October Contest: The Wizard of Oz
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Posted September 2nd, 2010 by Curious Wines
Continuing our Australian theme for the month, our October prize is a must-have for all lovers of wine from the land Down Under.
James Halliday is the authority on Australian wine with an unparalleled knowledge of the industry gained over 40 years making, tasting, judging and writing about wine. His Australian Wine Companion has become the indispensible handbook for professional and amateur enthusiasts for this increasingly diverse and ever-more exciting country.
The 2011 edition is just out, with a staggering 1,487 winery reviews, ratings on over 6,000 wines and a whole lot more on the regions, vintages and information for visitors.
We’ve one copy to give away along with two bottles from one of Halliday’s top-rated 5 red star wineries, including a 93-pointer!
To enter, all you need to do is answer this simple question:
Langmeil’s Freedom Shiraz is produced from what are believed to be the world’s oldest surviving Shiraz vines, in the Freedom vineyard, Barossa Valley. In what year were these vines planted?
Simply leave your answer along with your name in the comments below and you’re in the draw. Just remember to leave us your email address when you’re leaving your comment – email addresses will not be displayed publicly and will not be used for anything other than contacting you if you win.
One lucky winner will be pulled from the hat from all entries here and on our Facebook page where you can also leave your answer. Best of luck!
Congratulations to Jonathan Flack, winner of our September Indian Summer Chillin’ contest. A super snazzy wine cooler and two bottles of Muddy Water’s finest are on their way to you, Jonathan.











September 2nd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
In 1843
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
1843
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:36 pm
1843
September 2nd, 2010 at 1:44 pm
The vines were planted in 1843, thanks – Louisa
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:45 pm
In 1843.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:02 pm
Um, 1843.
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
1843
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:32 pm
MDCCCXLIII
(that’s Eighteen hundred and forty three AD).
September 2nd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Oooo, love that, Paula.
Wish I could enter but apparently I’m exempt. Will give it a go anyway. 1843.
September 3rd, 2010 at 3:08 pm
1843
September 3rd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
1843
September 4th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
The answer is 1843
September 6th, 2010 at 10:52 am
1843
September 6th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
1843
September 6th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
1843
September 6th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 11:18 am
That would be 1843 !
September 7th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
1843, would love to win, fingers crossed!
September 7th, 2010 at 2:14 pm
In 1843
September 7th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 2:16 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 3:03 pm
The freedom is 1843
September 7th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 5:36 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
In the year of our Lord and Queen Victoria of England 1843, Langmeil was settled by a group of German Lutherans who had arrived with Pastor Kavel and originally settled at Klemzig. They planted the wonderful shiraz vines.
September 7th, 2010 at 8:05 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
1843
September 7th, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Somebody did their homework @daverichards
September 8th, 2010 at 8:37 am
The vines were planted in 1843, cheers – Alan
September 8th, 2010 at 11:33 am
1843
September 8th, 2010 at 7:43 pm
1843
September 9th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
1843
September 10th, 2010 at 8:47 am
In 1843
September 10th, 2010 at 8:47 am
1843
September 13th, 2010 at 9:39 am
1843
September 14th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
The year was 1843
September 17th, 2010 at 9:27 am
1843
September 17th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
1843
September 18th, 2010 at 11:57 am
1843
September 18th, 2010 at 11:58 am
1843
September 18th, 2010 at 11:59 am
1843
September 18th, 2010 at 12:00 pm
1843
September 18th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
1843
September 18th, 2010 at 9:11 pm
In 1843
September 18th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
1843, I hope
September 18th, 2010 at 11:03 pm
1843
September 19th, 2010 at 2:20 am
Answer: 1843
September 19th, 2010 at 6:45 am
1843
September 19th, 2010 at 8:16 am
In 1843.
September 19th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
1843
September 20th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
1843
September 20th, 2010 at 2:19 pm
1843
September 20th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
1843
September 20th, 2010 at 10:53 pm
1843
September 24th, 2010 at 9:47 am
1843
September 26th, 2010 at 4:54 pm
1843
September 29th, 2010 at 9:29 am
answer is 1843
October 4th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Ok ,so the answer is 1843.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:49 am
1843 seems to be the popular choice
October 4th, 2010 at 10:50 am
1843
October 4th, 2010 at 10:50 am
Its 1843
October 4th, 2010 at 9:08 pm
1843
October 6th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
167 years ago!
October 6th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Correct answer is 1843, or the year that the settlers got bored and decided they wanted to drink something otter than bees wax beer,
October 6th, 2010 at 10:41 pm
All the way back in 1843!