Hi Greg. I don't disagree with your point on pricing, but the LCBO prices for Aussie wines, especially at the higher price points, I find pretty close, and sometimes better (i.e Dead Arm) than in the US, though lower price points can show a big difference.

Now, don't get me started on the differences on US wines, vintage ports and bordeaux....

I'm not sure that's the case anymore re Aussies, even the high end ones. Some Aussie in the same price range as the Dead Arm, such as those from Torbreck (e.g., Struie), Two Hands (e.g., some Garden Series) and Charles Melton (e.g., Nine Popes) to name but a few, are more expensive at LCBO compared with US.

And the trend is getting worse year over year.

FYI:

The 2006 Altesino Rosso is great stuff. Even better than the 2004.

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Originally posted by futronic:
FYI:

The 2006 Altesino Rosso is great stuff. Even better than the 2004.

I really enjoyed the 02 Altesino Rosso. Can you make any comparison to the 06?

Didn't try the 02. Not the Rosso di Montalcino, the Rosso Altesino - 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cab/Merlot.

I will say I had a mediocre bottle last night. 2 good, 1 not so good. Oh, and 1 corked, but that doesn't count.

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Originally posted by futronic:
Didn't try the 02. Not the Rosso di Montalcino, the Rosso Altesino - 80% Sangiovese, 20% Cab/Merlot.

I will say I had a mediocre bottle last night. 2 good, 1 not so good. Oh, and 1 corked, but that doesn't count.

I drank my last bottle of the 02 just two months ago. It was surprisingly fresh and fruity still - probably could have kept going for many more years in the cellar.