Recent posts elsewhere: The Pinot Noir & Grenache Thread, The Chardonnay Thread, Advice on champagne
Thanks so much for this. Have been looking for virtual tastings to do with my long distance partner!
MEL/SYD:
The 2019 vintage at Bass Phillip is a ripper. The new batch of wines includes one of the better gamays I’ve tasted from Bass Phillip, and their first nebbiolo—a bolt from the blue. #BassPhillip2019ReservePinotNoir #BassPhillipBin17KPinotNoir2019 #BassPhillipEstateChardonnay2019
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What:The latest suite of wines from this iconic estate. When: 7:30pm sharp, Wednesday 8th September, 2021. Where: The comfort of your own home! Your host: John Durham, winemaker at Bass Phillip. Why: A virtual tour of Australian wine royalty. Cost: $65 per tasting kit (which includes wine...
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- Bass Phillip Estate Chardonnay 2019
- Bass Phillip Premium Chardonnay 2019
- Bass Phillip 17k Pinot Noir 2019
- Bass Phillip Estate Pinot Noir 2019
- Pass Phillip Premium Pinot Noir 2019
national:
Melbourne's Home of Premium Wines. New Releases and Back Vintages in Stock. Wine Masterclasses and Appreciation Courses. WSET Accredited Education Courses.
winehouse.com.au
6-7.30pm Wednesday 22nd September
4x 375ml = $155 delivered:
- Josmeyer Riesling 2018, Alsace
- Vacheron Sancerre 2019, Loire Valley
- Blain Gagnard 2013 Volnay 1er Cru Champans, Burgundy
- Delas Crozes Hermitage 2018, Rhone Valley
www.lethbridgewines.com
6.30pm AEST Friday 24th September
6x 100ml = $65:
- Bianco 2019
- Fiano 2019 (pre-release)
- Greco 2021 (straight from the amphorae)
- Rosso 2019 (new-release)
- Sagrantino 2019
- Aglianico 2019 (new-release)
Just wondering if anyone has come across
The Other Bordeaux before, and if so what have they thought? I’m always keen to try new wines (and I’m very slowly branching into some French wines right now), but I don’t have any real insight into value - apart from knowing it’s hard to find a good deal! So if anyone here has any knowledge as to whether this “cutting out the middle man” that they are promoting results in a genuine saving, or is more of a marketing spin, I’d love to hear!
- what wines do you like?
- which regions and/or varieties are you considering/exploring?
- what's your budget?
- are there any good independent wine stores that you can visit in person?
TOB's newsletters are here, but there are a number of other French wine importers around, some specialising in certain wines
besides above, there was a recent
Loire Valley online tasting with chenin blanc and cabernet franc; this week Vintec have one on the southwest, featuring Cahors (malbec) and Jurancon (manseng), possibly with the help of
Mosaique; previously,
For French reds, I have no idea where to start
if this is too off-topic, then perhaps consider creating a new thread, such as "wine recommendations - what should i buy?"
Most the wines are very reasonably, $20 onwards which is very cheap for French wine.
Weather the wine is good, everyone will have a different opinion & you can go by his judgement plus Google for Vivino, or other reviews if any.
life's too short to drink or waste money on inferior wine - i rely on
professional reviews and specialised blogs, particular posters/forums, personal recommendations from those more knowledgeable, CellarTracker - Vivino is the last place that i'd check
I've found different local stores import different wines, aka Buzz Wines has some Pinots which no one else stocks.
you need to look harder at better stores - Buzz is the retail arm of importer/distributor Vintage & Vine
I'm expecting my first order to arrive very soon (you pre-order the wine at the time when they leave France and get them 3 months later).
look forward to your reviews of their wines
I know the prices in France and there is obviously a middle man importer price increase here (and a lot of tax...) but he sell stuffs that I can't find anywhere else in Australia at a better price.
so you know the prices of the wines in France, but how is TOB cheaper if they can't be found here?
Sample AFF with no advertisements? More..
