Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[qaz]

both chardonnays great: first time I've had Bay of Fires having enjoyed their pinot noir, will watch future vintages; Aubaine preferred over the recent Estates, probably due to age

Gembrook easily outclassed the other pinots, best on fourth/final day

Coulter sangiovese delicious, might have to buy the 2018

Yangarra good, best on fourth/final day, but Head more to my liking

Last night, at @Daver6's suggestion, our tasting group had its first virtual tasting, using Zoom.

What a hoot! At one point we had about 13 people online. Duration was notionally 1830-2030h. I bailed a little after 2100h to go and cook some dinner. I think it wrapped up a little before 2120h.

We've vowed to do it again!

Fine Wine Appreciation are having a Riesling tasting/discussion via Zoom this Sunday 4pm AEST

I reckon you would have been safe decanting those Barolos in the morning and would be opening up nicely come dinner time.

same with other top reds that are less than 15yo, such as the best Bordeaux and Australian shiraz

I just stood up a 1982 Produttori del Barbaresco in the cellar for next Friday night. I'll take the decanting approach mentioned above for this too.

at almost 40yo, I'd suggest tasting it before dinner

 

[boomy]

Two young reds with big potential.

Glaetzer needs more time to settle it’s 15.5% alcohol which is too overpowering even after two hours of decanting. Needs at least 4-5 years to develop IMO.

JD is an absolutely magnificent Shiraz and a bargain considering it’s price. Drinks so well now I can only imagine how good it will be in future. Glad I have couple more bottles but at the same kicking myself for not getting more when it was released (before JH99 made it sell out).

 

[baiden]

The Viberti definitely needs more time. I have two more bottles. Will try not touch the next one for at least 5 years. It also needed a long decant. 6+ hours would be ideal.

Hey Daver6,

Came across this review and thought you might be interested.

Viberti 2010 La Volta Riserva Nebbiolo (Barolo)

Red berry, dried rose, leather, eucalyptus and baking spice aromas slowly take shape in the glass. The ripe, juicy palate offers black cherry extract, raspberry, anisette and clove alongside firm,

www.winemag.com

 

[afro]

I'll definitely post an update. Hopefully the cork gods will be kind to me. While I'm confident if corked I can get a refund, it will still be a shame. I actually might just stand up a second '82 Barolo as a backup.

You can just Google for what are the better vintages. I also like to check CellarTracker to read a few reviews and get a feel for what other people think in general. Obviously with such old wine you're going to get huge bottle variation.

cellartrack is the reason i wanted to open the 2 barolo's, the bottle variation definitely another factor i need to consider, i won't be looking too far down for vintages, probably from 97 onwards.

 

[Daver6]

same with other top reds that are less than 15yo, such as the best Bordeaux and Australian shiraz


at almost 40yo, I'd suggest tasting it before dinner

Not sure I'd go so far with other wines. Maybe a young Grange.

Oh I'll certainly be testing for faults when I open it to decant in the morning. There won't be any nasty surprises at dinner time

 

[afro]

same with other top reds that are less than 15yo, such as the best Bordeaux and Australian shiraz

i'll probably use a decanter for anything younger that is screwcap, anything on cork i will just pull the cork out and let it breath.

 

[baiden]

2013 Mayford Porepunka Tempranillo (Alpine Valley)



Sadly my last of this wine. Really tight, dry, earthen/savoury and highly structured. Intense wine, and a long carry. More herbal and spicy than fruity now although the ubiquitous sour cherry is still there.

(ps apologies for the sideways photo - it is upright in my files.......)

 

[afro]

2013 Mayford Porepunka Tempranillo (Alpine Valley)

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Sadly my last of this wine. Really tight, dry, earthen/savoury and highly structured. Intense wine, and a long carry. More herbal and spicy than fruity now although the ubiquitous sour cherry is still there.

(ps apologies for the sideways photo - it is upright in my files.......)

I was going to drink this tonight!

Should i wait another 3 years?

 

[baiden]

I was going to drink this tonight!

Should i wait another 3 years?

Think it's in a sweet spot now but I don't think you'd lose anything waiting another 3 years.
To tell the truth I intended to open this last bottle in 2023 as a 10 yr old but, one of those spur of the moment decisions.....

 

[afro]

Think it's in a sweet spot now but I don't think you'd lose anything waiting another 3 years.
To tell the truth I intended to open this last bottle in 2023 as a 10 yr old but, one of those spur of the moment decisions.....

tough decision,thanks for the info. i think i'll wait for another 3 years.

 

[qaz]

Oh I'll certainly be testing for faults when I open it to decant in the morning. There won't be any nasty surprises at dinner time

I was meaning more to check on development/fading, rather than faults, at perhaps lunchtime

I was going to drink this tonight!

So I'm guessing that you're not a Catholic/Christian who follows the no red meat/wine tradition on Good Friday?

 

[Daver6]

I was meaning more to check on development/fading, rather than faults, at perhaps lunchtime

Oh for sure I'll have a small amount in a glass so I can nose it throughout the day.

 

[afro]

So I'm guessing that you're not a Catholic/Christian who follows the no red meat/wine tradition on Good Friday?

haha , i'm not, is it just red wine? i guess i can open a Marsanne.

 

[Deleted member]

Enjoying a non religious good Friday

 

[Steady]

So I'm guessing that you're not a Catholic/Christian who follows the no red meat/wine tradition on Good Friday?

haha , i'm not, is it just red wine? i guess i can open a Marsanne.

the fish / red meat / red wine thing is Catholic - not Christian

 

[blackcat20]

the fish / red meat / red wine thing is Catholic - not Christian

Definitely not just catholic, anglicans too. And others.

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

A nice palette cleanser before dessert - Heiwa Yuzushu

 

[Steady]

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A nice palette cleanser before dessert - Heiwa Yuzushu

What is Heiwa Yuzushu?

 

[SleepyPolarBear]

What is Heiwa Yuzushu?

It's a 50/50 blend of Sake and Yuzu (Japanese citrus, taste is like a mix of lemon and Mandarin). A tad on the sweet side, definitely would be popular with the young ones.

 

[Steady]

It's a 50/50 blend of Sake and Yuzu (Japanese citrus, taste is like a mix of lemon and Mandarin). A tad on the sweet side, definitely would be popular with the young ones.

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