Lakeside SA Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 - 91pts - $44/6pk or $79.2/Doz. $0 Delivery on orders $150+ @ Bec Hardy Wines

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  isthisreallife22 on 15/01/2021 - 15:28

  +1

  you can cellar for up to 7 years

  I've never had a cellar so this caught my eye. I always assumed the longer in the cellar the better, full stop. But… this suggests there is a limit. What happens after 7 years?

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    Oldmate88 on 15/01/2021 - 15:41

    +2

    Very few wines celler for long periods of time and actually start to decline after 7-10 years. Not sure if this relates to the preservatives used in some wine, the weather during their growth or something else.

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    jv on 15/01/2021 - 15:57

    -1

    What happens after 7 years?

    Lakeside SA Vinegar for your salad dressings…

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      EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 16:03

      +1

      A bit harsh JV and in fairness not the case.
      After seven years as Oldmate88 suggests, the wine is in decline or outside of it's optimum drinking window and just be a tired red wine.

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        isthisreallife22 on 15/01/2021 - 17:21

        +1

        That's just JV's unique brand of humour - I think most ozbargainers would take it as a sign of affection that JV took the time to make a "joke" at your expense

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          EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 17:23

          @isthisreallife22: In which case, I am happy, of course, retract my comment
          Thanks @kcbworth for taking the time to clarify. Much appreciated.
          RD :-)

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        zombie hunter on 15/01/2021 - 20:47

        +1

        Jv is a suttle as sledgehammer.
        His motto is you don’t succeed the first time go get a bigger hammer

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          EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 21:07

          @zombie hunter: Haha. I reckon we sound alike and would get on well :-))
          RD

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          isthisreallife22 on 15/01/2021 - 22:34

          @zombie hunter: You forgot to bold a word… Maybe sledgehammer

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  EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 15:53

  +1

  @kcbworth Some wine do develop secondary characteristics with age. These characteristics appeal to some and not others. There are windows in which a wine will be at a peak and after that as OldMate88 says, a wine will decline. Some whites will age and certainly some reds. A big topic - too big to do justice to here.
  Interesting fact - the average cellaring time of a bottle of wine in the UK is 43 minutes :-)
  Cheers! RD :-)

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    jv on 15/01/2021 - 15:58

    -1

    average cellaring time of a bottle of wine in the UK is 43 minutes

    due to COVID ?

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      EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 16:01

      Pre-COVID stat.
      Essentially what the research suggested is that most people make a purchase to drink immediately.
      :-)

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        jv on 15/01/2021 - 16:02

        -1

        research suggested is that most people make a purchase to drink immediately.

        Not necessarily, there could be a few alcoholics skewing the data…

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          terrys on 15/01/2021 - 16:53

          @jv: I'm glad you said skewing.
          That said, I haven't yet come across an undrinkable Aussie Cab sav.

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  terrys on 15/01/2021 - 16:59

  Small quibble - I'm only being offered a 12 pack…

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 17:08

    @terrys The six pack version is there. Go to www.wineshedsale.com.au use the 6 pack button to scroll down to Six Pack options.
    Please let me know if you can't find it.
    Cheers!
    RD

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  hotmustardsauce on 15/01/2021 - 17:33

  +2

  How does your Bec Hardy and Lakeside line up against your Pertaringa lines? I assume the latter is more premium?

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    EmployeeRD ADL @ Bec Hardy Wines on 15/01/2021 - 17:54

    That's right. The wines with a South Australia appellation from the Pertaringa 'Lakeside' and Bec Hardy range are the more entry level style wines. Fruit forward, drink now styles. Our objective in all we do is to deliver a high price/quality ratio though
    Wines in both ranges rom the McLaren Vale, Barossa or Adelaide Hills are the more premium wines.
    Hope that helps.
    Cheers! RD :-)