2Brix 1,457 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 (edited) Taylors - Jaraman 2017 Cab Sav Has the pre-requisite number of gold stars and IMO a decent drop at the mid $20s Edited January 3 by 2Brix 8 Link to post Share on other sites
dwbasement 4,864 Posted January 4 Share Posted January 4 Something cheap and cheerful to go with the sticky spare ribs in the oven... honey glaze next 😋 5 Link to post Share on other sites
chirockr 168 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Sneaky lunch time scotch 😏 Balvenie 14 Rum Cask Finish 👌 6 Link to post Share on other sites
markm1111 640 Posted January 5 Share Posted January 5 Drank this the other night, surprisingly good for the $15 6+ price from Wine Collective. . Something a bit different, if you like Amarone this has a touch of it, full flavoured but not too long. Perfect with Italian, of course! 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Crikey , it’s hot here in the West this last week with a couple of 40 degree days coming up. This Friuli Friulano San Pietro just the refreshing beverage for a day like today. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
dwbasement 4,864 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 Beer for me tonite. 🍻 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Mushroom01 556 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 A very nice PN tonight! 🍷 While watching the 🏏. 😋👍 7 Link to post Share on other sites
mtf 1,081 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 3 hours ago, Mendes said: Crikey , it’s hot here in the West this last week with a couple of 40 degree days coming up. This Friuli Friulano San Pietro just the refreshing beverage for a day like today. What drop might that be similar to Mr Mendes? Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 1 hour ago, mtf said: What drop might that be similar to Mr Mendes? This explains it better than I can, tasty drop on a hot Perth night 🙏👍 https://winefolly.com/grapes/friulano/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites
BillyGoatGruff 4 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Homebrew citrus wine. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Neo 945 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Very nice for a 23 year old wine Neo 5 Link to post Share on other sites
dwbasement 4,864 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Cleaned some records today, time to pack them back to the sleeves....and i think i need a drink too. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
evil c 6,149 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) A relatively cheap Chilean Carmenere washed down with a Terriyaki Salmon on the Weber . Had a hankering for more savory character and this delivered nicely!, Edited January 9 by evil c 7 Link to post Share on other sites
markm1111 640 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 A couple of days at a friend's family farm. Deserves this 7 Link to post Share on other sites
markm1111 640 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 And these are the follow up - bit of a theme, but happy days 5 Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 383 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) This one wasn't cheap ($80 at Dan's) but a very nice Piedmont nebb. Edited January 10 by tripitaka 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 My fav Oz house of fizz, the 2007 Arras Grand Vintage is really developing nicely .....enjoying a tipple with Mrs Mendes as we contemplate heading back to work tomorrow 🥂🤔😬 sigh.... 7 Link to post Share on other sites
mtf 1,081 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 2 hours ago, Mendes said: My fav Oz house of fizz, the 2007 Arras Grand Vintage is really developing nicely .....enjoying a tipple with Mrs Mendes as we contemplate heading back to work tomorrow 🥂🤔😬 sigh.... No contemplating that email you would have received today I bet Mendes, just a straight up YES!😆 Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 18 minutes ago, mtf said: No contemplating that email you would have received today I bet Mendes, just a straight up YES!😆 Sami Odi...... a big Yes from me 🍷👍 Happ,y new year Mark 🙏 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Mushroom01 556 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 At only $12 bottle from Dans, this was a really nice surprise! 😋🍷 2 Link to post Share on other sites
aechmea 1,144 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 On 07/01/2021 at 3:09 PM, Neo said: Very nice for a 23 year old wine Neo I don't know what has happened with the 4 figure bin numbers from the Hunter. I don't think that any have been released since about 2014. I bought some 2014 Bin 1410 Shiraz Special Reserve in Feb 2019 but haven't seen anything since. Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Looked at this over a couple of nights, a very pretty wine and I suspect whilst very enjoyable now that it’s best days are ahead of it......highly recommended 🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷 5 glasses rating🙏👍🍷 4 Link to post Share on other sites
chirockr 168 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) Zeffer Cider Co - Apple Crumble Infused Cider. Was intrigued by the title and took a gamble. Legitimately tastes likes apple crumble without being overly sweet. Thoroughly enjoyed it! 330ml; 4.0% alc; New Zealand Edited January 13 by chirockr 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Neo 945 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) Double matured in Amoroso cask wood, makes a rather interesting Isle whisky. Distilled in 2008 bottled in 2018. Neo Edited January 15 by Neo 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 A Barossa kind of Friday evening, two really different varieties. One Classic BV Shiraz and the other the future, both really enjoyable 🙏 6 Link to post Share on other sites
mtf 1,081 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 (edited) Some very local vino that I picked up from cellar door a few years back. It’s a great vineyard to visit if in Perth. Edited January 15 by mtf Pic 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Just now, mtf said: Some very local vino that I picked up from cellar door a few years back. It’s a great vineyard to visit if in Perth. Picture? Link to post Share on other sites
chirockr 168 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Compass Box Hedonism - Grain Whisky Blend; 43% alc, Lowlands, Scotland. Excellent drop, highly recommended. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
dwbasement 4,864 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Pizza nite 😋 4 Link to post Share on other sites
aechmea 1,144 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 12/01/2021 at 10:03 AM, aechmea said: I don't know what has happened with the 4 figure bin numbers from the Hunter. I don't think that any have been released since about 2014. I bought some 2014 Bin 1410 Shiraz Special Reserve in Feb 2019 but haven't seen anything since. I did some research. The Lindemans vineyards and winery (Ben Ean) have been sold to a consortium of other Hunter entities. Peterson and Mcguigan are 2 of the new owners. Peterson is better known for using their wine outlets as entertainment venues for conventions, weddings, restaurants etc. Ben Ean seems to be going the same way. Almost all of Peterson wine is from Mudgee despite their Hunter presence. The new Ben Ean seems to be selling a handful of labels from around the place. Amongst the brands they are selling is Penfolds?? Hunter Lindemans is no more. A pity for a 170-ish year old winery/vineyard. Treasury Wine Estates no longer has any Hunter presence. Link to post Share on other sites
mtf 1,081 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 Some declassified 2015 Lovedale Semillon I picked up for $25 from Winestar in 2019, really enjoying this right now but I think it will pay dividends to hide the others for a few more years if I can resist. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
vinilink 931 Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 1 hour ago, mtf said: Some declassified 2015 Lovedale Semillon I picked up for $25 from Winestar in 2019, really enjoying this right now but I think it will pay dividends to hide the others for a few more years if I can resist. You reminded me that I have 1996 Elizabeth Semillon which I have totally forgotten about it, pity I can't open and drink it as I am still stuck in Singapore. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
mtf 1,081 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 This is about as close to MR Sauvignon Blanc as I am to owning YG Sonja XVs🤣 Lovely stuff ( not that I’m hating on the local version, it’s just completely different). 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,094 Posted January 20 Share Posted January 20 20 minutes ago, vinilink said: I hear they are going to rebrand it................... Chump Wine.... Link to post Share on other sites
turnthetable 4,302 Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 21 hours ago, Mendes said: I hear they are going to rebrand it Fake news 😀 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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