Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[vmile]

When a resturaunt offers Chateau d'Yquem 2008, or Vin de Constance 2018 by the glass, there is no choice- just try both.
d'Yquem on the left- very refined, balanced, long finish
Constantia- big, bold flavours- good, but not the balance of the d'Yquem

 

[VPS]

10/10.
This was drinking beautifully.
Had this wine with a Mayura Station steak at the coal and cellar restaurant. (Hilton hotel)
$30 corkage
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What is the food and service there like now. It's been a couple of years but my last meal the food was dire and the service even worse

 

[henleybeach]

What is the food and service there like now. It's been a couple of years but my last meal the food was dire and the service even worse

The food was great, entree of heirloom tomatoes, buratta and basil was lovely and fresh.
The steaks were Devine.
The service was fine, not outstanding but no concerns either, friendly and polite.
The restaurant was full.
If I could guarantee a replica of last night, I would have no hesitation recommending.

 

[CaptJCool]

This was a rousing drop last Thursday evening with the pre Rocks crowd !

Pity the restaurant had run out of decanters (broken) but
So the wine was beautiful with some air and shared with the crew and a rump steak !

 

[Daver6]

 

[Buzzard]

10/10.
This was drinking beautifully.
Had this wine with a Mayura Station steak at the coal and cellar restaurant. (Hilton hotel)
$30 corkage
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I need to find someone that wants to swap for some Basket Press.

 

[TheRealTMA]

Fresh off the boat. Yum.

Introducing our Snake's Tongue Pinot Noir

"Unquestionably Central Otago, through a Pyramid Valley lens." The spiritual home of Pyramid Valley lies in the foothills of the Southern Alps and the limestone clay slopes of Waikari in North Canterbury. The four parcels of vineyard, planted in the early 2000’s by Mike and Claudia Weersing have...

www.pyramidvalley.co.nz

 

[qaz]

mostly recent Vintage Cellar buys, which sadly are likely to be amongst the last given that cashback is no longer available

• chardonnay: 2018/2019 Cobaw Ridge L'altra easily my favourite, though could just be extra age, with Dexter #2

pinot noir:

• Lethbridge: 2017 > 2021
• 2019: M&B SLB > Savaterre
• Dexter: 2022 > 2021

 

[CaptJCool]

Most indulgent
Baklava poached pear

L Chapel hill abacus Chardonnay

R Frogmore creek iced Riesling

Love the Sweet !

 

[boomy]

Dinner last night with some AFFers.

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Dinner last night with some AFFers.

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How was the WB black label?

 

[Daver6]

This was by the glass at lunch yesterday at Tetsuya's. Magnificent wine!

 

[boomy]

How was the WB black label?

Very good. It’s always a solid drop.

 

[Assassin]

Just a quiet night in….

 

[CaptainCurtis]

Celebrating with this tonight - still has a loongg way to go

 

[TheRealTMA]

The Inappropriate Decanter | Novielo London

This 650ml glass wine decanter is the perfect gift or inappropriate addition to any dinner party. Guaranteed to lower the tone, this hilarious dickanter is the perfect way to break the ice! Don't drink on an empty stomach though, pair it with our equally inappropriate wood serving board and...

www.novielolondon.co.uk

 

[Cruiser Elite]

The Inappropriate Decanter | Novielo London

This 650ml glass wine decanter is the perfect gift or inappropriate addition to any dinner party. Guaranteed to lower the tone, this hilarious dickanter is the perfect way to break the ice! Don't drink on an empty stomach though, pair it with our equally inappropriate wood serving board and...

www.novielolondon.co.uk

I actually have 2 of these in a container on the way from China - they cost me USD6.50 from memory - I will show a pic when arrive - solves the XMAS gift dilemma for a coupla smart rrrse mates I have

Edit: Actually RMB34 = USD4.69


Prolly should be posted on Glasses Decanter thread - Mods want to move?

 

[cove]

Well @Cruiser Elite you are continuing your generosity towards your mates.
Meanwhile all I have had is a glass of Moet as i am recovering from knee replacement surgery.
Now I have tested Daou reds at Flemings Steakhouses in Los Angeles and think TWE/Penfolds may have a big job getting that line moving. They are paying a fortune for a line I don’t rate highly.
i was impressed that Taylors won a world prize with a $20 bottle of red.
I still love Mosswood, Xanadu and a few other reds But Pinot Noir is a nah.

 

[tgh]

..something about getting pi**ed in style it seems

 

[VPS]

Most indulgent
Baklava poached pear

L Chapel hill abacus Chardonnay

R Frogmore creek iced Riesling
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Love the Sweet !

Love the Frogmore iced riesling