tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post7302070686781478452..comments2022-08-14T07:56:58.329-04:00Comments on Gerry Dunn Wine Reviews :: Wine Reviews, DC Restaurant Review: Fireblock "Old Vines" Shiraz 2005Gerard Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13379850333025612034noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post-49372039585396142062008-08-27T07:48:00.000-04:002008-08-27T07:48:00.000-04:00Arthur; I think your assessment is right on targe...Arthur; I think your assessment is right on target. I also see the Aussie's continue to innovate, in many cases improving their final product. As always, personal taste rules the day. There is no arguing that the French do a fine job with Syrah. Thanks so much for the comment on "Fireblock Old Vines" WIneGentGerard Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379850333025612034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post-27265797263132551322008-08-27T01:44:00.000-04:002008-08-27T01:44:00.000-04:00Gerry,I agree that the Australians have perfected ...Gerry,<BR/><BR/>I agree that the Australians have perfected mass production (everything run by computers, etc.) and their Shiraz is some of the best in the world (grape adapted well sort of like Malbec in Argentina) but the warm temp.of Australia tend to bring out mellow flavors of Plum (OK) but Shiraz(Syrah) in France (Rhone)which is cooler tends to bring the Spice out which I prefer. To each his own. cheers <BR/>ArthurA. Aaron Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06865286396716543623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post-46606928751747315622008-08-21T14:50:00.000-04:002008-08-21T14:50:00.000-04:00Liz; I hope you can find this great wine. If not...Liz; I hope you can find this great wine. If not, have your local retailer call the wholesaler to see if it can be ordered. You will actually be doing him a favor. All of the wines in this collection are fabulous. Have the retailer come to winegent.com, or e-mail lme for the distributor in your area. Good Luck! Gerry Dunn WineGentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post-26538248756296036842008-08-21T14:30:00.000-04:002008-08-21T14:30:00.000-04:00Thanks Wine Gent! I was looking for a Shiraz to s...Thanks Wine Gent! I was looking for a Shiraz to serve for wine club Saturday night, and "Old Vines" sounds like just the ticket. I wonder if my NW Arkansan shops carry it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post-16675733870214431222008-08-13T15:43:00.000-04:002008-08-13T15:43:00.000-04:00Bjorn;As always, thanks so much for the comments. ...Bjorn;<BR/><BR/>As always, thanks so much for the comments. Yes, we all have different tastes, and the Aussie's are a bit over the top for some.<BR/><BR/>I love the Aussie's for being over the top. They live life to the fullest and are always pushing the boundries. Most importantly, they are never hesitant to share the passion.<BR/><BR/>Have you tried the Aussie Dry Rieslings? They are remarkably good, and may be more to your taste. Thanks again! Gerry WineGentGerard Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13379850333025612034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6926229875844384738.post-47289351919869699372008-08-13T15:37:00.000-04:002008-08-13T15:37:00.000-04:00Great post! I really respect your passion, however...Great post! I really respect your passion, however I am not, NOT, a fan of Australian wines. Some reds I know are wonderful, just as Chilean or Argentine; yes the Shiraz can of course be remarkable, but the whites...no way...too much of everything! It's of course because it's too hot over there and perhaps because people over there like their wine to taste like banana-, or mango- or pineapplejuice or whatever......Give me the Bourgogne anyday! Or even California Chardonnay.<BR/>But it's always nice to learn about wines I normally don't drink. Thank you for that.Björnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122802885653427106noreply@blogger.com