LeeM Posted 20January, 2016 Report Share Posted 20January, 2016 Some girlfriends of mine probably keep them in business with the amount of Burge Moscato they consume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV911 Posted 20January, 2016 Report Share Posted 20January, 2016 Cracked open a durif which we picked up in Rutherglen a few years ago. Have never had a durif before but it was bloody good! I noticed of late that quite a few winemakers are calling shiraz syrah again. excuse me while I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8April, 2016 Report Share Posted 8April, 2016 Wow! That is all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 9April, 2016 Report Share Posted 9April, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 9April, 2016 Report Share Posted 9April, 2016 The Jenke 2009 Shiraz was the pick of the bunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobbly Posted 9April, 2016 Report Share Posted 9April, 2016 Tonight's drop. Got direct via mail order from the winery last year, 40 bucks a throw for vintages from 03 through 06... Mttel and reax 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 10April, 2016 Report Share Posted 10April, 2016 Open Day at the kids school today so i purchased some of the wine they produce from their vineyard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 2May, 2016 Report Share Posted 2May, 2016 Tassie's moved on from apples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 2May, 2016 Report Share Posted 2May, 2016 Actually , after 25 years of producing world class pinots etc , Tassie is enjoying an apple resurgence.Some people seem to like cider, it seems. Orchards are being reactivated and replanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy Posted 1June, 2016 Report Share Posted 1June, 2016 So I was ferreting around today and stumbled on a dozen of these in the cellar. Smoooooth. Is a word that comes to mind edgy and reax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reax Posted 2June, 2016 Report Share Posted 2June, 2016 Did you need my address ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 22August, 2017 Report Share Posted 22August, 2017 We eased the cork out of this dusty relic tonight. After a few hours in the decanter it went beautifully with a classic beef Wellington cooked by my son. There's one more left in the rack. ? Spectre, JV911 and Scott930 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted 22August, 2017 Report Share Posted 22August, 2017 Way to go Harv, what a great family activity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 (edited) I also have a sleeper waiting to be opened, bottle didn't have a date on it, provided the barcode to the supplier and confirmed 1987.Here's hoping it doesn't taste like vinegar Edited 23August, 2017 by Stepo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Here's hoping it doesn't taste like vinegar Bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Bad news.Thanks KGB , I knew I should've bought the 86 or 88 version . My luck I got stuck with the 87 lemon.Will open her up making sure I have a backup on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Thanks KGB , I knew I should've bought the 86 or 88 version . My luck I got stuck with the 87 lemon.Will open her up making sure I have a backup on hand.No. Keep it , it becomes collectable if not already. They're not making that vintage any more. Someone will be after the entire year by year collection one day.Emptied , it's just an old bottle, worth 5c in SA only. Stepo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 No. Keep it , it becomes collectable if not already. They're not making that vintage any more. Someone will be after the entire year by year collection one day.Emptied , it's just an old bottle, worth 5c in SA only. 10c now, though I think we can't claim wine bottles ☹ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stepo Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 10c now, though I think we can't claim wine bottles ☹That's it.......I'm keeping it now (thanks Tazzie).......although I am tempted to bust it open and debunk the experts, could be a cracker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 That's it.......I'm keeping it now (thanks Tazzie).......although I am tempted to bust it open and debunk the experts, could be a cracker The mystery is worth preserving...as the reality will surely destroy the dream. Plus nice patina... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 "I've" got a bottle of '78 Lindeman's port which was gifted to my first born (who doesn't drink).No doubt it's useless for anything other than emergency rations or powering the old Landy , but I think we'll keep it intacta. You just never know what these things might be worth "one day".The various collector markets have proven this."If only I'd hung onto..." famous words of regret.And the worst thing about opening a very expensive bottle of anything is having to share it. If you don't , no one will know how sensational (or crap) it was!And the second worst thing is drinking something very expensive when you've already been numbed by pre dinner drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 (edited) Port, if properly stored, can be kept many years due to it's alcohol content. Above about 18% oxidisation is limited. It could actually be a cracker! On the other hand it could be worth $39.95...?F Edited 23August, 2017 by KGB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew F Posted 23August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 Bin 128 is arguably the best drinking red of the 20th century. Been drinking it since the mid 80s, and I have no reason to stop. Tips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 (edited) "I've" got a bottle of '78 Lindeman's port which was gifted to my first born (who doesn't drink).No doubt it's useless for anything other than emergency rations or powering the old Landy , but I think we'll keep it intacta. You just never know what these things might be worth "one day".The various collector markets have proven this."If only I'd hung onto..." famous words of regret.And the worst thing about opening a very expensive bottle of anything is having to share it. If you don't , no one will know how sensational (or crap) it was!And the second worst thing is drinking something very expensive when you've already been numbed by pre dinner drinks. I have its younger brother a bottle of Lindermans 1979 Vintage Port that's been lurking in the back of the cupboard since I picked it up at cellar door in th early 80's. Been having the same thought will it be a cracker or just vinigar. Port and sherry appears to be back in fashion these days. I have been offered it at a number of Newtown wine bars and restaraunts lately plus at a McLaren Vale winery last week (a client) to help me with my sniffles . So I'm tempted to see its condition the next time we have guests Edited 23August, 2017 by Tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 23August, 2017 Report Share Posted 23August, 2017 I have been offered it at a number of Newtown wine bars and restaraunts lately plus at a McLaren Vale winery last week (a client) to help me with my sniffles . So I'm tempted to see its condition the next time we have guests Ah Tipsy you're a braver man than me!Apart from anything , it's not my bottle to open!Is a '78 different from a '79?As with Porsches , I'd have to drive both for comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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