Wine thread

[Bazal]

I think a company like McWilliams could honestly do a ripper mataro for half that if they really wanted to. Teusner do for example, and they're relatively small.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

We have an absolute cracker GSM in the Rolling range that you should try Drew. Sure it's not 100% Mataro but it's a good starter.

 

[Drew-Sta]

I think a company like McWilliams could honestly do a ripper mataro for half that if they really wanted to. Teusner do for example, and they're relatively small.

We should. We've focussed on commercial wines for too long, IMHO.

We have an absolute cracker GSM in the Rolling range that you should try Drew. Sure it's not 100% Mataro but it's a good starter.

I'll look out for it Love me some GSM!

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Just don't look in the Shire, the rep there is shit and hasn't got anyone to buy it yet...

 

[Bazal]

I'd give it a go to. Not sure where I'd get it here though....not sure who the fking rep actually visits :lol:

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

To pop an '04 Pinot or not...

 

[Twizzle]

pop

 

[Twizzle]

Have any of you guys seen a movie called Bottle Shock ?

If so how much of it is truth and how much is fiction ?

Supposed to be a true story.

 

[Drew-Sta]

Have any of you guys seen a movie called Bottle Shock ?

If so how much of it is truth and how much is fiction ?

Supposed to be a true story.

Yep. Its a fair movie although they take a lot of creative license. Based on the Judgement of Paris in '73. It put the Napa on the map from a wine point of view.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judgment_of_Paris_(wine)

 

[Twizzle]

I guess all movies have a creative license to make them entertaining.

 

[Drew-Sta]

Yes, I'm somewhat surprised you could turn that story into a movie.

But then, Hollywood will try anything!

 

[Bazal]

2009 Xavier Cotes du Rhone. Grenache, Mourvedre, Shiraz, Carignane. Really good fruit, lots of spice, good depth and body, enough complexity to keep the interest. Ripping value at $20.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

2004 Yarravale Reserve Pinot Nior. For a 10 year old wine, there is still a lot of bright red fruit in this drink. Actually has a lot of Sangiovese characteristics, sour cherry being the most prevalent. Very interesting beverage...

 

[_Johnsy]

To pop an '04 Pinot or not...

Jeez mate the answer is always pop

 

[Rhino_NQ]

bowlers run goes good

 

[Bazal]

2010 Fox Gordon Hannah's Swing Shiraz. Fifty bucks a pop, worth more than that.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Chateau les Fourniers Cansac 2010. Bordeaux wine, won a gold at Concours De Bordeaux in 2011 apparently. Blend of Merlot, Cab Sauv, and Cab Franc. While it is somewhat tight, the tart note says this was a wine to be drunk at least 12 months ago, if not slightly more. A wine to be had young, not now.

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

Wine has opened, but I still think its past its use by date.

 

[Bazal]

So.....tonight do I crack the Brunello or the Bonarda?

 

[Twizzle]

both