Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[AisleSeat]

Currently drinking this Pimpernel 2011 Pinot Noir

The colour is MUCH lighter than the photo. Very earthy, smells fantastic. Wish I had more.

 

[Steady]

Currently drinking this Pimpernel 2011 Pinot Noir
The colour is MUCH lighter than the photo. Very earthy, smells fantastic. Wish I had more.

Sounds nice, I'm trying my first Meshach tonight- started off with a NV Veuve Clicquot to do my bit while watching my bottle fed lambs pretending to be goats and climbing up an A frame shelter (king of the castle) I love spring

 

[TomVexille]

2010 Chris Ringland Reservation that I got cheap as part of a package deal with a 2006 St. Henri from Uncle Dan.

It's rather pleasant.

 

[ste667]

Sounds nice, I'm trying my first Meshach tonight

Same here! 2009 vintage. Decanted for a couple of hours and the first glass is going down a treat.

 

[Steady]

Same here! 2009 vintage. Decanted for a couple of hours and the first glass is going down a treat.

2002 and I'm really disappointed thus far, I have to assume it's a faulty bottle but will give it some time and more air on the off chance it improves

 

[Whining&dining]

2010 Chris Ringland Reservation that I got cheap as part of a package deal with a 2006 St. Henri from Uncle Dan.

It's rather pleasant.

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I've got a bottle that was part of a gift and it has been laid down for a bit, any further description you want to add?

 

[ste667]

2002 and I'm really disappointed thus far, I have to assume it's a faulty bottle but will give it some time and more air on the off chance it improves

that's a real shame

Was it a Langton's purchase?

 

[Steady]

that's a real shame

Was it a Langton's purchase?

Yes, a buy now bottle- not auction

 

[TomVexille]

I've got a bottle that was part of a gift and it has been laid down for a bit, any further description you want to add?

I really don't have the wine vocabulary

It definitely has started to develop the characteristics of an aged wine. But they haven't overpowered the fruit.

To quote @blackcat20

It billows over the tongue

 

[Dudditz]

DOP in Porto. Excellent food.

Wanted the '88 (1888 that is) or the '10, but MrsTMA doesn't like port. Had to settle for a very nice Vallado white.

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I ate at his other restaurant DOC in the Douro earlier this year and had a fabulous meal! I was also able to byo a couple of nice purchases for dinner for a modest corkage fee. Can only imagine how good that 1888 would taste

 

[TheRealTMA]

I ate at his other restaurant DOC in the Douro earlier this year and had a fabulous meal! I was also able to byo a couple of nice purchases for dinner for a modest corkage fee. Can only imagine how good that 1888 would taste

We ate there on Monday night to complete the double. The original DOC was better, but DOP was also excellent.

We had the signature menu with accompanying wines.



Signature menu - What I ate today - the food thread

 

[Whining&dining]

I really don't have the wine vocabulary

It definitely has started to develop the characteristics of an aged wine. But they haven't overpowered the fruit.

To quote @blackcat20

Ahh that is good enough, thanks!

 

[ste667]

Yes, a buy now bottle- not auction

Are Langtons under some obligation to honour the condition of bottles they sell retail?

 

[Steady]

Are Langtons under some obligation to honour the condition of bottles they sell retail?

I would assume so, with airation it was drinkable but very disappointing. I will let my broker know, I have 3 more, if the next is also a dud I will explore my options.

 

[JohnM]

A few scraps last night at The Chedi in Muscat.

First time I've tried Philipponat Champagne. Loved it.

The Chablis worked a treat with excellent scallops and plump grilled Omani lobster.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Wine tourism in Riberia Sacra on the Sil river, Spain.
Ronsel de Sil winery. Passionate wine maker, fully organic, hand made wines.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Ribera del Duero, Spain, Aalto wine tour. Very old vines here, fabulous reds.

Young wine maker shovels out skins for final pressing.






Only two wines produced from 9 different vineyards and done 25 different plots and microclimates and soils.

 

[AnonymousCoward]

I've got a bottle that was part of a gift and it has been laid down for a bit, any further description you want to add?

Reservation tends to be the big over-the-top Barossa bomb, with a lashing of oak IME. Might be your style

 

[Whining&dining]

Thanks AC, you're bang on the money, I must admit my palate veers towards reds that have bags of character and attitude, the Ringland shall remain a ticking fruit-bomb for a year or two longer....

 

[cove]

I pass on anything that has a lot of Oak taste in it. My taste buds say NO.