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[Steady]

I went to a Cellardoor wine fair in Melbourne in 2016 - also thought it was a bargain for $20. Might go again.

Interesting that the range seemed to be different between the one you went to and the one I went to - I was able to taste all of the Wolf Blass wines you noted weren't available.

Interested in a couple of your ratings ... why did you rate the Leo Buring Clare and Eden Rieslings so low? And why was the Drumborg Riesling so much better? I haven't tasted the Drumborg, but thought the Leo Buring was very good.

Re the Leo Buring, I just found them a little flabby/flat/dull and the Drumborg not so. I have only recently started drinking Riesling - so I wouldn't read too much into my personal ratings.... One of the reasons I was so keen to get to an event like this was that I could sample lots of new wines - now when they come up discounted somewhere I will at least have some idea of what I am paying for.

 

[Steady]

Has anyone tried '06 Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon? any comments?

If you have had other vintages, how do you compare/rate the '06 to/against them?

I have seen AC's and Wozza's CT notes on earlier vintages and reviewed the '06 CT notes by others.

I have had and thoroughly enjoyed the '00 and '04, I have some '05 (via auction) on the way but haven't tried that vintage yet.

I ask because I have located some '06 via a local retail outlet (so the deal is not available to AFFers) but while I could get a little of it at ~60% of normal retail price, it is still about $15 more then earlier vintages are going for on the secondary market - so tossing up if I should jump on the new retail stock, or wait until the '06 starts to come up on Langton's

 

[Wozza]

Has anyone tried '06 Domaine A Cabernet Sauvignon? any comments?

If you have had other vintages, how do you compare/rate the '06 to/against them?

I have seen AC's and Wozza's CT notes on earlier vintages and reviewed the '06 CT notes by others.

I have had and thoroughly enjoyed the '00 and '04, I have some '05 (via auction) on the way but haven't tried that vintage yet.

I ask because I have located some '06 via a local retail outlet (so the deal is not available to AFFers) but while I could get a little of it at ~60% of normal retail price, it is still about $15 more then earlier vintages are going for on the secondary market - so tossing up if I should jump on the new retail stock, or wait until the '06 starts to come up on Langton's

Hi dear Steady

On conundrums like that I also check out Winosphere and Vivino.

CM gave a 93, saying:

It needs air. Lots of it. Dry, chocolatey tannin has a mighty clench to it – though the wine carries it. Dust, blackcurrant, gravel, dried herbs and glossy chocolate. Excellent length. Some alcohol warmth, but not in a distracting way. A substantial cool climate release. The back label says short to medium-term cellaring, but I suspect it’ll go for a good long while.

Looking at the comments that follow on Winosphere from the punters (most recent, 2013) they give (mostly) favourable reviews.

On Vivino, the 06 scores a very impressive 4.4 from 30 reviews (if I've read the stats right): http://www.vivino.com/wines/4508046

I know The Barrel Hunter well and his review is worth a read. He's got an excellent palate and describes his wines well.

It might just be a question of price and how long you want to wait as the 06 looks good.

Cheers, Wozza

 

[Steady]

Thanks Wozza, try as I may - I couldn't find any reviews for '06 on either Winosphere or Vivino

Don't know what I was doing wrong but I will follow your link for Vivino and persevere with Winosphere

 

[qaz]

Tyson Stelzer’s Australian and New Zealand Wines of the Year 2017

Overall and budget winners:

- Henschke Hill of Grace 2012
- Mike Press Adelaide Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Other category winners:

- Xanadu Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
- Felton Road Block 5 Pinot Noir 2014
- Cullen Kevin John Chardonnay 2015
- Grosset Polish Hill Riesling 2016
- Cullen Cullen Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2014
- Seppelt Show Sparkling Limited Release Shiraz 2007
- Penfolds 50 Year Old Tawny Series 3 NV


Coonawarra Wine Tasting Roadshow $45

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[qaz]

cellardoor.co: Wynns Masterclasses & Penfolds Dinners (SYD/MEL/ADL)

 

[qaz]

"I like the sound of that!"
Wine descriptions influence consumers' expectations, liking, emotions and willingness to pay for Australian white wines


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[Whining&dining]

Interesting to note that of the few Tassie PN in the top 100 Holymans gets an entry, thus proving that my wholehearted approval for their product must have some foundation ....

 

[qaz]

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[Steady]

I would love to try some Cloudburst wine

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Join Aubergine’s Chef, Ben Willis andCloudburst’s Vigneron, Will Berliner for an unforgettable night featuring a 5course menu paired with Cloudburst classics.

 

[Major]

MrsMajor and I are attending the Bremerton Long table lunch on 14 July

Bremerton Wines - Wine Society - The Long Table

Last year we started at 1200 and finished at 1700. Fantastic food and a great range of mature well made wines, along with pleasant company made for a great day.

I will try and remember to report back

 

[AnonymousCoward]

It's taken quite a while, but finally last week this:



Got turned into this:

 

[Steady]

That looks very good AC, it will make quite a talking point

 

[Teebs]

That is seriously cool.

 

[penegal]

Nice one AC.

 

[dxwell]

That table is full of goodness

 

[Deleted member]

That is wY better than my idea of a bar splash back.

 

[AnonymousCoward]

I have a few really thin pieces left (like the lids of the Balnaves boxes) which I'm thinking of laquering and turning into placemat type things. Might make a cheeseboard or similar out of the thicker bits. Quite happy with how the table turned out - looks better in person than the photo.

I got the idea from a restaurant in Singapore called Binomio. If you're ever there that have some good wine-inspired decor

 

[Delectable Blue]

Excellent work AC, that is a fantastic and very useful reminder of memorable evenings past and no doubt some still to come...

 

[Deleted member]

Did you do the work yourself? Or have it made? Is the table itself a custom made item ? Or recycled? I am really keen to imitate this.