Can’t wait to hear thoughts on more current vintages. Have you considered a video of a blind tasting and reveal in a similar style? Just for interest? Six of my favourite ever australian wines in one tasting! And the comparisons are fabulous and enjoyed the comments of the woodlands vertical comparisons. Also rate 16 over 17 … but the Xavier ‘18 is better again!
Love your reviews. Terrific guidance presented with panache, honesty and a sense of fun and enjoyment! Do you have a view about where Cape Mentelle fits in the firmament of WA Cab Sav?
Hi Brian, Each of the wines are listed in the notes below the video. For your ease: 2017 Moss Wood, Margaret River RRP $130 2016 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity, Margaret River RRP $180 2017 Cullen Vanya Flower Day, Margaret River RRP $550 2018 Cullen Diana Madeline, Margaret River RRP $135 2016 Woodlands Clementine Eloise, Margaret River RRP $140 2017 Mount Mary Quintet, Yarra Valley RRP $150 I hope that's helpful!
Blackstone Paddock just won 2 trophies, 1. Max Schubert AM Trophy for Most Outstanding Red Wine in Show, and 2. the Prof AJ Perkins Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon for their 2018 example, at this years RAWS. Amazing result just in. More trophies for the Margaret River. No doubt JJ knows. Bargain at $18 also, now we need to race to Aldi ..
@@sojana01 Pretty well. What I see so far is a very different nose profile to the Riedel Ouveture Magnums (universal) which I have been using for years. The Gabriel's seem to have a more intense burst of fruit aromatically, but after that the finer points of spice and detail emerge. I think more clearly (?) but I am still getting used to them. I did try them with sparkling yesterday and wasn't a fan - the bubbles disapated very quickly and I had to be quick on the aromas. Still a fan of the Riedel Veritas Champagne glass for sparkling...
Great Australian cabernet line up should include YY No.1
Oh, and John Riddoch
I actually agree. I collect it every year!
Looks like JJ has had a rough day. 😂 But he powers through like a good bloke should. I love this content. You two are a great pair.
This was during peak COVID, and he hadn't had a haircut in weeks!
@@erinlarkin I thought he might have been going through an EMO phase. 🤣
Thank you Erin for your videos, extremely informative. Keep them coming and the great reports.
Thanks Greg 🙏
JJ - not camera shy at all. Nailed it.
Great video guys, I'm salivating. Can't wait for tastings to resume.
You and us both!
Can’t wait to hear thoughts on more current vintages. Have you considered a video of a blind tasting and reveal in a similar style? Just for interest? Six of my favourite ever australian wines in one tasting! And the comparisons are fabulous and enjoyed the comments of the woodlands vertical comparisons. Also rate 16 over 17 … but the Xavier ‘18 is better again!
Agree with you - the 18 is the pick of the bunch!
Great video Erin and JJ. Loved this!
Thanks Kevin! The tasting hiatus during lockdown was starting to wear thin
I am team Gabriel Glas too!!
Great glassware!
Can confirm Mount Mary Quintet is a good drop. Only tried a 2014 but it was awesome.
They age beautifully
I love these videos, I appreciate covid and such may have impacted but I wish they would continue.
We’re back up and running now Matt - thanks for the patience!
Love your reviews. Terrific guidance presented with panache, honesty and a sense of fun and enjoyment! Do you have a view about where Cape Mentelle fits in the firmament of WA Cab Sav?
Cape Mentelle has a proud and long history in Western Australia.
Would be great if provided with complete description of the wine shown as text. having some issues with accents here
Hi Brian, Each of the wines are listed in the notes below the video. For your ease:
2017 Moss Wood, Margaret River RRP $130
2016 Vasse Felix Tom Cullity, Margaret River RRP $180
2017 Cullen Vanya Flower Day, Margaret River RRP $550
2018 Cullen Diana Madeline, Margaret River RRP $135
2016 Woodlands Clementine Eloise, Margaret River RRP $140
2017 Mount Mary Quintet, Yarra Valley RRP $150
I hope that's helpful!
Untill now, I didn't realise " hair splitting " was so precise and could be split sooo many times ! But interesting entertainment!
Looking great Erin and JJ
Blackstone Paddock just won 2 trophies, 1. Max Schubert AM Trophy for Most Outstanding Red Wine in Show, and 2. the Prof AJ Perkins Trophy for Best Cabernet Sauvignon for their 2018 example, at this years RAWS. Amazing result just in. More trophies for the Margaret River. No doubt JJ knows. Bargain at $18 also, now we need to race to Aldi ..
JJ called me three times the day they announced it haha exciting news again!
Great video! Erin, did you go for the hand blown Gabriel's?
Not yet Ashley! I wanted to try the Standart glasses first. I'll be trying the Gold Glas next
@@erinlarkin Great to hear that the Standart glasses do so well =) Might have to spot for some... How do you suppose they go for Shiraz?
@@sojana01 Pretty well. What I see so far is a very different nose profile to the Riedel Ouveture Magnums (universal) which I have been using for years. The Gabriel's seem to have a more intense burst of fruit aromatically, but after that the finer points of spice and detail emerge. I think more clearly (?) but I am still getting used to them. I did try them with sparkling yesterday and wasn't a fan - the bubbles disapated very quickly and I had to be quick on the aromas. Still a fan of the Riedel Veritas Champagne glass for sparkling...
@@erinlarkin awesome. Thanks for the detailed response.
Lets go Johnny, ciao, ciao, ciao, ciao, ciao
Ha. Only five ciaos?
@@erinlarkin Can't just type ciao all day, someone's gotta look after the customers, who's going to look after the customers?