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[TheRealTMA]

Advice on securing some quality clean skins pls kids - CS or SH only - must be under cork - JD Cellars best place to head? Any other suggestions?

Dans and Nicks have various monthly specials.

Why under cork? Cleanskins will use very very cheap cork with high porosity which lets in too much air. Better under screw cap.

 

[sagittariusdrake]

1 + 1 = x?
Related to the personalised label post in another thread?
Can't help re C/s but also curious re cork which I avoid unless fizz or premium.
TCA taint over a personal threshold is something that the taste sense never forgets - or forgives.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Yep 1 + 1 always = 7 or 11 - I am not after el cheapos and would anticipate early consumption so cork degradation not overly important - I might just give JD a call this morn and see what they have.

I vaguely remember buying a really good Shiraz from JD a few years back that already had a few years under the belt - just thought I might cast the net a bit wider.

I assembled a ‘tester’ yesterday on one of the $13 Leconfields from Langtons a while back but I now gotta somehow camo the cap seal.





I have some excellent seals I bought years ago to make another batch of gifts from cleanskins and they just put a top on the product

 

[beefarmer]

Yep 1 + 1 always = 7 or 11 - I am not after el cheapos and would anticipate early consumption so cork degradation not overly important - I might just give JD a call this morn and see what they have.

I vaguely remember buying a really good Shiraz from JD a few years back that already had a few years under the belt - just thought I might cast the net a bit wider.

I assembled a ‘tester’ yesterday on one of the $13 Leconfields from Langtons a while back but I now gotta somehow camo the cap seal.

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I have some excellent seals I bought years ago to make another batch of gifts from cleanskins and they just put a top on the product

Lying nicely in your background I see some Voyagers. Recently thru Grays I have been buying their 2005/2006 Sauv/Sem and their sublime 2016 chenin blanc for about $9 a bottle delivered. Auction price for 6 was about $34. An absolute steal for this quality. They do have reds but I haven't needed any.

 

[CaptJCool]

Wine cooler: global heating helps Sweden's vineyards to success

As climate change makes winemaking a torrid business in southern Europe, viniculture is taking off in Scandinavia

www.theguardian.com

Sweden the new McLaren Vale ?

 

[TheRealTMA]

 

[TheRealTMA]

When you don't have a chess set but you have plenty of wine!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=855236604888911

 

[SOPOOR]

How one diner's toxic behaviour nearly cost a young sommelier her career

When a young female sommelier presented what she knew was a fine wine to a customer, his rude rejection of it left her fuming. But revenge was intoxicating.

www.theage.com.au

this was in the news a few weeks ago,

is it just me, but I cant work out what actually happened in the end, the twist?
she mentions a bait and switch, so did she get the second bottle and pretend to open it and serve the first one again?

cant see how you could pretend to open a different one without opening it

 

[VPS]

How one diner's toxic behaviour nearly cost a young sommelier her career

When a young female sommelier presented what she knew was a fine wine to a customer, his rude rejection of it left her fuming. But revenge was intoxicating.

www.theage.com.au

this was in the news a few weeks ago,

is it just me, but I cant work out what actually happened in the end, the twist?
she mentions a bait and switch, so did she get the second bottle and pretend to open it and serve the first one again?

cant see how you could pretend to open a different one without opening it

That's what I understand - she showed them a new bottle and then took it away then came back with the first bottle for them to try and they were happy

 

[afro]

Last week the news was the winemaker will make wines for Bass phillip. Now the winery is sold?! What a twist!

Bass Phillip sold

After 40 years of toil and inspiration during which he attracted the most distinguished accolades, Phillip Jones has sold his Gippsland winery, Bass Phillip. #BassPhillipWines #BPWinesAustralia #Burgundy

www.therealreview.com

 

[qaz]

Free Wynns Virtual Tasting
Tuesday 9th June, 6-7pm AEST

You’re invited to an evening with Wynns at home

While we can’t share a glass with you in person right now, the power of technology allows us to conduct an exclusive virtual tasting, and Sue is thrilled to be our host and reveal some of the secrets behind the uniqueness of Coonawarra wines.

Please join Sue for this complimentary event at 6pm AEST on Tuesday, 9 June.

Simply register below, open your favourite Wynns wine, prepare your questions and enjoy an evening with Wynns from the comfort of home (remember you must be aged 18 or over).

https://events.winery.com.au/dc__RegistrationForm?fkid=wynns-virtual-tasting

 

[qaz]

based on data collected in late March and early April, consumption seems to correlate with coronavirus across countries:

 

[beefarmer]

based on data collected in late March and early April, consumption seems to correlate with coronavirus across countries:

Obviously they didn't ask me or a few of my friends as that last green arrow would have looked like it had swallowed some cough and given the Yanks some run for their money. Maybe Donald slipped one in that said good plonk helps with caronavirus ? Maybe the Americans bought a few nice treasury Estates to drink as they misheard caronavirus to be carona. Who knows?

 

[TheRealTMA]

based on data collected in late March and early April, consumption seems to correlate with coronavirus across countries:

Come on Aussi, Come on!

We are failing in the “threat yourself to better quality wines” category!

