Mount Ida Reserve

Penfolds

Reserve Bin 15A Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2015

At my 2015 Chardonnay Challenge this wine finished 2nd of the 6 wines tasted. Back in 2017 this wine won the James Halliday Chardonnay Challenge from 630 entries. Flinty. Some tasters have compared this to Grand Cru Chablis. Reinforces the view that Adelaide Hills is a wonderful terroir for Chardonnay. — a month ago

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Mount Langi Ghiran

Mast Rare Reserve Block Shiraz 2002

Stopped off at a lifelong friends apartment. He likes wine but it does not go beyond that. Says to me after pulling several bottles ( including 2 Rockford BP) from the corner of a very warm room, “What should I do with these wines?” Trying to remain calm, I said , “I think you need to open one.”
Surprisingly, the cork was intact, but totally soaked to the top. What we encountered was a red/purple wine that looked like it was bottled a few years ago. The nose was big and full of dark fruit along with some oak but zero alcohol Taking a small taste I was absolutely taken back by the juiciness & deep plummy flavors swirling around my mouth. I noted very little secondary flavors but the level of acidity shocked me. Tannins were soft and the fish was modest.
— 6 months ago

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David T

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Enjoyed my time at Rockford. They make some nice juice. Sofia & I brought back a sparkling Shiraz from them. I know how that sounds upfront. Aussie’s have a tradition of drinking it Christmas morning. It is actually quite good after 3-4 years in bottle. Sofia & I celebrated their tradition one Christmas morning. If you find some, I recommend trying. Be sure to tell me where you find it. Cheers! 🍷
JKT

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Good story of a survivor (even if somewhat beaten up)! Hope the others made it through also!
Ira Schwartz

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@JKT well phrased, “survivor”

Rubissow

Reserve Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

2014 - With aeration, luscious tight dark mountain fruit bouquet, great body, long smooth finish; even better after breathing for an hour; better to have decanted; solid! — 4 years ago

Casella Wines

Reserve 10th Anniversary The Black Stump Shiraz 2021

Blackberry, fruity, easy to sip and drink.. Very pleasant — 4 months ago

Tilbrook Estate

Reserve Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2006

Sadly the last of the 2006 vintage left in the cellar. 18 years down its drinking better than ever with the old Shiraz notes seeping through peppers and mint. Just bloody lovely! — 5 months ago

Penfolds

Reserve Bin 17A Chardonnay 2017

Crisp a bit fruity, light and good aftertaste — 9 months ago

Penfolds

Reserve Bin 09A Chardonnay 2015

Second bottle after Bin 389. I like this one more. Beth liked Bin 389 more. This felt smooth but powerful relative to Bin 389. — 3 years ago

Henschke

Johanne Ida Selma Lenswood Blanc de Noir Pinot Noir

At the Henschke weekend at Spicers Maryvale. Brief Notes. Multi vintage - 100% Pinot Noir grown on the Henschke Lenswood vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. I love Blanc de Noir, Egly Ouriet being a favourite. This is also very good and good value. — 4 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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Neither did I until this weekend. @Doug Powers o
David T

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Haven’t had it but Rockford makes a really nice sparkling Shiraz.
Bob McDonald

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@David T Absolutely David re Rockford Black. This is a traditional Blanc de Noir made from 100% Pinot Noir but traditional clear sparkler.

Ashton Hills Vineyard

Reserve Pinot Noir 2021

An old favourite Pinot Noir chosen off the Wine List at Blowfish Broadbeach. Red fruits and confectionery. A lovely volume to the medium weight palate with excellent mouthfeel - supple tannins. Always enjoyable - from the Adelaide Hills. — 7 months ago

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Grigori

Family Reserve Riesling

Tastes more like a Chardonnay — a year ago