, I'm sure.

Guess what he brings out? I almost laughed out loud. (So much history. So much significance: the wine that stopped me (to date, almost 9 months later) buying from the Fo ...)

Yes, the boss's finest McLaren Vale Shiraz was none other than the Cantiniere!!! I couldn't believe it! I took the Rioja with no body, but nice fruit flavours instead.