Nice wines I have drunk recently - Red or White

boomy said:
Celebrating my dad’s birthday at Le Monument.
14 courses, 7 premium wines. Phenomenal restaurant, strongly recommend visiting when in Porto.

www.maison-albar-hotels-le-monumental-palace.com

Le Monument | Restaurante gourmet com estrela Michelin no Porto

Passe um momento inesquecível no Le Monument, o restaurante gourmet do chef Julien Montbabut, com estrela Michelin, para prolongar a sua estadia de sonho no Porto no nosso estabelecimento de 5 estrelas.
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Thanks for the tip boomy.
Just booked it online for when we are there in June
 
Stunning. Very intense and rich, mushroom, leather, cigar, dried figs, some phenol, earthy. Just brilliant. Changes brilliantly over time to open up more flavour .
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Plus slow roast rib fillet by MEATER.
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www.umami.site

Slow Roasted Mouthwatering Tender Roast Beef

This classic roast beef recipe uses fresh rosemary and garlic to create tender beef slow roasted in the oven that’s cooked to a perfect medium rare with a crisp crust so good every slice melts in your mouth.
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Friend brought this last night. He got it in a cellamasters (or similar) pack for $250 a mixed doz. List price is $480.00. :)

www.1847wines.com

1847 First Pick Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018 | 1847 Wines

1847 First Pick Shiraz 2018 Oh my. This is what Barossa shiraz is all about in an outstanding vintage. It’s all about the vines, fruit selection and then further barrel culling to produce a limited release wine that speaks articulately of the Barossa and its rich heritage. Powerful and...
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Jeez. It's a very nice wine but $480? Who are they kidding?

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Random smattering of stuff, as I was just reminded about this thread.
  • Ar Pe Pe - pretty, elegant, amazing wines.
  • Rinaldi > Burlotto.
  • Comtes > UC (though maybe unfair, given the UC with bottle age would be a lot more interesting)
  • Rostaing... tired... Gaillard... fresh, but also wonder if it would ever materially shift and evolve.
  • Redon Le Plat, amped and intense but balanced - dark and coiled.
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