Wine lovers musings, amusings and news

[Cruiser Elite]

CS - wouldn’t touch the Shiraz

 

[Buzzard]

CS - wouldn’t touch the Shiraz

I need to keep an eye on my TWE shareholder account for offers.
CS makes more sense but it's best not to assume.

 

[qaz]

What They’re Drinking in Melbourne

Be sure to brush up on your Aussie slang before exploring this gourmet paradise.

www.pix.wine

It’s a Wine Store for Billionaires, But You Can Shop There Too

Hedonism in London is a paradise for lovers of fine wine and rare bottles.

www.pix.wine

Finding Love (and Professional Rivalry) Among the Vines

Stephanie Toole and Jeffrey Grosset may love each other, but they also love different styles of winemaking. Find out what happened next.

www.pix.wine

Why Australia’s Latest Wines Are Making Waves

If you think the country offers nothing but Shiraz and big brands, think again

www.pix.wine

5 Home Remedies to Remove Red Wine Stains

We took the ultimate challenge: red wine stains. Find out which home remedies for stain removers actually work.

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Wine Review Online - Dispatches from Behind the Counter

How to Blind Taste Wine Like A Champion

Attempting this difficult sensory feat takes years of monk-like devotion — but it's a feat that can be learned.

www.pix.wine

• RIP Becky Wasserman

What Becky Wasserman Taught Us About Burgundy—and Humanity | SevenFifty Daily

Icy Liu, the social media manager and sales associate for Becky Wasserman & Co., pays tribute to the life and legacy of the late Burgundy champion…

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Au Revoir Becky, Burgundy Legend | Wine-Searcher News & Features

Christy Canterbury MW reflects on the loss of her friend and mentor, the Burgundy phenomenon Becky Wasserman-Hone. Read the latest wine news & features on wine-searcher

www.wine-searcher.com

A Farewell to Becky Wasserman, a Great Sage of Burgundy (Published 2021)

As an American working in France, she often had to explain the region to her countrymen while leading them to wonderful producers.

www.nytimes.com

A Farewell to Becky Wasserman, Burgundy sage

Becky Wasserman – A lengthy and entirely personal tribute | Meininger's International

Robert Joseph, who worked for Becky Wasserman over two years in the early 1980s adds his reflections to the many tributes that have been paid to this Burgundian pioneer

www.wine-business-international.com

Becky Wasserman and Jasper Morris MW - Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy

Earlier this year I had the chance to film Becky, along with some of her vigneron fans, in preparation for a tribute programme. Sadly, this has now become a memorial for my great friend and mentor. Tune in and watch, armed with a bottle of excellent (by which Becky would mean interesting and...

www.insideburgundy.com

A Very French Way to Poach an Egg

Oeufs en meurette, a dish of eggs simmered in wine instead of water, makes an excellent brunch food.

www.newyorker.com

Bindi's Michael Dhillon reflects on his time with Becky Wasserman whilst working for Paul de Burgh-Day (one of Australia's early wine importers, whose company became International Fine Wines and Bibendum under Robert Walters)

Sacred Sites: Henschke's Hill of Grace

If there’s one drop any serious wine drinker needs to try at least once in their life, first crafted more than 60 years ago, this shiraz is it.

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Secrets of Winegrowing at Hill of Grace and Mount Edelstone - Young Gun of Wine

When you’re responsible for some of the oldest vines in the world, it demands a particular thoughtfulness for each decision made – one wrong pruning cut could be very telling for the following year’s fruit. With a deep understanding of her family’s vineyard – and the wider realms of agriculture...

younggunofwine.com

Penfolds’ Peter Gago: ‘People say we’re getting too big. I say look at the results’

The Australian winery is launching its latest vintages – and launching two new ‘Superblends’. So, is it in danger of overstretching itself?

cluboenologique.com

Peter Gago of Penfolds enters Decanter’s Hall of Fame

Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago has received one of the biggest honours of his many-splendoured career: he was inducted into Decanter magazine’s Hall of Fame. #AndreTchelistcheff #AngeloGaja

www.therealreview.com

Peter Gago: Decanter Hall of Fame 2021 - Decanter

Entry into the Decanter Hall of Fame underlines Peter Gago's status as one of the New World’s foremost winemakers. Read Huon Hooke's full interview...

