Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[TomVexille]

IMHO You should open both of them and give us a report?

Having opened one of the 2011 previously, it's phenomenal. And blackcat really likes the St John. Tough decision :mrgreen:

 

[blackcat20]

Having had the St John I would say go with it.
Tonight I am having Amelia Park Cab Merlot, a Fo purchase. Very nice indeed.

Had it in the F lounge (managed one glass before 'the end'). It was delicious.

 

[JohnM]

blackcat20 I was unaware your abbreviated name was an issue and that you had asked not to be addressed in this manner. I was simply following someone's lead back thread. No bait, offense or familiarity intended! Please accept my apologies and let's more forward constructively and on topic.

Plus one to this.

I was an offender . Sorry!

 

[JohnM]

Thank you, appreciate it. It's one of those nicknames that gets on my nerves the more people used it...

Now on the topic of wine, I'm trying to choose between two bottles for Friday night.
Wolf Blass Single vineyard cab sav 2011
Wolf Blass Estates of Barossa St John Shiraz 2012

anyone want to weigh in?

Both a bit heavy to go with the fish, IMO .

 

[blackcat20]

Both a bit heavy to go with the fish, IMO .

Ummmm planning on an Italian pork sausage pasta

 

[JohnM]

We sit in teams of 4 and try to fathom the identity of the 6 wines given multi-choice options by the presenters.

I've heard of the 'options game' but not entirely clear on how it operates. Could you give some examples?

 

[TomVexille]

Ummmm planning on an Italian pork sausage pasta

Mmmmmmmmmm pork

 

[Buzzard]

Forgot the pic

 

[JohnM]

Ummmm planning on an Italian pork sausage pasta

Wouldn't worry me but PJM goes nuts when I bait her saying I'm having a BBQ on Good Friday :mrgreen:.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Both a bit heavy to go with the fish, IMO .

No need to bring medieval superstition into the forum!

 

[Sedimental]

I've heard of the 'options game' but not entirely clear on how it operates. Could you give some examples?

Sorry, deleted the photos of the second bracket (3 wines). They were in order of presentation;

Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2006
Hollick Coonawarra Cab Sauv 2004
Jacob's Creek Centenary Hill Shiraz 1998

There are 5 questions for each wine. eg. The questions for the Hollicks were
1. Variety 2.Vintage 3. State 4. Region 5. Maker
A. Cab A. 2008 A. Vic A. Clare A. Bowen Est
B. Merlot B. 2006 B. SA B. Cwarra B. Katnook Est
C. Shiraz C. 2004 C. WA C. Barossa C. Hollick

Each table has 4 tasters (or the nearest equivalent and the scores are adjusted). Each taster has 3 large laminated cards. I was on table G, in seat 4, so my cards for the evening were G4A/ G4B/ G4C. The wines are poured blind out of decanters. Two bottles of each wine are tasted. The first question is asked by one of the presenters, the other presenter scores. You can confer at your table only and vote as a team or individually. The correct option is revealed b4 the next question is asked. Each taster has a scoresheet to record their individual and team scores. We mix up the teams periodically to prevent a "brains trust" winning every month and to encourage camaraderie amongst the members. Members can bring guests to sit with them at their table as part of their team. There are no prizes, just kudos for the winning team. The "top taster" for the evening addresses the other tasters at the end of the evening and tries to describe how they/the team arrived at their conclusions for each wine. It is essentially educated guessing. Sometimes a theme evolves, sometimes not! The presenters provide the wines and are reimbursed (a modicum ) by the club. Members often bring another bottle along to share and have with dinner, and to continue the options game

 

[Sedimental]

Some of the "after-options" options

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

No need to bring medieval superstition into the forum!

But that's the best kind

 

[QF WP]

Time to go to MEL QF WP
I've been called to BNE next week

No I'm staying here - school holidays. Right, name it - where and when

 

[QF WP]

Tonight after my indoor beach volleyball it's time for some red:

 

[UpInTheAir:)]

No I'm staying here - school holidays. Right, name it - where and when

Sorry QF WP.. Actually I'm at the Sunshine Coast (look out I am actually working )... Paging drron and mrs.drron
(Our divide and conquer strategy is still working well )

 

[Sedimental]

Hey drron. Just heard Era has closed it's doors yesterday due to $ (blaming G20 disruptions). Pinot tasting 14/04 will be at another, as yet, undisclosed venue. Friend going to another event scheduled for Tuesday after Easter is now going to Enoteca. Will give Shaw Smith a tingle tomorrow. Was only there on Saturday evening post conference at the Convention Centre! Sassy jazz trio and all. Our wine tasting group had it booked out for our Annual Dinner in July. Got to find a new venue for 70 odd BYO Friday night pronto....aaaahh:!:

 

[JohnM]

Sorry, deleted the photos of the second bracket (3 wines). They were in order of presentation;

Hanging Rock Heathcote Shiraz 2006
Hollick Coonawarra Cab Sauv 2004
Jacob's Creek Centenary Hill Shiraz 1998

There are 5 questions for each wine. eg. The questions for the Hollicks were
1. Variety 2.Vintage 3. State 4. Region 5. Maker
A. Cab A. 2008 A. Vic A. Clare A. Bowen Est
B. Merlot B. 2006 B. SA B. Cwarra B. Katnook Est
C. Shiraz C. 2004 C. WA C. Barossa C. Hollick

Each table has 4 tasters (or the nearest equivalent and the scores are adjusted). Each taster has 3 large laminated cards. I was on table G, in seat 4, so my cards for the evening were G4A/ G4B/ G4C. The wines are poured blind out of decanters. Two bottles of each wine are tasted. The first question is asked by one of the presenters, the other presenter scores. You can confer at your table only and vote as a team or individually. The correct option is revealed b4 the next question is asked. Each taster has a scoresheet to record their individual and team scores. We mix up the teams periodically to prevent a "brains trust" winning every month and to encourage camaraderie amongst the members. Members can bring guests to sit with them at their table as part of their team. There are no prizes, just kudos for the winning team. The "top taster" for the evening addresses the other tasters at the end of the evening and tries to describe how they/the team arrived at their conclusions for each wine. It is essentially educated guessing. Sometimes a theme evolves, sometimes not! The presenters provide the wines and are reimbursed (a modicum ) by the club. Members often bring another bottle along to share and have with dinner, and to continue the options game

Thanks for that.

Am I right in believing that Len Evans invented this 'game'?

When someone can tell me, in addition to which side of the hill, the name of the winemaker's mistress, I'll be convinced that they know what they are talking about :mrgreen:.

 

[JohnM]

But that's the best kind

I used to think that it was the only kind - until I had 'biodynamic wine production' shoved into my face :shock::evil:. And not to forget - don't get your kids vaccinated :evil::evil::evil:.

 

[TheRealTMA]

I used to think that it was the only kind - until I had 'biodynamic wine production' shoved into my face :shock::evil:. And not to forget - don't get your kids vaccinated :evil::evil::evil:.

And be careful what you do with that cow horn filled with silica!