Monthly Archives: December 2011

What I’ve been drinking – 007 Part 2

We moved onto a Cabernet Sauvignon during dinner, a St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 A while back we had a 1998 St Hugo supplied by Acepfv and that was drinking perfectly showing distinctive aged notes, this was young in comparison … Continue reading

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What I’ve been drinking – 007 Part 1

A wonderful selections of wine was had with the first Paella of the new summer season, eight bottles in total and what a selection, we started with a; Mchenry Hohnen 3 Amigos 2008 A seductive and unusual blend of Marsanne, … Continue reading

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Old Brewery and the wrong order

Or, reader warning for the squeamish or vegetarian at heart. Back to the Old Brewery for what is usually a bit of a meat fest, surprise, surprise, it turned out that way. With what has to be Perth’s best list … Continue reading

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What I’ve been drinking – 006

Start with one I didn’t drink Picardy Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Melbec 2007 Corked, the wine was that bad it didn’t touch my lips, Cookie was foolish enough to try it and had to spit it out! Shame as this is … Continue reading

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