Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[SleepyPolarBear]

That is McLaren Vale - do they sell it in Hunter?

BYO
There's only so much hunter grapes you can take in a day.

 

[Alex Arch]

It might be a few years before it's prime but its very nice. I wonder how much margin is lost through the wood box, fancy paper and 4kg bottle though.

 

[Daver6]

Theme for last night's tasting was spring into summer. I thought most the wines fitted this quite well. We even has a special interstate AFF guest join us last night. Good to have you join us @Steady



Hmmm...is @JohnM having a nap here?!

 

[Steady]

Theme for last night's tasting was spring into summer. I thought most the wines fitted this quite well. We even has a special interstate AFF guest join us last night. Good to have you join us @Steady

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Hmmm...is @JohnM having a nap here?!
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I had a great night, some attendees may even suggest it was PERfect…….. (adding a pinch of fanTAStic to something that’s already good does that )

thanks for the invite, great company and the opportunity to try quite a few new wines

 

[TheRealTMA]

Just arrived!

 

[boomy]

Not a big drinker of Demi Sec but I like the concept of dessert champagne and this Moët is very nice.

 

[boomy]

Stunning Aussie Neb!



Very much a food wine, perfect match with pasta

 

[Daver6]

My first attempt at smoking a brisket. Figured I'd need something balls to go with it.



Someone thought his breakfast looked amazing. Alas he was disappointed.


Coming along nicely

 

[henleybeach]

A very big bold Grenache. Peppery with juicy red fruits. Not one for wine drinkers who like lighter wines/Grenache
Another stunning wine from Langmeil

 

[Steady]

My first attempt at smoking a brisket. Figured I'd need something balls to go with it.

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Someone thought his breakfast looked amazing. Alas he was disappointed.
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Coming along nicely
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the brisket looks like it was coming along nicely, did your patients reward you?

 

[Daver6]

the brisket looks like it was coming along nicely, did your patients reward you?

It did!. I was quite happy with how my first attempt turned out. Prior to removing it was like sticking the probe into butter, so I was pretty confident it was in a good spot. I was undecided about wrapping or not. In the end, decided against wrapping as I wanted to know how moist it would be without. I think having the water bowl in the smoker makes the difference.

For the rub I went simple Texas style. Just salt and pepper. I might try onion and garlic powder as well next time. Thanks for all the tips!

 

[Steady]

It did!. I was quite happy with how my first attempt turned out. Prior to removing it was like sticking the probe into butter, so I was pretty confident it was in a good spot. I was undecided about wrapping or not. In the end, decided against wrapping as I wanted to know how moist it would be without. I think having the water bowl in the smoker makes the difference.

For the rub I went simple Texas style. Just salt and pepper. I might try onion and garlic powder as well next time. Thanks for all the tips!

That’s great to hear, sadly though, it may cause another lifelong addition

something else to consider (if you haven’t already) is resting the brisket in a cooler for 1 or 2 hours, it is worth the effort. I use one of those foil trays and put a bit of foil over the top (to seperate the meat from the towel) and a towel or two over and under. Any juice that is in the tray is poured over the slices - same same with pulled pork…. Use an old towel as the bbq smell isn’t easy to get out

you need to try a pork butt, (pulled) or if pork isn’t your thing, beef short ribs / whole beef shin / beef cheeks…….

I find any of the above great as a pizza topping, you can’t go wrong - pair the pizza with some frugal farmer.

and to keep it on topic, most red wine will match smoked meat*…… thanks for the invite to your tasting group, even with @JohnM there it was a great night

*google wine to match bbq (or brisket / pulled pork) and on the first page almost every common grape variety is listed….. I suggest a Shiraz - ‘10 Rockford Basket Press…..

 

[Daver6]

That’s great to hear, sadly though, it may cause another lifelong addition

something else to consider (if you haven’t already) is resting the brisket in a cooler for 1 or 2 hours, it is worth the effort. I use one of those foil trays and put a bit of foil over the top (to seperate the meat from the towel) and a towel or two over and under. Any juice that is in the tray is poured over the slices - same same with pulled pork…. Use an old towel as the bbq smell isn’t easy to get out

you need to try a pork butt, (pulled) or if pork isn’t your thing, beef short ribs / whole beef shin / beef cheeks…….

I find any of the above great as a pizza topping, you can’t go wrong - pair the pizza with some frugal farmer.

and to keep it on topic, most red wine will match smoked meat*…… thanks for the invite to your tasting group, even with @JohnM there it was a great night

*google wine to match bbq (or brisket / pulled pork) and on the first page almost every common grape variety is listed….. I suggest a Shiraz - ‘10 Rockford Basket Press…..

Maybe a smoker thread is going to be required

I landed up resting the brisket for about 45 minutes. Just on a cutting board and wrapped in foil.

I intend to try all sorts of tasty animals Have you done much with whole fish and poultry?

 

[Alex Arch]

Maybe a smoker thread is going to be required

I landed up resting the brisket for about 45 minutes. Just on a cutting board and wrapped in foil.

I intend to try all sorts of tasty animals Have you done much with whole fish and poultry?

I did a rump cap the other day. Turned out great... as good if not better than brisket and due to their size (1.5 to 3kg) able to be cooked for a smaller number of people.

To keep it on topic, this was very nice tonight

 

[boomy]

Lunch in Brisbane with fellow AFFers at La Cache à Vín - French Restaurant and Wine Store

Great food, good wines (including some dessert wines by the glass) and the company wasn’t too bad either

 

[billbro]

Theme for last night's tasting was spring into summer. I thought most the wines fitted this quite well. We even has a special interstate AFF guest join us last night. Good to have you join us @Steady

How was the Monterra Sparkling Shiraz by the looks of things? I ordered some as a gift but didn't taste it myself.

Stunning Aussie Neb!

Stunning is an apt descriptor, thought the same myself and wish I grabbed more.

 

[Daver6]

How was the Monterra Sparkling Shiraz by the looks of things? I ordered some as a gift but didn't taste it myself.

I've had it a few time in the last few months. It's a good wine but not overly complex. If you paid the right price then it can be decent value.

 

[boomy]

Stunning is an apt descriptor, thought the same myself and wish I grabbed more.

Initially I’ve asked Nestor to keep 6pack for me thinking my wine-sharing buddies will want some but they didn’t. Eventually decided to take a punt and get all for myself and VERY happy I did. Not easy to find such quality Aussie Neb.

 

[Jczer000]

Both are class!

 

[Cruiser Elite]

The annual get together of my siblings - only 8 of us could make it this year