Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[tgh]

Reminded again tonight how food and mood change the perception.
For our solitary Good Friday dinner we had prawns, I had a few Sydney rocks, and we had some nice whiting.
I had just done a fast 5 k and so had a large stiff g&t before dinner.
For dinner I had pre-chosen my current white fave, a cleanskin Meera Park Terracotta Semillon.
It started out like absolute cough and I didn't get it….. I and everyone really like this plonk.. what is wrong ?
After sharing our prawns with the resident feline, I moved on to the oysters and suddenly the sem lifted.
It was even better with the whiting and it's still ok here in front of the 'puter.
In hindsight I should have opened a Riesling.. but stuff happens….

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

Purchased locally? Do you drink straight on ice or mixed? (Lemon / mandarin sounds like something I would like)

Yep, the distributor for Australia is "black market sake", you can buy directly or boutique retailers also may stock it. I find it a little too sweet so I dilute over ice. I'm sure it would work fabulous with soda, mixed with a nip of gin would be even better!

 

[Daver6]

I'm a huge fan of Brash Higgins and this does not disappoint.

 

[JohnM]

This was a cracker from a region noted more for its Shiraz. It punched waayy above its price-point.

Beautifully textural, lovely balance, earthy/dark chocolate overtones and with a gorgeous back beat of very subtle, yet very recognisable, Cabernet Sauvignon fruit.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Something to do before wine time.

How much do you know about the world’s drinks? Take a shot at our quiz and find out

You may now be a Zoom-drinks expert but can you tell a Tom Collins from a caesar or the origin of the caipirinha?

www.theguardian.com

 

[Daver6]

Something to do before wine time.

How much do you know about the world’s drinks? Take a shot at our quiz and find out

You may now be a Zoom-drinks expert but can you tell a Tom Collins from a caesar or the origin of the caipirinha?

www.theguardian.com

I managed 15/20. I reckon I'd do better after wine time

 

[TheRealTMA]

I managed 15/20. I reckon I'd do better after wine time

Well done! I think I got 4. Obviously I need more wine for lunch.

 

[Major]

I made a mess of that. Only 4 for me as well

 

[Daver6]

Well done! I think I got 4. Obviously I need more wine for lunch.

I'd say a couple were lucky guesses and another few I could easily eliminate two of the options so my odds improved.

 

[VPS]

I got 5

 

[boomy]

2012 was fantastic vintage in Coonawarra and Wynns Black Label is one of my favourites from that year. First time for me to try V&A and I’m impressed. Smooth and balanced it was a joy to drink alongside nice cut of wagyu.

 

[teammongo]

Perfect for time in the garden - a garden series..
Just delightful for a lazy afternoon..

 

[afro]

Grill chicken for dinner last night, might as well have some whites. (After the other discussion yesterday.)



2002 shows a darker gold colour, nose is quite , Smokey honey, taste like honey and noticeable acidity , that’s all I got ,But the finish is good, there’s no sign of fading away like a off peak wine. I don’t think I can tell the difference in a blink tasting if I put this along side with a less oak Chardonnay.

2006 is lighter in colour and more clear , still smells like a young wine, again honey and melon this time , no sign of oak, less acidic than 2002. These marsanne tastes quite simple but it doesn’t taste like a cheap wine although these 2 wine is less than $20 in retail land, these are good wines.

 

[Daver6]

Went rather well with Lobster Thermidor. This is marginally better than the 2008 Voyager I had the other night. Slightly leaner style. More white peach and still a few more years left in this.

 

[Daver6]

The MSV was a massive wine with a punt to match. Would make @JohnM blush. The Noble One still going strong with an amazing colour.

 

[Daver6]

And one more. Geez this is a great wine. Still so young. The vintage certainly showing through here. A long life ahead.

As an aside, who has picked up the theme for the weekend in the Daver6 household?

 

[boomy]

And one more. Geez this is a great wine. Still so young. The vintage certainly showing through here. A long life ahead.

As an aside, who has picked up the theme for the weekend in the Daver6 household?

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2008?

 

[Daver6]

2008?

We have a winner. Anniversary drinking this weekend.

 

[JohnM]

We have a winner. Anniversary drinking this weekend.

Please pass my condolences to Mrs @Daver6...

 

[teammongo]

A couple of reds for "tele" sunday drinks with some neighbours and friends.

Actually worked out quite well.

BTW the Wynns Michael was perfect drinking.