54 minutes ago, scuzzii said:

The Torbreck decantered.

 

 

Great winery, great artist, enjoy 👏🍷🙏

On my 3rd bottle and very doubtful I will manage more than 1 glass. But this is such an excellent entry to Nebs 

 

 

Thoughts turned to Scotland. They are going to have to change the label now. We just got an upgrade  

2 minutes ago, vinilink said:

How is it? 16.5% or there abouts. Have had some great ones in the past 🍷

13 minutes ago, Mendes said:

How is it? 16.5% or there abouts. Have had some great ones in the past 🍷

Just opened it, but initial taste shows very high in sugar level sweetness. But back label shows 14.5% 😅 

I will give bit more time to see if can get better, but so far so good.

The bottle didn't last long among with my brother in laws and finished it even before opening up. 😂

Now we are into moon cakes to celebrate moon festival. 

 

Champagne + tapas & hot stuff with close friends. 

Latmandier-Bernier Longitude Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut; 12.5%alc; France. 

 

Laurent - Perrier Rose Champagne Brut; 12%alc; France. 

 

1 hour ago, vinilink said:

The bottle didn't last long among with my brother in laws and finished it even before opening up. 😂

Now we are into moon cakes to celebrate moon festival. 

 

The one looks interesting,  is that ice cream moon cake?

We always get the famous brand from hk in the past but in the last few years, we found a local restaurant group makes their own every year, and they are fresh and tasty. Never buy those from hk anymore.

1 minute ago, dwbasement said:

The one looks interesting,  is that ice cream moon cake?

We always get the famous brand from hk in the past but in the last few years, we found a local restaurant group makes their own every year, and they are fresh and tasty. Never buy those from hk anymore.

Black one is filled with durain ice cream. These are from Singapore. 

4 minutes ago, vinilink said:

Black one is filled with durain ice cream. These are from Singapore. 

Yum! I love the durain ice cream with roast sweet potatoes at one of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants.

What brand is it? 

Edited September 10, 20223 yr by dwbasement

Oh My - you guys are all showing me up, my dinner tonight was a pizza I picked up from Woolies !!!! But I did have another glass of that Devils red & spun some great music. 

And those moon cakes - never seen those before - they look delish @vinilink

My parents are at a time in their life that they don’t entertain often. But when they do….

12 hours ago, scuzzii said:

...this is such an excellent entry to Nebs 

 

 

 

Grazie Molto, yes I can afford that one!!

🙏🙏

Having a little lofi gtg with people at work today, tubes are warming up...

22 hours ago, vinilink said:

Just opened it, but initial taste shows very high in sugar level sweetness. But back label shows 14.5% 😅 

I will give bit more time to see if can get better, but so far so good.

The 1998's were a slight 12.5-ish in alc. The best Greenocks in my opinion before the 'Parkerisation' of the brand.

8 hours ago, dwbasement said:

Having a little lofi gtg with people at work today, tubes are warming up...

Nothing Lo-Fi about that Saint-Joseph. Not to mention the rice wine  

All this Balmoral business is making me pine for the Highlands.

Edited September 11, 20223 yr by lemarquis

1 hour ago, lemarquis said:

Nothing Lo-Fi about that Saint-Joseph. Not to mention the rice wine  

Saint joseph was nice but I only have couple of bottles left. Japanese whisky they are, very smooth and light so not for hardcore whisky drinkers. I like them though as a wine drinker. 

Edited September 11, 20223 yr by dwbasement

20 minutes ago, dwbasement said:

Saint joseph was nice but I only have couple of bottles left. Japanese whisky they are, very smooth and light so not for hardcore whisky drinkers. I like them though as a wine drinker. 

Lucky indeed to have a few left of the 2007. Rice wine was a joke I used to have with my Japanese friends back when I could afford that stuff  

Mums over for dinner tonight, doing a BBQ marinated eye fillet.

Vegies salad, getting things ready.

But the highlight is this Heathcote Shiraz. 🍷

Bloody nice & smooth..👍

 

40 minutes ago, Bass13 said:

Mums over for dinner tonight, doing a BBQ marinated eye fillet.

Vegies salad, getting things ready.

But the highlight is this Heathcote Shiraz. 🍷

Bloody nice & smooth..👍

 

Really good drop Sam, picked some up at the winery recently! 

Chateau D'Angles La Clape Classique  2018 and 2019

$21.99

 

wine tragic mate recommended it on his blog Cognitive Cellar Therapy

 

https://cognitivecellartherapy.com/category/languedoc-roussillon/

 

once again he was on the money! A lovely wine!

 

a very tasty grenache shiraz mouvedre blend from Langedoc Rousillon that won't break the bank

 

https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_109987/ch-teau-d-angl-s-la-clape-classique-rouge

 

< From a rocky outcrop overlooking the Mediterranean, and first planted to grapes almost 2000 years ago by Roman Legionnaires. The vineyards of this extraordinary estate are watched over by the expert eye of Eric Fabre, former Technical Director at Chateau Lafite. It is now the responsibility of the youngest son, Vianney Fabre, to craft the wines.  The composition for their Classique Red can be described, thus, "Syrah for fruit and spices delicately vinified and blended with Grenache for roundness, a dash of Mourvèdre giving structure, and the refreshing minty touch from the terroir of La Clape appellation. A tasty, smooth and balanced wine to enjoy without complexes!" >

 

5 minutes ago, evil c said:

Really good drop Sam, picked some up at the winery recently! 

 

If you're up Heathcote way just a little further on is Peregrine Ridge. Their speciality is shiraz, made by a mate of mine these are high octane take no prisoners flavour bombs yet surprisingly still silky smooth!

Well worth the trip, new cellar door with spectacular views

https://peregrineridge.com.au/

https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/toolleen/bars/peregrine-ridge#

< Peregrine Ridge has one of the most striking cellar doors you’ll ever visit. It juts out from the top of a hill like a giant rock. Grand, floor-to-ceiling windows frame a jaw-dropping view over the Goulburn Valley and the vineyards below. On clear days, it’s possible to see as far as Mount Buller. Architect Nick Marino wanted the building to appear as though it was rising from the earth. It’s safe to say he got his wish.

Peregrine Ridge specialises in Shiraz, a grape perfectly suited to the climate and iron-rich Cambrian soils of Heathcote. A standard tasting here includes a sample of its non-vintage sparkling, the Shearstone, the American oak blend and the limited-release French oak Shiraz varieties. Try the vintage, fortified shiraz for an exceptional dessert wine.

Winemaker Graham Quigley is always on hand to explain the different flavours and textures imparted by the different barrels and soils. He favours an analytical approach to wine-making, born from a background in engineering.

You can pair a wine tasting with a regional platter, stacked with local charcuterie, cheese and accoutrements. For vegans, there’s a pesto and dip platter. Gluten-free diets are also catered for. >

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