Let’s not be the losers again!

Not here!

 

[qaz]

Free: The Real Review Live Virtual Tasting – Top Australian Shiraz with Huon Hooke @ 6-7pm AEST Tomorrow/Thursday

The Real Review LIVE: Top Australian Shiraz with Huon Hooke

Save the date: 28th May at 6pm. Join our inaugural, free virtual wine tasting! Shiraz is Australia’s signature grape variety: we make a wider range of shiraz styles - and from more climatically diverse regions - than any other country in the world. Tasting a selection of these wines together has...

www.therealreview.com

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Real Review LIVE – Top Australian Shiraz with Huon Hooke. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join Huon Hooke live reviewing eight great Australian Shirazes from our recent tastings: Philip Shaw No 89 Shiraz 2018 Swinney Farvie Syrah 2018 Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2017 Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Brooks Road Shiraz 2017 Hentley Farm The Creation Shiraz 2017 Cape Mentelle Two...

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Join Huon Hooke live reviewing eight great Australian Shirazes from our recent tastings:

• Philip Shaw No 89 Shiraz 2018 - SK95
• Swinney Farvie Syrah 2018 - HH98
• Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2017 - HH92
• Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard Brooks Road Shiraz 2017 - HH96
• Hentley Farm The Creation Shiraz 2017 - HH96
• Cape Mentelle Two Vineyards Shiraz 2016 - HH95
• Seppelt St. Peters Grampians Shiraz 2017 - HH97
• Henschke Hill of Grace 2015 - HH99

 

[qaz]

Langton's - Margaret River Made: The State of Cabernet
free live video discussion at 6pm AEST tonight

Explore the state of Cabernet, guided by Ned Goodwin MW, Vasse Felix Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock, Cullen’s Vanya Cullen, and the foremost authority on West Australian wine, Ray Jordan. Join us this evening as Ned and Ray talk and taste their way through the wines of WA’s finest. Joined by a selection of very special guests, they will help you to unpack just what makes the Cabernet blends of this unique region so desirable.

On the pour this evening will be two Langton’s Classified Cabernets; 2016 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity, 2018 Cullen Diana Madeline, alongside the 2016 Blue Poles Reserves.

Your questions will be answered as our hosts take you through the rich history and swift rise of Margaret River’s world-class reputation.


also James Halliday has started to sell his cellar

 

[qaz]

Cullen vs. Moss Wood Mini Vertical

For some time, I wanted to pitch the two leading Margaret River Cabernets against each other. The time was right after socialization became...

australianwinereviews.blogspot.com

Langton's - Margaret River Made: The State of Cabernet
free live video discussion at 6pm AEST tonight

Explore the state of Cabernet, guided by Ned Goodwin MW, Vasse Felix Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock, Cullen’s Vanya Cullen, and the foremost authority on West Australian wine, Ray Jordan. Join us this evening as Ned and Ray talk and taste their way through the wines of WA’s finest. Joined by a selection of very special guests, they will help you to unpack just what makes the Cabernet blends of this unique region so desirable.

On the pour this evening will be two Langton’s Classified Cabernets; 2016 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity, 2018 Cullen Diana Madeline, alongside the 2016 Blue Poles Reserves.

Your questions will be answered as our hosts take you through the rich history and swift rise of Margaret River’s world-class reputation.

 

[qaz]

free CellarDoor.co virtual events:

• Seppelt with Adam Carnaby @ 6-7pm today AEST
• Coldstream Hills with James Halliday and Andrew Fleming @ 6-7pm next Tuesday 23rd June

Wonder if anyone will ask JH about selling his cellar?

Here’s cheers: Australia’s 52 top wineries of 2020

We've teamed up with wine website The Real Review to find the wineries that consistently produce top drops. Here, decanted, is the definitive list.

www.smh.com.au

Australia's Top 52 Wineries

This was the title of a list published in Sydney's largest newspaper on the weekend. It was published by the well regarded wine critic Huon...

australianwinereviews.blogspot.com

 

[beefarmer]

Just to put in a Jordan Peterson moment, a man i have met and had dinner with and for all of you folk, he is the best orator i have had the honour and privilege of meeting....look him up on utube....but get your bedroom in shape mof_s because he is coming for us all. Jordan is an amazing man as you will see.

 

[qaz]

free CellarDoor.co virtual events:

• Coldstream Hills with James Halliday and Andrew Fleming @ 6-7pm next Tuesday 23rd June

Wonder if anyone will ask JH about selling his cellar?

Langton's - A Lifelong Passion: In Conversation with James Halliday @ 6pm AEST tonight

He’s a man that, for wine lovers, needs no introduction. Tonight from 6PM, James Halliday is LIVE in conversation with Ned Goodwin MW.

Pour a glass and enjoy as Australia’s first man of wine sits on a VIP panel featuring Langton’s Head of Auctions Tamara Grischy, Brokenwood Chief Winemaker Iain Riggs, and founder of the Humpty Dumpty Foundation Paul Francis OAM. This will surely be a significant and unmissable event.

Join the discussion as our special guests talk about the auction of James Hallidays breathtaking Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collection, his special relationship with the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, and a lifelong passion for everything vinous.