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I just enjoyed a 2004 Justin cab which can be had for less than twenty bucks; was easy drinking, food friendly, and opened right up.

I agree with that recommendation. If you like the Cab, try the Justin Isoceles,2003-4. More expensive, but more elegant. A great wine. A restaurant called James' Beach in Venice has a great wine list that is modestly priced and has a great collection of Justin wines. It's only 10 mins. from LAX too!

This summer I am drinking a bit of a mixture,

Much of the red is Chateau Cantemerle 95, with side lines in Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 03 and some Chateau Muzar 98.

The white is very varied but quite a bit of Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett 03, Simon Hackett Semillion 04 and a sensational single vinyard Soave :eek:

Rose, is as usual, Sancerre.

I am slightly overstocked on classic reds at the moment and understocked on good white. Must head off to the wine merchants soon and stop buying claret. :D

I just had a bottle of 2001 Mesach which I believe is the finest of all the Barrossa Valley wines. It is hard to find so I was surprised to see it on the menu at the Morton's in SIN.

http://www.grantburgewines.com.au/thewines/?wine=13

A Barossa shiraz from the very old vines is an especial treat for us. I have a few in my cellar from Langmeil's 140 year old vines and try to serve it only to those who understand. I have never tasted a Meshach and will keep an eye out for it.

Last night ours was from the other end of the world. A Thanisch 2002 Bernkasteler Doktor Kabinett riesling that sang as it went down.