For $33 a bottle this is the best value bubbly in Aus.
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It was superb , the meal was just as enjoyable as Christmas but without the faff, my neighbour departed with the remains of the bottle and the remains of the port.
I wish we had used the Dandelion Vineyard , Pedro Ximenez instead of the Taylor’s which was very drinkable but perhaps peaked a little while ago.
Best wishes
Ian
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A good sav is like a good Pinot noir in the red tinged world. A bad one is likewise like one. Cloudy bay and oyster bay could not be more different.
I did post earlier that I may have got them mixed up but I’m not sure what you’re saying. Think I was referring to a cheap Oyster Bay (not Cloudy Bay), hope this makes it clear.
Sincere apologies. I haven’t had cloudy recently but remember it being a revelation.
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I was in Porto weekend before last and had a visit to a niche producer - tour and tasting.
Having decided I needed more of this particular velvety-smooth gorgeousness, I had them ship three bottles to me. They just arrived.
Happy days.
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Had with BBQ steaks at dinner with friends last night. Lovely.
Esk Valley The Terraces 2009 NZ.
A merlot/ cabernet franc /malbec blend.
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I guess everyone works with a different price point for midweek, weekend and birthday wines. I know Decanter magazine uses up to £25 for its weekday wines so it would probably be on the cusp, depending where you source it from of course.
Notwithstanding that point, I think chianti classico is usually pretty solid for midweek though a good Rioja or Cotes de Rhône would also hit the spot, if I was in my local wine merchant seeking out a bottle. I see the Wine Society have a number of good value cases if anyone needs to stock up.
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Midweek and trying something new
A little new but at 6 pounds UK, worth a taste before lying the other 5 down for a while. If any good then perhaps a full case will be added to the cave.
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Montecillo Rioja Reserva 2017
Super smooth Rioja - fruit and spice, with just the right amount of oak. Perfect for a winter Friday evening.
Cheers!
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Friends over for dinner this evening and this is what we are having.
Chapel Down Grand Reserve 2018 (used to be called Three Graces)
Chateau Haut - Batailley 2005
Mas de Daumas Gassac 2007
An interesting looking 2019 Bulgarian Ice Wine from Riesling grapes
Should be fun!
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Looks fantastic. Look forward to the post match report.
Defo!
Nice lineup. I still have two of those 07 Daumas Gassac reads so will be interesting to know how they are doing.
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