Wine

[korolev]

lovely photo and decor very nice to meet you

Cheers Bro..

But this trend doesn't seem very active already =/

 

[elbib00]

Eh... why all Frenchies? Gotta admit, I don't quite understand French wines. Too complicated. Italian, Spanish and Portuguese wines are easier to understand.

Can ignore the milk tin at the back.

 

[[C]hEWy]

Eh... why all Frenchies? Gotta admit, I don't quite understand French wines. Too complicated. Italian, Spanish and Portuguese wines are easier to understand.

Hmmm... I'm still not that familiar with the Italians.. Normally only pairing Chianti when I dine out..

Theses are still one of my top favorites..

 

[elbib00]

Very nice. Looks expensive!


Btw, Humble Bundle Books has Wine Trails in its $15 tier, if anyone is keen.


https://www.humblebundle.com/books

 

[korolev]

the only non frenchie i got intimate with was a gran reserva rioja

 

[korolev]

ive nv gotten en primeur and am considering the 2014 bordeaux. is crystal wines fee reasonable? or do you go to some place better? thanks!

 

[[C]hEWy]

ive nv gotten en primeur and am considering the 2014 bordeaux. is crystal wines fee reasonable? or do you go to some place better? thanks!

Sorry, but can't help you on that.. I'm quite lazy, so I normally buy Ready To Drink or Approachable (and cellar the wine with my wine merchant in the meantime)..

But looking at their website, prices seems quite reasonable (some lower, some higher prices).

 

[Wardyn]

ive nv gotten en primeur and am considering the 2014 bordeaux. is crystal wines fee reasonable? or do you go to some place better? thanks!

I don't think Bordeaux en primeur prices are worthwhile anymore compared to several years ago. And considering that you need to factor in the long wait (at least 1.5 years from now) before the wine reaches you, additional tax and delivery charges, storage space since you need to buy minimum 12 bottles of 750ml and also wait almost a decade or sometimes even more before the wines are mature.

For me it is still more feasible to buy something that is ready to drink or approachable. For Bordeaux you can easily find well aged ones readily available and there are so many other well priced wines out there to try as well.

 

[[C]hEWy]

I don't think Bordeaux en primeur prices are worthwhile anymore compared to several years ago. And considering that you need to factor in the long wait (at least 1.5 years from now) before the wine reaches you, additional tax and delivery charges, storage space since you need to buy minimum 12 bottles of 750ml and also wait almost a decade or sometimes even more before the wines are mature.

For me it is still more feasible to buy something that is ready to drink or approachable. For Bordeaux you can easily find well aged ones readily available and there are so many other well priced wines out there to try as well.

I couldn't agree more with you bro.. Haha.. Just enjoy the drink.. =/

And... if the wines fail you.. just drink beer.. Cheers!

 

[korolev]

thank you gents for sharing the information wrt en primeur!

 

[korolev]

had a oz cabmerlot over sat/sun. barbaresco mon/today stepping up on my runs, as i've been drinking a lot lately otherwise quickly evident around the waist.

 

[goh6570]

i usually prefer australia wine...

where u guys normally go for wine? any nice wine bar that could recommend??

 

[[C]hEWy]

i usually prefer australia wine...

where u guys normally go for wine? any nice wine bar that could recommend??

Once in awhile I open a Penfolds.. But I normally pair my steaks with Rusden Black Guts.. For the "spicyness".. Haha

There's a lot of wine bars in SG.. I normally drink at one of my merchant's tasting room (I make an order for a wine, ask him to decant and arrive 1.5hrs later.. Plus I can smoke just outside the door)

 

[goh6570]

i know alot of wine bars lah but which one is nice and cosy..

Penfolds is nice

 

[[C]hEWy]

i know alot of wine bars lah but which one is nice and cosy..

Penfolds is nice

Hmmm.. Have you tried Astor Bar in St Regis? It's quite a cozy place..

 

[goh6570]

Hmmm.. Have you tried Astor Bar in St Regis? It's quite a cozy place..

Not yet... maybe will give it a try....

 

[[C]hEWy]

Not yet... maybe will give it a try....

Go in the evenings, the have a live jazz singer.. I brought my wife there, she simply loves it..

P.S They have wine machines if your interested to "test" their new wines..

Here's a picture I took of the place..

 

[kenpachi82]

hi guys, any recommendations for CNY steamboat red wine? Price $30-40 range and can find in NTUC finest or Cold Storage.
Thanks!

 

[elbib00]

Not an expert, but I think Pinot Noir pairs pretty well with steamboat. I just bought 2 from Cold Storage today.

Supermarket Wine - Pinot Noir

If you prefer sweet, you can try this Italian Moscato. It tastes much better than most of the Aussie moscato from supermarket.

Supermarket Wine - Moscato

 

[Dexter71]

Friends

I am visiting Margaret River coming March holidays. Which are the 2nd tier vineyards that are worth a visit? I see that the top tier ones are pretty much selling at the same prices as SG hence no point going or buying. i.e. Leeuwin, Voyager, Moss Wood

Looking to buy a case or two back.

Thx