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  On 17/11/2014 at 08:17, Demoneyes said:

Was Pennyweight amongst them and if so what were they like?

Pennyweight make consistent product plenty of fruit and full mouth.Probably all beechworth wines are a bit thin and drink now rather than the big cellar for later reds of Rutherglen or the later released McLaren Vales which we enjoyed when we went to the Port Adelaide match.

Re Rutherglen would be interested in your report on Vintara/King Jack. Newly acquired by the Chinese I did not enjoy the wine tasted but the very cheap bottle I took away tasted well. May have been a tasting room problem.

Theres many fine wines from Rutherglen so wont recommend any let your palete be the judge.

I was impressed with the All Saints release and I dont normally say that.

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    Whoops just read the entrails of the thread and realised I have experienced some space time continuum problem. Sorry to interrupt with a now long gone diatribe. You were right about the swallow or spit reference which needs to be applied as code for more activities. Does one swallow and consume the full offering of the thread or just spit it out choosing to move on in the hope of finding something better. You were also correct that there is some pretentious element to the practice of tasting. You have to indulge in it when you are legless. I did indicate that while I tasted a few of the offerings it became cloudy and difficult to recall when I gave up tasting and started drinking.

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      On 18/11/2014 at 05:26, dpositive said:

    Pennyweight make consistent product plenty of fruit and full mouth.Probably all beechworth wines are a bit thin and drink now rather than the big cellar for later reds of Rutherglen or the later released McLaren Vales which we enjoyed when we went to the Port Adelaide match.

    Re Rutherglen would be interested in your report on Vintara/King Jack. Newly acquired by the Chinese I did not enjoy the wine tasted but the very cheap bottle I took away tasted well. May have been a tasting room problem.

    Theres many fine wines from Rutherglen so wont recommend any let your palete be the judge.

    I was impressed with the All Saints release and I dont normally say that.

    Have been to rutherglen many times, and to Vintara when it still had the brewery. Haven't been there since the new owners in place. Thought it a bit pretentious anyway, but may give another go.

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      On 17/11/2014 at 09:30, Bitter but optimistic said:

    Ha Ha Ha !! I think that reinforces my comment about lack of taste, discernment etc etc!!! It will be a guzzle fest with the occasional attempt to make some sort of educated comment. (good nose.. tannins a bit overdone .. another year or two... strong plummy taste ...etc etc) FMD!!

    Ok, let me edit my comment. I will be tasting a lot of wines as always, but only buying those that impress!

      On 17/11/2014 at 10:08, The Chosen One said:

    I done some back ground checks on our old Professor and found out he was once an English Punk Rocker who made a TV series back in the 80's.

    His real name is Vyvyan

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    Have you been into BBO's family photo album AGAIN?

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      On 17/11/2014 at 10:22, Earl Hood said:

    BBO it is about whether you spit or swallow, and I am talking exclusively about wine tasting here. A true sommelier such as myself or as I am sure Demoneyes is can get through any number of wineries yet still enjoy the marvellous grape varieties and vintages of the wine district one is visiting at the time. A wine tasting tour is not to be confused with sculling beers in the back blocks in places like Blackwood!

    Thanks Earl but I think you may be talking to a brick wall

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    My worry is where is BBO he seemed somewhat distraught last night. He seemed to be confused about spitting and swallowing in wine tasting and how you could work through an entire wine district and still play a round of golf. These are complex scenarios I know and I believe Clint has worked his way through this. As for me last time I toured Rutherglen I forgot to spit and was at one point what the lads used to say in my day as well and truly "fly blown" the next day!

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    Someone who could not spit

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      On 18/11/2014 at 11:16, Earl Hood said:

    My worry is where is BBO he seemed somewhat distraught last night. He seemed to be confused about spitting and swallowing in wine tasting and how you could work through an entire wine district and still play a round of golf. These are complex scenarios I know and I believe Clint has worked his way through this. As for me last time I toured Rutherglen I forgot to spit and was at one point what the lads used to say in my day as well and truly "fly blown" the next day!

    Yes EH (nice Holden in that one!). I must say i dont do the spit often but am well seasoned enough to cope with many a winery! Maybe BBO is a bit of a teetotaller and cant cope!

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      On 19/11/2014 at 08:39, Demoneyes said:

    Yes EH (nice Holden in that one!). I must say i dont do the spit often but am well seasoned enough to cope with many a winery! Maybe BBO is a bit of a teetotaller and cant cope!

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    I think its for other reasons.

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    Draft day must be close, as Foxtel changed their listings to finally show the draft being shown at 6.30.

    Have set it to record already using my phone app.

    Yes the excitement is getting to me.

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      On 19/11/2014 at 20:37, Redleg said:

    Draft day must be close, as Foxtel changed their listings to finally show the draft being shown at 6.30.

    Have set it to record already using my phone app.

    Yes the excitement is getting to me.

    I am over joyed for you Redleg

    Sadly perhaps I have only modest interest.

    A decade of failure with high draft picks has dulled my enthusiasm

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      On 19/11/2014 at 20:37, Redleg said:

    Draft day must be close, as Foxtel changed their listings to finally show the draft being shown at 6.30.

    Have set it to record already using my phone app.

    Yes the excitement is getting to me.

    need to get out more Red !! just saying :)

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      On 19/11/2014 at 20:37, Redleg said:

    Draft day must be close, as Foxtel changed their listings to finally show the draft being shown at 6.30.

    Have set it to record already using my phone app.

    Yes the excitement is getting to me.

    Oh I did not know it was that close Red.

    If only someone could have updated us all with the number of days until this big event.

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    As the excitement builds for the Draft

    We can hardly wait

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    The suspense is too much

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    I stand for truth, justice and getting my own way

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      On 19/11/2014 at 22:52, The Chosen One said:

    Oh I did not know it was that close Red.

    If only someone could have updated us all with the number of days until this big event.

    I'll see if I can get someone to do a countdown.

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      On 20/11/2014 at 10:41, Redleg said:

    I'll see if I can get someone to do a countdown.

    Surely there must be a 'Molly' among the DL usernames. Who else would you choose to do the Countdown?

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    Now this is my kind of sunrise ....

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      On 20/11/2014 at 10:41, Redleg said:

    I'll see if I can get someone to do a countdown.

    I found someone..............6

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      On 20/11/2014 at 21:54, beelzebub said:

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    Now you have started something bb

    Can you go the distance?

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      On 20/11/2014 at 21:55, old dee said:

    Now you have started something bb

    Can you go the distance?

    Of course.....I..R..already have in hand OD :rolleyes:^_^

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