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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?
Turned out to be the first one. The Cava
Sadly, I had to miss that one. Wasn't thinking properly several weeks ago when they scheduled my colonoscopy for this morning.
WOTN?
+1 Main Ridge, though it's probably been a while for me - I miss (chatting with) NatShh. Fight clubStash 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)
to be fair, that Rochford is/was a $50+ wine sold by Langton's for $35 before discountsThree 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.
The very first vintage from the son of...
He only made two wines so far, Chardonnay and PN. Both scored 95 points from TWF, remarkable achievement for such a young winemaker on his first attempt.
I loved this PN which feels more French than Aussie with distinctive red fruits (cherry, raspberry) notes. Should probably be cellared for a few more years but I was keen to try this one early
Trying to finish. Phwoar, just phwoar.
Thanks. Trying to not miss out on the Lamella this year!
Yep a favorite for BYO drinkers, did Giorgio serve you?ā¢The 2014 St Henri is drinking well and was very nice
ā¢1999 Grange was sublime
ā¢First time at Scopri and could not recommend it enough, food and service 10/10
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How was the Kumeu River?Chinese New Year @ The Recreation:
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Easter Saturday:
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2019 Das Sakrileg; 2019 chardonnay: Kumeu River > Bannockburn > Devil's Lair
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2015 pinot noir: all good
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- 2005 Arras EJ Carr - thanks @boomy
- 2016 SRC Rivaggi - the first wine that Winefront made me buy (MB97)
- 2016 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier
- 2006 Sorrenberg Cabernet Sauvignon - thanks @CLT Aussie
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- 2017 chardonnay: Servin > Dexter > La Chablisienne > Drumborg > Murdoch Hill
+1 Main Ridge, though it's probably been a while for me - I miss (chatting with) Nat
to be fair, that Rochford is/was a $50+ wine sold by Langton's for $35 before discounts
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- 2018 pinot noir: Dilworth & Allain > Marco Lubiana
looking forward to eventually opening my birth-year bottle
The Standish Wine Company (Another Must Read)
The drought vintage of 2019 followed 'the 'normal' 2018 vintage. In the case of Standish, it meant that low yields of 500kg/acre dropped to...australianwinereviews.blogspot.com
Iām not sure, but he was excellent.Yep a favorite for BYO drinkers, did Giorgio serve you?
totally delicious, especially at $30, reminiscent of fellow Kiwi favourite, 2016 Dog Point - definitely the best value chardonnay at that price, ahead of my other current buy also pictured, 2017 La Chablisienne Cote de Lechet, though all of these were/are topped by 2017 Domaine Servin Montee de Tonnerre - wish I had ordered more than a few bottles of thatHow was the Kumeu River?
Chinese New Year @ The Recreation:
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Easter Saturday:
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2019 Das Sakrileg; 2019 chardonnay: Kumeu River > Bannockburn > Devil's Lair
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2015 pinot noir: all good
View attachment 246038
- 2005 Arras EJ Carr - thanks @boomy
- 2016 SRC Rivaggi - the first wine that Winefront made me buy (MB97)
- 2016 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier
- 2006 Sorrenberg Cabernet Sauvignon - thanks @CLT Aussie
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- 2017 chardonnay: Servin > Dexter > La Chablisienne > Drumborg > Murdoch Hill
+1 Main Ridge, though it's probably been a while for me - I miss (chatting with) Nat
to be fair, that Rochford is/was a $50+ wine sold by Langton's for $35 before discounts
snap:
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- 2018 pinot noir: Dilworth & Allain > Marco Lubiana
looking forward to eventually opening my birth-year bottle
The Standish Wine Company (Another Must Read)
The drought vintage of 2019 followed 'the 'normal' 2018 vintage. In the case of Standish, it meant that low yields of 500kg/acre dropped to...australianwinereviews.blogspot.com
I am also a fan of the Dog Point, bought the 2018 this year and is in a similar vein to the 2016. The match stick/reductive character is more pronounced in the DP. Had a Tremblay-Marchive Pre Cru Vau de Vey 2019 (chablis) last night and it was smashing for $45 (VM).totally delicious, especially at $30, reminiscent of fellow Kiwi favourite, 2016 Dog Point - definitely the best value chardonnay at that price, ahead of my other current buy also pictured, 2017 La Chablisienne Cote de Lechet, though all of these were/are topped by 2017 Domaine Servin Montee de Tonnerre - wish I had ordered more than a few bottles of that
I have some ā12 Abercrombie I picked up on an EpiQure sale for a steal half a dozen years or so ago - has anyone tried this recently? I havenāt tried one yet, was thinking I would wait until they were ~12 for the first as they seem to be a wine that ages well?Purchased this at the members tasting last November. They actually had it open to try. I couldn't resist and purchased a bottle. I'm kicking myself that I only bought one. This is spectacular! For the record this is now called the Abercombie.
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I have some ā12 Abercrombie I picked up on an EpiQure sale for a steal half a dozen years or so ago - has anyone tried this recently? I havenāt tried one yet, was thinking I would wait until they were ~12 for the first as they seem to be a wine that ages well?
Should I be holding off a bit longer?
TWF give a drinking window to ā39..... (& 97 points, āYou could cellar this for just about ever.ā)
I had grilled porterhouse with steamed veggies tonightMrs H has put in a special request for tonight: My signature Rib filet steak with creamy mushroom sauce, grilled asparagus, chips and salad.
The wine pairings offered were:
2012 Peter Lehmann Shiraz
2013 Grant Burge Shadrach
2014 Wynns Black Label Cab Sav
A bit surprised by her selection:
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Very silky and fruity. Held up nicely.
Enjoyed at the new restaurant in Adelaide called Aurora. Excellent food, 100% recommend.
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Excellent food and service. Iāll post some photos In the food threadwas the meal good?