BUSHFIRE APPEAL WINE AUCTION

AUCTION IS OVER
CONGRATULATIONS to
Alan C.
Total proceeds raised $811
Deposited in CBA Appeal 25th February, 2009 Rec No. N022594024025

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE BUSHFIRE APPEAL - IF IT SELLS FOR $1000 THAT"S HOW MUCH WE'LL BE WRITING THE CHEQUE FOR.

Here's a whopping FIVE LITRE bottle of premium Lindemans shiraz from the 1998 vintage from their Steven Vineyard in the Hunter Valley of NSW. It's a pretty impressive sight standing half a metre tall.

The auction starts on Monday 16th February and ends Friday 20th February at 6pm.

To join the bidding email chris@outstandingwines with your bid. We'll advise you what the current winning bid is and keep you posted as the bids rise.

RRP: $ PRICELESS

De Bortoli Black Creek 2004 Hunter Semillon

For me, De Bortoli's venture into the Hunter Valley has been nowhere the success of their Yarra Valley operation.
It's been a few years since they took over the old Wilderness Estate and while the quality has improved, it's been patchy at best. So the submission of this bin end didn't fill me with too much excitement. Obviously I was surprised.
Colour is just starting to develop, there's still plenty of citrus on the nose but it was the still-searing acidity that made me get excited enough to buy the lot. The back label is possibly a clue to the gem that De Bortoli didn't recognise. It's described as a "typical Hunter Semillon" that can be cellared 3-5 years. Enoy it now by all means but I reckon it has the potential to go ANOTHER 5-10 years.

RRP: $?????????
Our Price: $10 per bottle by the doz

SOLD OUT

De Bortoli 2005 Gulf Station Riesling

A REMARKABLE $10 PREMIUM RIESLING
Here's another to join our collection of absolute Bargain Bin Ends. Gulf Station is De Bortoli's Yarra Valley label that fits in under their $25+ Yarra Valley range. It's all Yarra Valley fruit - either their own or bought in - so it's definitely got that seal of quality. It's under screwcap and is obviously starting to show some development while still retaining primary fruit freshness. Absolute bargain to enjoy now or cellar for awhile.

RRP: $16
Our Price: $10 per bottle by the doz

SOLD OUT

Belgravia 2006 Reserve Merlot

This is the latest offering from David Lowe who many of you would remember from the Hunter Valley. This one's from Orange and if it's any indication everywhere else in Australia should stop bothering with the variety. Apparently vintage conditions were perfect in 2006 so this may be as good as it gets but who cares? This is a cracker to be enjoyed over the next 5 years.
There's plenty of power but it's the complexity that really appeal. There are layers of fruit and tannins which seem to reveal something new with every sip. Top red easily delivering $25+ quality.

Our Price: $18 per bottle by the doz

SOLD OUT