Sydney Ann

Colgin Cellars

Cariad Napa Valley Red Blend 2009

Napa cab bday celebrations for Ann @Ira Shapiro — 6 years ago

Shay, P and 12 others liked this

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

Staff Vidal Icewine 2012

Sue Ann Staff makes some excellent wines. — 8 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Rene Rostaing

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2007

Somm David T
9.2

On the nose, chestnuts, warm black plums, blackberries stewed blue fruits, violets and pepper. The palate, stewed, black plums, plums, blackberries, stewed strawberries, dark cherries, slight tarry quality, roasted chestnuts, pepper, black cherry cola, the core flavor of anise, herbs, dry stems, underbrush, violets, dry dark florals, roasted expresso, dry brown crushed rocks, the acidity drips over the palate, still a little tension, the structure starting to yield, the balance of fruit and earth nearly 50-50. The finish has nice ripe fruit but gives way to slightly dry tannins. Give it another 3-5 years. Should have had a Shiraz given where we are but at the price on the menu, too hard to resist. "The Cut" a good spot for dinner in Sydney. — 8 years ago

Sofia, "Odedi" and 21 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@David T If you have time go to Rockpool Bar and Grill in Sydney. Probably the best Wine List in Sydney if not Australia! Also establishments in Melbourne and Perth.
Somm David T

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@Bob McDonald Thanks Bob. Not sure we can fit this in before our show at the Opera. Leave for Barossa tomorrow. However, the place looks like a good spot.

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery

Fancy Farm Girl Frivolous White Blend

$14.95 - very mild and smooth, not very dry — 8 years ago

Sandhi Wines

La Encantada Pinot Noir 2013

Great find of CA Pinot in Ann Arbor! Killer juice — 9 years ago

Chris liked this

d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2011

Not really into Shiraz but while in Sydney, just had to try one of the higher rates Shiraz's we all read about! dark, peppery with spices. — 10 years ago

Mount Langi Ghiran

Cliff Edge Shiraz 2010

Lovely 8 year old Shiraz with my brother and sister in Sydney! 🇦🇺🍷 — 7 years ago

Adrian MorsonCassandra FarrellJeannine Soueidan
with Adrian, Cassandra and 2 others

Truchard

Carneros Pinot Noir 2013

A small winery in the Carneros region of Napa managed by Tony and Jo Ann Truchard successfully growing grapes for over 40 years. Complex aromas of red fruit, floral, citrus and earthy tones. On the palate strawberry and cherry with orange citrus, green tea, and sweet spice. Soft tannins on long finish ending with delicate spice and mineral notes. Nice. — 8 years ago

Velma and Daniel P. liked this

Macdonald

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

2014 MacDonald- Happy Birthday Ann — 8 years ago

David, Norman and 14 others liked this
Monica O

Monica O

How was that?

Rare Earth Wines

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Very juicy with nice berry notes. Sydney Scaggs recommendation from Trader Joe's. — 8 years ago

The Standish Wine Company

The Relic Shiraz Blend 2014

Delicious. Sitting in Sydney at Uccello. Last night here. Great times! — 9 years ago

Domaine Lise & Bertrand Jousset

Cuvée "Rose à Lies" Gamay Grolleau

jarred gild
8.9

consumed at spencer ann arbor — 9 years ago

Ron liked this

Gamble Family Vineyards

Mary Ann Red Blend 2014

Delicate, supple, very long finish. Absolutely surprising. One of the most pleasurable wines I have ever shared. Everyone loved this. — 7 years ago

David, Eric and 2 others liked this

Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2002

Holy smokes. This is the best of Australian Barossa valley wine. This Shiraz was gifted to me 13 years ago by a good friend, Ron Candy - a gentleman of gentleman. A true Ozzie with a heart of gold. It was on this date too, while I was living in Sydney, 13 years ago that I lost my friend, my golf buddy, my business partner and father-in-law Herb Schimeneck to the wicked complications and consequences of cancer. If you’re drinking tonight, and so moved, raise a glass to Ron, and especially to Herb - two great men that helped me became a better version of myself than I could have imagined or hoped for. Cheers to you all.....my friends today and of tomorrow. — 7 years ago

PJ MirvissSonia JonczykJeff larson
with PJ, Sonia and 5 others
Kirk, Rick and 10 others liked this
Rick Zywotko

Rick Zywotko

Moving tribute Mikey..... one of the reasons we all hold onto special bottles; fond remembrances.
Michael Mathews

Michael Mathews

Thank you.....we need to get our crew together soon! Ciao!

Ruinart

Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne Chardonnay

Somm David T
9.2

Lemon chiffon, lime zest, canned pineapple, bruised golden apples, citrus blossoms, a touch of orange peel, beautiful, soft refined sandy chalkiness, soft minerality and an excellent round, rich finish with crisp acidity. At Top of the World Sydney! — 8 years ago

Sofia, Paul and 19 others liked this
TheSkip

TheSkip

Oh I miss Sydney!

Henschke

Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz 1994

1994 vintage. On a sailing boat in Sydney Harbour not with the proper glassware. On the nose, fresh black fruits, gentle spices and leather notes. More savoury than sweet. Not obviously a 20+ year old wine. On the palate, mild alcohol and body, good concentration of flavours and soft but noticeable tannins. Elegance with a touch of umph. Very Hill of Grace. The finish was good, but not quite as long as some other vintages I have recently had. This wine was certainly not fully mature. Could age for another 15 years I suspect. Very good. — 8 years ago

Ira and Ted liked this

LaRue Wines

Emmaline Ann Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Beautiful acidity. Gets better and better. Nice job Katey! 13% — 9 years ago

Teusner

The Riebke Barossa Valley Shiraz 2013

I love all Tuesner reds. This one is modestly priced but a delight to imbibe. I had a Tuesner Bilmore on a Qantas flight from London to Sydney two weeks ago, and it was sublime. — 9 years ago