Victoria, Australia

Penfolds

Grange Hermitage Bin 95 Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Excellent wine. Smoky and spicy but textured and long too. This is a rich wine. Paired it well with pizza covered in sautéed hot peppers. Deep dark color. Fragrant. This was complex and lovely. — 4 days ago

Tom, Bob and 16 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

At my 2015 Chardonnay Challenge of 6 wines. Very close consensus scores put this wine at 4th. 2015 was a warm year but this carried enough acid to easily last 10 years. Peaches and Nectarines. — 10 days ago

Jeroen, Tom and 19 others liked this
Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen Koenen

Only 4th..? Wow…
Curious about the top 3 then… 😊

Grosset

Polish Hill Clare Valley Riesling 2012

Light yellow in colour. Paraffin notes with Toast and Honey on the nose. Good refreshing citric acid (lime and lemon) - still very youthful at 12 years of age. On the palate, purity and power with amazing flavour persistence. Regarded as one of Australia’s Premium Rieslings with good reason. — 2 days ago

Ray, Tom and 14 others liked this

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz

Deep ruby, heavy bodied - nose opens up to strawberry, spice and bubblegum. Mouth feel: blackcurrant, black pepper, liquorice, vanilla. medium acidity, well integrated tannins… very smooth to drink! — 17 days ago

Penfolds

St. Henri Shiraz 2018

Deep ruby centre , slightly wider ruby rim . Bit more herbaceous and medicinal nose , spicier dark fruits , touch tobacco , dried spice , smoky touch. Slight lighter focused fruit , spiced red plum , dark cherry. On the palate quite round and juicy , sweeter palate , smoky red plum , blueberry , dark cherry jam. Balanced acidity and slightly gritty but ripe , sweet tannins . Medium length . This is quite a contrast to the first two , the style of fruit is sweeter and lighter, and with time in the glass , more red cherry , strawberry notes appear. The finish is slightly sweeter and less harmonious than the first two , it is also very young so this might come with more time. Better in 5-10 years and will last well a further 5-10. — 19 days ago

Anthony, "Odedi" and 5 others liked this

Glaetzer

Amon-Ra Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz 2010

Rich, supple and delicious. A prime example of what the Barossa does so well, particularly in a good vintage. Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and coffee grounds. Barb thought too much coconut oak but I didn’t think it was excessive. The next night ripe plum and oak- rich and mouth filling - through to the mid 2030’s. Your choice - rich and fruit driven or developed savoury notes or somewhere in between. — 18 days ago

Tom, Tom and 21 others liked this

Torbreck Vintners

The Steading Barossa Valley Grenache Blend 2021

8/2024. Nice medium bodied Grenache blend. Good flavor and nice on the palate. Paired well with the blackened sea bass at Hall’s Chophouse. — 22 days ago

Raul, Ted and 1 other liked this

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2021

Deep purple , thin pink rim . Quite perfumed , floral , mint , herbaceous character , cassis and blackberry . Quite rich with sweet dark fruits on the palate , plum , cherry , blueberry , blackberry . Balanced acidity and spicy dark fruited finish , slightly meaty , medium length finish . This is needs time in order to round out the tannins , better in 5 years and will last well a further 10-15. — 19 days ago

Anthony, "Odedi" and 5 others liked this

Elderton

Command Single Vineyard Shiraz 1998

Popped and poured, enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1998 “Command” pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity and moderate staining of the tears. Definitely some fine sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of ripe and mostly dried black and red fruits: brambles, blueberries, blackberries, dates, grilled meat, leather, purple flowers, marjoram, earth and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (mostly integrated) and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose with the addition of an umami/Maillard reaction sort of thing giving a rich, savory finish. Drink now as it’s in slow decline. — 25 days ago

Ira, "Odedi" and 6 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

A dense Ruby in colour. Black currant, dark plum, mocha, dark chocolate, and cigar box. The Penfolds Cabernet DNA if you like. Dense and powerful. This wine at 20 years of age is just a pup. The “Rewards of Patience “ has a window to 2045+. I’ll probably have the next one in 10 years or so. The release price of the latest vintage is now over $600 - too expensive IMO. Apparently substantial material from the old Block 42 in the blend - planted in the 1880’s. — a month ago

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ESF

ESF

Monster Cab 👌
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, first time I ever tasted this wine was at the New York Wine Experience in either 1985 or 1986 — it was the 1982 vintage, loved it and bought a case (for $20 or so per bottle). Wonderful wine, but long ago consumed, since I didn’t know these were 30-50 year wines. Ah well, live and learn (though my 1982 Dunn Howell Mountain Cab looks like it might last past my own lifespan, and I also bought that in my 20s) — LOL!!
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers An interesting story Doug. 1982 was an excellent vintage as well. A good purchase!