mtf Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 What a great bang for buck this wine is, thank you @Mendes it’s an absolute cracker! 2 1
Mendes Posted March 8, 2020 Posted March 8, 2020 42 minutes ago, mtf said: What a great bang for buck this wine is, thank you @Mendes it’s an absolute cracker! Yep, Damien Tscharke is making great vino........ glad you liked it Mark....
aechmea Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 When you have been collecting since 1970ish, one accumulates all sorts of curiosities. Here is a Lindemans VP from 40 years ago. Bought for $3.50 (yes $3.50) in 1987 from Farmer Bros (Canberra- now defunct). Interesting because there is no indication of grape varieties nor region. I had never seen them before nor since. But if Lindemans give something a 4 figure bin number, then they consider it one of their better wines. I suspect that it was a clear out never to be repeated. Maybe one of their winemakers ran an experimental line for a few years. My vintages range from 1977 to 1982. Anyway, this particular bottle had started to leak badly, and likely for some time, as the ullage was down past the shoulder. Notice the heavy crust. The cork had just about disintegrated, so it was destined for the sink. But wait, I here you say; I filtered it and let the swampy smell dissipate and lo and behold - bloody marvelous. And I've only got 15 left, all of which have no ullage at all. 5 1
The Fez Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 20 hours ago, mtf said: What a great bang for buck this wine is, thank you @Mendes it’s an absolute cracker! ..well yes I can see the current vintages bang for buck -- but that is 2012??
mtf Posted March 9, 2020 Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, The Fez said: ..well yes I can see the current vintages bang for buck -- but that is 2012?? ,,its a good bang for buck worth cellaring for 7 or 8 years Looking forward to trying a recent vintage of this at some stage. 1
Mendes Posted March 12, 2020 Posted March 12, 2020 Cheers @mtf.....long live the Grenaissance... stunning with sushi tonight .....sharing is caring brother... 5
dwbasement Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 Waiting to decant it for dinner tonite...hate waiting 4
Mendes Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 Great way to finish the work week last night.....stunning Old Goat Cab Sav from Yakima Valley........ 3
dwbasement Posted March 14, 2020 Posted March 14, 2020 Can't wait any longer, need to have some while preparing dinner. Nice deep colour, definetly taste the liquorice, should get better in another hour. 3
Mendes Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 A very tough week, one we will never forget in our lifetime. A very sombe time, I hope you all stay safe my vino and hifi friends. When the going gets tough..... it’s time to open a bottle of Coates The Nebbiolo, 4
PKay Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Mendes said: A very tough week, one we will never forget in our lifetime. A very sombe time, I hope you all stay safe my vino and hifi friends. When the going gets tough..... it’s time to open a bottle of Coates The Nebbiolo, I’ll have to try some Coates wine one day.
Mendes Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 Just now, PKay said: I’ll have to try some Coates wine one day. Great vino and really great guy (team....kudos to Bec )...... This Nebb drinks like a Barbaresco for me.....love it 1
dwbasement Posted March 19, 2020 Posted March 19, 2020 16 minutes ago, Mendes said: A very tough week, one we will never forget in our lifetime. A very sombe time, I hope you all stay safe my vino and hifi friends. When the going gets tough..... it’s time to open a bottle of Coates The Nebbiolo, Yes Steve, very tough. Stay safe and healthy, good wine, good food and nice tunes. It will pass! 3 1
dwbasement Posted March 21, 2020 Posted March 21, 2020 Finished dinner early tonite, some more wine and a few nice tunes next. 2
DRC Posted March 21, 2020 Posted March 21, 2020 On 19/03/2020 at 9:50 PM, Mendes said: A very tough week, one we will never forget in our lifetime. A very sombe time, I hope you all stay safe my vino and hifi friends. When the going gets tough..... it’s time to open a bottle of Coates The Nebbiolo, Presently playing the waiting game for the 2020 Nebbiolo to ripen. Bec and I are looking at another three or so weeks before picking. 4
Mendes Posted March 25, 2020 Posted March 25, 2020 My good mate a Shige has his Japanese restaurant now closed due to Covid, supporting him with take out....let’s do what we can folks to look after our friends.... Viva La Grenassaince.... 3
dwbasement Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 Cooking lemon and herb roasted chicken, should go well with this little beauty. 5 1
Mendes Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 48 minutes ago, dwbasement said: Cooking lemon and herb roasted chicken, should go well with this little beauty. Very nice Dennis....I just ordered a six pack of @DRC latest release PN and he reckons his best to date.....excited to have a look when it lands..... May crack a 16 for tonight 1
dwbasement Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 10 minutes ago, Mendes said: Very nice Dennis....I just ordered a six pack of @DRC latest release PN and he reckons his best to date.....excited to have a look when it lands..... May crack a 16 for tonight I am definetly due to order some wine from @DRC but since I moved to an apartment, I have to adjust my quantity a bit, can't have too many bottles in storage.... so I will probably have to wait until next year before I order some more. 1
dwbasement Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) Just want to share this recipe of roast chicken to everyone, it is very good for what we are facing at the moment. It gives loads of nutrients for our well beings. It will give you the western chicken soup like benefit, killer garlic, vitamin C, and herbs that good for your lung. Oh and some alcohol as well... I prefer everything free range and organic if possible but you dont have to. Here it is: Slice some onions, lemon and garlic and put it at the bottom of the tray, get a chicken deboned, rub the skin with some butter on the skin then rub it (all over) with a chopped mixture of salt, pepper, garlic thyme, rosemarry and one of your favorite herb (i use sage tonite) proportion is 3:2:1. Then add half a lemon juice over the chicken. Add some chopped up (bite size) potatoes around the chicken. Pre the oven 220 degree, put the tray in for 45 minutes and rest for 5 to 10 mins. Done! Crispy skin, juicy chicken and herb and chicken juice infused potatoes with some crunchy skin, don't forget all the juice on the bottom of the tray as well. And a few glasses of wine of course. Hope you guys try it one day and let me onow what you think. Edited March 27, 2020 by dwbasement 2 1
dwbasement Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 (edited) . Edited March 27, 2020 by dwbasement
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