Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Major]

I had a sip when first opened but nothing great. An almost 2 hour decant and just fantastic. Ripe berries and well integrated tannins on the pallet with that wonderful Cab Sauv flavour.
I left a glass in the decanter for last night and it was still great

 

[boomy]

Long lunch with friends, from Australia to Italia.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Easter Sunday quaffer - ignored by Brer Rabbit but didn’t miss with this

 

[Daver6]

Had to do something productive while AFF was down...

 

[boomy]

Three Yarra Valley Pinots. Similar age, slightly different price range but somehow I managed to get them around $20 each through various discounts.

The only one that truly impressed was Rochford while the other two were a bit meh.

 

[cove]

We thought the 3 litre bottle of Cullens Diana Madeline at a Perth restaurant was a little hexxy at $1335 so that did not get ordered.

 

[blackcat20]

Three Yarra Valley Pinots. Similar age, slightly different price range but somehow I managed to get them around $20 each through various discounts.

The only one that truly impressed was Rochford while the other two were a bit meh.

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We drank the Soumah last night too, a bit more punchy than what I’m used to but still enjoyable.

 

[boomy]

We drank the Soumah last night too, a bit more punchy than what I’m used to but still enjoyable.

Yes we thought it’s a nice drop just lacked the X factor of a good Yarra Valley PN. For $20 I’d be happy to drink it again but if I’m judging by it’s $40 RRP there are better options out there.

 

[blackcat20]

Yes we thought it’s a nice drop just lacked the X factor of a good Yarra Valley PN. For $20 I’d be happy to drink it again but if I’m judging by it’s $40 RRP there are better options out there.

It tasted much better tonight.

 

[Daver6]

Couple of cheeky mid-weekers with friends last night.

 

[Solid]

A milestone wine for Ms Solid. Was very dubious about this before opening because of the cork leaking but the wine itself was fine.

 

[blackcat20]

Popped this one open to have with woodfired pizzas tonight. My last 2010 Moppa.

 

[JessicaTam]

View attachment 245215A milestone wine for Ms Solid. Was very dubious about this before opening because of the cork leaking but the wine itself was fine.

I don't think I have ever heard of a Hill of Grace being called 'fine' before.

 

[boomy]

I don't think I have ever heard of a Hill of Grace being called 'fine' before.

Considering it’s age and leaking cork ‘fine’ is pretty much the highest complement

 

[Steady]

Popped this one open to have with woodfired pizzas tonight. My last 2010 Moppa.

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I had my last ‘10 Moppa on Monday night !

 

[boomy]

The Tasmanian PN was good but not great in day 1, despite being decanted for an hour. Was much better the second day.

Wasn’t sure what to expect from the Oregon Gamay. Didn’t score as well as it’s US PN cousins so I just got 1 bottle on sale to try. Boy oh boy it was so good! Cherry and raspberry galore, a very well made Gamay.

 

[Jczer000]

Stash from today's tastings in the Mornington. Main Ridge Estate in particular are still producing flawless Pinots and Chadonnays and don't get anywhere near the press they deserve (probably because of the small quantities produced)

 

[Daver6]

Stash from today's tastings in the Mornington. Main Ridge Estate in particular are still producing flawless Pinots and Chadonnays and don't get anywhere near the press they deserve (probably because of the small quantities produced)
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Shh. Fight club

 

[Daver6]

Theme last night was Spanish wines. There was one from Portugal and a white from Turkey for good measure.

 

[JohnM]

Theme last night was Spanish wines. There was one from Portugal and a white from Turkey for good measure.

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Sadly, I had to miss that one. Wasn't thinking properly several weeks ago when they scheduled my colonoscopy for this morning.

WOTN?