Which wines have you had from this region and which ones do you enjoy and why?
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2001 Moss Wood Cab.
This wine was a game changer. It's still in my books as one of the most impressive wines I've ever had. I didn't know Aus could do that wine.
The LCBO doesn't carry the label and the agent with the import rights hasn't brought any in in about 3 years (despite my hounding).
I'm not a guy that buys wine by the case (Usually 6 max, most often 3 max). I would buy 2+ cases of this wine. That good.
This wine was a game changer. It's still in my books as one of the most impressive wines I've ever had. I didn't know Aus could do that wine.
The LCBO doesn't carry the label and the agent with the import rights hasn't brought any in in about 3 years (despite my hounding).
I'm not a guy that buys wine by the case (Usually 6 max, most often 3 max). I would buy 2+ cases of this wine. That good.
One of my all time favorite Chardonnays
Leeuwin Artist series..The 2000 is drinking superb.
Houghton is also a decent value brand.
Leeuwin Artist series..The 2000 is drinking superb.
Houghton is also a decent value brand.
quote:Originally posted by sade58:
One of my all time favorite Chardonnays
Leeuwin Artist series.
I also enjoy their wines a great deal. They have also become very hard to find in our market.
Ditto on the Leeuwin Chardonnay. It's an amazing wine that needs 5-7 years to show what it's got. I had a 2002 recently that was terriffic, balanced, and still had quite a way to go in development if one was patient.
Cullen and Cape Mentelle are both good producers. Not sure how easy they are to find.
Cullen's Diana Madeline and Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon are two of the best wines from Margaret River, IMO.
While not Margaret River, Houghton's Jack Mann Cabernet/Malbec (Swan Valley, outside of Perth) is another Western Australian classic.
While not Margaret River, Houghton's Jack Mann Cabernet/Malbec (Swan Valley, outside of Perth) is another Western Australian classic.
Had a 2001 Leeuwin Estate Sibling Shiraz a while back that was a nice easy drinker, more elegant than Barossa style and not as jammy as some Barossa Shiraz can be. Not a high end wine, but enjoyable for the $25 price. Picked this one from many tasted at an Aussie tasting in May 2006. Would try a bottle if I saw it again.
Ringbolt cab is a frequent daily drinker around our house. The 2007 received a score of 95 from James Halliday (shocking, I know). Still, not bad for a sub-$20 bottle.
Garagiste had said this was an area in Australia that can make Margaux style cabernet. I liked the Hayshed Hill that reminded me of an Italian red and I loved the Evans and Tate, wich seemed like CA meets Bordeaux, best of both worlds type of wine. I guess it is pretty hot in Margaret River but in the evening it cools down so that is cool climate Australian wine, or as close as you will get to cool climate in that country. Will be watching for wines from the area and Moss Wood seems like a must try. Thanks guys.
quote:Originally posted by sade58:
One of my all time favorite Chardonnays
Leeuwin Artist series..The 2000 is drinking superb.
Just about to write the same.
Agree with Cullen, Leeuwin,and Houghton Jack Mann. Also good value in Watershed shriraz and unoaked Chard (Shade), and Brookland Valley.