The lottery of buying at auction. 6 February 2016 Backing up after Tuesday night’s Gevrey-Chambertin dinner. Who would have thought. What started with a quiet drink ended in three bottles. A great night. I have previously mentioned I am a fan of Keith Tulloch. His attention to detail is almost obsessive. His wines have class,…
The Premier Crus of Gevrey-Chambertin
A decade of decadence hosted by Grand Millesime 2 February 2016 A big night so early in the week. Champagne on arrival. Drappier Rose NV Brut Bright pink. Strawberries and citrus on the nose. Good structure with plenty of crisp acid despite some confectionary. Flight One. 2012 Domaine J.M Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin Les Perrieres Premier cru Dark…
2006 Woodstock ‘The Stocks’ Shiraz
When one bottle is not enough and two bottles is just greedy. 30 January 2016 At a decade old this half bottle is great drinking. Classic McLaren Vale. Details on Woodstock can be found here. 2006 Woodstock ‘The Stocks’ Shiraz Concentrated fruit, sweet spices, savoury notes and pepper on the nose. All fruit in the mouth….
2000 Glenguin Pokolbin Vineyard Shiraz
Testing the waters with outstanding cheese from Harper & Blohm. 30 January 2016 I picked fifteen of these up from auction. Its always a roll of the dice with the secondary market. If these had been cellared well they should be decent. 2000 was a great vintage in the Hunter Valley and the wines were…
2001 Lakes Folly Cabernet
A rare find in the most unlikely place. 21 January 2016 After walking through the open gardens at Mount Macedon we stopped at the Post Office for a coffee. The post office also serves as a cafe, general store and bottle shop. Lined up in a neat little row was 2001, 2003 and 2004 Lakes…
Royal Mail Hotel Degustation
With matching wines. This not a food blog after all. 18 January 2016 Quaint blue stone cottages for accommodation. Ten minutes from the restaurant was not a problem as courtesy transport is all part of the package. Mt Sturgeon from the cottage Blue stone cottage I was planning on taking pictures of each course with…
Seppelt Great Western Cellar Door
An exercise in terrible customer service. 18 January 2016 I have purchased the Drumborg Riesling and the St Peters Shiraz for years. Both out standing value and brilliant wines. I had never been to the Great western cellar door before. Along with the Drumborg Riesling and the St Peters I was particularly interested in the…
Best’s Great Western Cellar Door
A trip back in time. 18 January 2016 Apparently Dolcetto is the ‘next’ big thing I have had limited exposure to Best’s. Primarily the Bin 0 Shiraz. Their contribution to the wine industry in the Grampians, Victoria and Australia is worth the visit. History can be found here The wines aside, it is worth the…
Dalwhinnie Cellar Door
On the way to the Royal Mail Hotel, Dunkeld 18 January 2016 Taltarni vines that run along the Dalwhinnie driveway We have been drinking Dalwhinnie Shiraz and Cabernet from the 2004 vintage for a while. Both classic examples of aged Victorian wine. The brand is known for its Shiraz. While the style is more consistent…