Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

[Princess Fiona]

Tonight's cooking wines

And maybe even a glass to spare for the cook

 

[boomy]

Tonight's cooking wines
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And maybe even a glass to spare for the cook

Bishop is a nice red. I remember ordering the 2010 Shiraz at restaurants a few times because it's usually reasonably priced.

 

[medhead]

Had this Pinot noir for the Tour de France last night. On topic for the bike race and very acceptable from Epiqure.

No idea what I could taste - grape.

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[Princess Fiona]

We had our last bottle of this tonight

I'm no wine buff but this is everything I love about SA Shiraz, big fruit driven, just the right amount of fuzzy tannins at the end.
Simply a gorgeous drop and will definitely seek out some more

 

[carwashhair]

Tonight's cooking wines
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Nice selection! What are your thoughts about the S&K vintage fortified?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Nice selection! What are your thoughts about the S&K vintage fortified?

I haven't actually tasted it yet. My recipe required Port and I found this in along with my other reds.

 

[carwashhair]

I haven't actually tasted it yet. My recipe required Port and I found this in along with my other reds.

Oh ok. Well drink it very soon if you opened it, a vintage won't keep like a tawny.

 

[drross]

I haven't actually tasted it yet. My recipe required Port and I found this in along with my other reds.

Interesting recipe if required port. A pie or crockpot recipe?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Oh ok. Well drink it very soon if you opened it, a vintage won't keep like a tawny.

Thursday is the start of the weekend isn't it ?

 

[Buzzard]

Thursday is the start of the weekend isn't it ?

It may not remain in good condition that long.
I always treat a vintage port like a bottle of wine. How long would you keep an opened bottle of wine for?
Others may not agree. Regardless of what happens I hope you enjoy the port as S & K are renowned for their ports.
I very much look forward to your appraisal.

 

[boomy]

For dinner tonight I opened the last remaining bottle from my 2010 South African trip.
I was lucky enough to taste great wines in the Franschhoek region at some of the oldest wineries in the world. Can't wait to go back there again

300 years old vines and 150 years old cellar!

 

[drron]

It has been 2 weeks on the wagon since getting home so it was time for a treat-

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A 1984 St.Hugo.Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon.
Very good .just over the top and my last bottle.

 

[TomVexille]

Thursday is the start of the weekend isn't it ?

According to EDR it is

 

[drross]

Found a bargain at First Choice Townsville today ... Vintage Mumm 2004. Reduced from $90 a bottle to $60.. And gee it's bloody good.

 

[JohnM]

Found a bargain at First Choice Townsville today ... Vintage Mumm 2004. Reduced from $90 a bottle to $60.. And gee it's bloody good.

Aaahhh - that's Townsville for ya .

 

[knasty]

This seems like a good deal?

Penfolds Vintec

To claim your Vintec Wine Cabinet, purchase 6 bottles of Penfolds Bin Series or Luxury wines from your fine wine retailer during July and retain your receipt.
Pay $200 (plus $55 delivery) via the Penfolds Online Claim Form to own a Vintec Wine Cabinet, valued at $650.Delivery will be to your ‘Delivery Address’ entered into the Online Claim Form, and may take up to 16 weeks from the claim date.

 

[JessicaTam]

This seems like a good deal?

Penfolds Vintec

To claim your Vintec Wine Cabinet, purchase 6 bottles of Penfolds Bin Series or Luxury wines from your fine wine retailer during July and retain your receipt.
Pay $200 (plus $55 delivery) via the Penfolds Online Claim Form to own a Vintec Wine Cabinet, valued at $650.Delivery will be to your ‘Delivery Address’ entered into the Online Claim Form, and may take up to 16 weeks from the claim date.

It is a good deal. There has been a bit of discussion about it in the Epicure thread.

 

[burmans]

It is a good deal. There has been a bit of discussion about it in the Epicure thread.

Assuming you don't pay too much for the Penfolds (and in my view Penfolds ARE pricey now) it's a very good deal.

 

[knasty]

Assuming you don't pay too much for the Penfolds (and in my view Penfolds ARE pricey now) it's a very good deal.

DM has 2011 Bin 28 for $25 so that seems a good option. I bought a 2010 St Henri for a future wedding present maybe I should put it in my new fridge instead...

 

[Daver6]

A friend organised a Barolo master class at Kappy's yesterday for lunch (read all afternoon). Some fantastic wines, but hello acid and tannins!