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What I’ve been drinking – 008
Drouhin-Laroze Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 2004 Still a very young wine with just a hint of brick colour at the edge of the glass, with a medium purple colour in the centre, not as dark as some Gevrey Chambertin wines. The … Continue reading
Posted in Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Reviews
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Why I don’t own a Grange – Part 1
What it’s not about Price, Taste or Quality I have two bottles of Château d’Yquem 2001 waiting for a special occasion, so it’s not about price. As some may be aware I’m not a big fan of South Australian Shiraz, … Continue reading
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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
Posted in Chardonnay, Marsanne, Pinot Noir, Roussanne
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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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Modo Mio one and a half out of three
Or. A Sommelier! a Sommelier! my kingdom (I don’t actually have one) for a Sommelier! It’s not usually my style to give scores but I couldn’t help myself with Modo Mio. On my 3 point scale (devised just now so … Continue reading
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What I’ve been drinking – 005
Craggy Range Les Beaux Cailloux Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 Drunk over 3 days, sealed after the first day then sealed with a wine saver (argon gas) after the second day. Colour, incredibly pale straw with a tinge of green, … Continue reading
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Truth in Advertising
The Lake House Premium Reserve Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage 2009 We had an enjoyable Sunday afternoon over at Acepfv’s house were Cookie brought over a bottle of Pinot Noir from Denmark in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, … Continue reading
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What I’ve been drinking – 004
Picardy Chardonnay 2008 From the wine room, cellar or whatever one should call it, this wine is starting to hit its straps, it is amazing what a couple of extra years in the bottle can achieve for Chardonnay. This has … Continue reading
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