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FWIW George Samios was on radio doing his weekly spot this morn and was quite strong in his views that Wynns 2019 Black Label just released in their best ever vintage.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Tony Love96 Points - Drink 2024 - 2045Produced from Wynns’ best 20%-25% fruit grown on the region’s terra rossa vineyard, the Coonawarra’s major defining

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CD.CO Wynnsday Pre Release tasting on Vimeo

 

[AFAFA]

Our Obsession With Terroir Lets Bad Winemakers Off the Hook

Critics argue the craft of winemaking is being downgraded in the name of terroir. Learn why.

www.pix.wine

 

[Buzzard]

Anybody having a flutter on Master of Wine to win the cup? $151 for the win.
I'm going to put $1.00 on.

 

[Jczer000]

Aint nuffin' more Aussie than the Sharizza!

Shiraz and riesling blend stuns McLaren Vale Wine Show

Last week's McLaren Vale Wine Show threw up a trophy-winning oddity and some bargain bottles under $20.

www.skynews.com.au

 

[Cruiser Elite]

My latest toys have turned up:











Suggestions of suitable alternate bottles to display? The BB on Magician was just a quick grab - Art Deco lady clearly requires black and gold bott and it needs to be a quality wine as it will consumed before display - same as musicians bott

 

[Mynameismynameis]

My latest toys have turned up:

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Suggestions of suitable alternate bottles to display? The BB on Magician was just a quick grab - Art Deco lady clearly requires black and gold bott and it needs to be a quality wine as it will consumed before display - same as musicians bott

Surprised you didn't buy the Drinking Cow!

 

[Jczer000]

Alkina : Barossa project with plenty of foreign $$$ behind it and a couple of $300 grenaches and a similarly priced shiraz

Jancis Robinson on the freshness of Barossa Valley wines

‘I found myself writing notes like “pale ruby”, “dances on the palate”, “so fresh” and “slightly floral”’

www.ft.com

Edit: google "

Jancis Robinson on the freshness of Barossa Valley wines"​

..to read article

 

[billbro]

Alkina : Barossa project with plenty of foreign $$$ behind it and a couple of $300 grenaches and a similarly priced shiraz

I haven't found their offerings that compelling, the Polygons are very pricey.

 

[RooFlyer]

Under 'wine musings' category. From a working cellar visited today. Anyone recognise it ( the cellar )?

 

[billbro]

Just came across this concept from a friend - https://blockbar.com/.

Interesting distribution/sales channel, with what I see as like a WineArk storage/trading/provenance program tacked on. Very much dependant on trust as to the legitimacy of the company and the provenance chain is broken as soon as the product is withdrawn - apparently some big partnerships already.

 

[Jczer000]

I think europe cracked the provenance issue for wine speculators years ago with bonded warehouses

 

[Jczer000]

This made me smile


This suprised me too (maybe it is just the different drop/instagram crowd)


Although a retailer (who tends to service a more mature and salubrious customer base) recently mentioned most of his regular customers are moving away from the SA shiraz strongholds.

 

[Cruiser Elite]

I am so absolutely going to buy boomy and penegal one of these each - I have tried and I have tried to tell them

 

[TheRealTMA]

I am so absolutely going to buy boomy and penegal one of these each - I have tried and I have tried to tell them
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Bought!

 

[Major]

 

[misohoney]

Coming soon to a vinomofo dealer near you

Made in China: Treasury Wines’ new Penfolds is from Ningxia

Treasury Wines’ strategy to meet sidestep steep tariffs and satisfy Chinese demand for Penfolds is to release a new version of the wine made inside China itself.

www.smh.com.au

 

[beefarmer]

Coming soon to a vinomofo dealer near you

Made in China: Treasury Wines’ new Penfolds is from Ningxia

Treasury Wines’ strategy to meet sidestep steep tariffs and satisfy Chinese demand for Penfolds is to release a new version of the wine made inside China itself.

www.smh.com.au

After sampling a couple of Max's wines and using them as backup lawnmower fuel, I think these imports might just get the whipper snipper cutting all the hedges just identically.
No thanks Penfolds.

 

[beefarmer]

When you offer a deal on a couple of electric bicycles to a winery owner amazing what comes back gratis:

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6 of each

Didn't expect to write this to be honest. What's the best bang for your buck these days on an ebike since I guess you are in the game, or were when this dropped?