Wine

[hlimkb]

teacher whisky

2 those who dislike hard liquor n travel and want to save on taxi fare,
buy a few bot of teacher whisky at the airport at 20.30+-
will top up $5 per bot, self collect,
no deposit is required because it worth more on the market,
henry hlimkb@yahoo.com

 

[nautilus]

how lucky you were!

what was the Belnero IGT made from? Syrah/Cab/Merlot? it's typically these few. Sangiovese, at least in the form of Chianti, are generally not big full bodied wines so i guess that why you preferred the IGTs to their DOCGs. No pics?

Had some taken with my crappy phone which are too embarrasing to post online.

 

[ikileo]

as promised, my new post: a portuguese red and an australian dessert wine. both of which i recommend.

http://wineofthepeople.livejournal.com/12269.html

 

[ikileo]

some wine event update:

THE WINE GALLERY

YEAR END WINE FAIR IS BACK
WITH OVER 80 SAMPLE WINES TO BE TASTED!


Once again the highly anticipated Wine Fair is back to provide you a satisfying wine indulgence experience. As we approach the end of the year with great hope and joy, there will be two tasting sessions on two Saturdays (20th November and 4th December 2010) with themes of New World Wines and Old World Wines respectively.

The tasting will be at our new, bigger and fully air-conditioned premise which is at 32 Kallang Place Singapore 6339160. We will embark our journey with New World Wines tasting on first Saturday 20th November 2010 which will feature wonderful wineries such as Domaine Chandon, Cape Mentelle, Elderton, Clonakilla, Grosset, Hedonist, Hickinbotham, Kalleske, Kilikanoon, Majella, Rolf Binder, Shirvington, Three Rings, Dog Point, Steve Bird, Bearboat, Buehler, Newton, Alta Vista, Terrazas, Casa Lapostolle, Indomita, Errazuriz, Jacobsdal, Lomond and many more.

The second journey, historic and elegant Old World Wines tasting on second Saturday 4th December 2010 will feature established wineries such as Jacquesson, Moet & Chandon, Nicolas Feuilatte, Piper Heidseck, Laurrent Perrier, Fattoria Le Pupille, Petrolo, Aldo Conterno, Sottimano, Testamatta, Vietti,La Massa, Fritz Haag, Acustic, Borsao, Emilio Moro, Chateau De Malleret, Chateau Senailhac, Chateau De Puligny and many more.

Not forgetting you will be enjoying a store wide promotion which has started now till end of December at any of our outlets across Singapore (The Wine Gallery at Kallang, Redhill and Boatquay) during this wine fair period.

Event Details

Date: 20th November 2010 and 4th December 2010
Time: 12pm - 7pm
Address: 32 Kallang Place Singapore 339160

2nd Event:

Crystal Wines - French Wine Fair
Details here: http://www.crystalwines.com/FWF.php
Email them to book a slot.

 

[Baggio10]

great to see this thread, hope to learn more from u guys!

 

[nautilus]

some wine event update:





2nd Event:

Crystal Wines - French Wine Fair
Details here: http://www.crystalwines.com/FWF.php
Email them to book a slot.

Are you getting anything during the fair?

 

[ikileo]

i only have time for one tasting and either way i am heading down to Crystal Wines to pick up my 4 bottles i had ordered a month ago.

will be tasting the wines, but won't be buying any. no time, no money, no space. I have a friend's wedding in the morning, will make a quick stop to pick up and taste, head home to rest and prep for wedding dinner.

that being said, the wine list looks not bad, some good deal in bordeaux, sauternes (especially), rhone and burgundy.

the Wine Gallery one is good too, loads loads more to taste from good producers. and from experience their prices are very competitive.

@Baggio10: Hi welcome! there's lots of information on the first page of this thread. but if u have any questions or just wanna talk about what you have drunk or intending to drink, we love to hear it

 

[Condor]

Wine Gallery is quite good with good range and decent price but...

Was so happy when I discovered that they carry the de Loach pinot only to find out that no stock and no intention of restocking.

There's another South African wine tasting tomorrow evening at CELLARbrations opposite Blue Ginger along Tanjong Pagar from 7-9pm.

 

[Baggio10]

the Wine Gallery one is good too, loads loads more to taste from good producers. and from experience their prices are very competitive.

@Baggio10: Hi welcome! there's lots of information on the first page of this thread. but if u have any questions or just wanna talk about what you have drunk or intending to drink, we love to hear it

Hi thanks drank a few french and australian wines before, still got lots to learn from you guys..

Black Opal from Aust not too bad =)

 

[Swordsman]

need recommendation on wine. fruity or sweet wine.. Is there any ? Actually i come into wrong thread.. hehe. wine is for those who like to savour it slow not like me who will drank the whole bottle in no time.

 

[ikileo]

like a dessert wine? any particular type of dessert wine (other than moscato)? budget? what kind of food do u intend to drink it with?

 

[Swordsman]

like a dessert wine? any particular type of dessert wine (other than moscato)? budget? what kind of food do u intend to drink it with?

hmm dessert wine ? something like champagne ? never drank before.. budget as cheap as possible actually.. 20-40 dollars. i don't intend to drink while eating. just pure drinking.

 

[ikileo]

hmm dessert wine ? something like champagne ? never drank before.. budget as cheap as possible actually.. 20-40 dollars. i don't intend to drink while eating. just pure drinking.

yeah i don't think $20-$40 can get your the bottle in the pic

dessert wine is sweet wine cos it has more sugar than most other wine.

champagne is sparkling wine made in the region of champagne, which is something different. but there are other delicious sparkling wines made all over the world such Cava (Spain) and Prosecco (Italy).

so are you looking for a dessert wine or a sparkling wine?

 

[Condor]

popped in crystal wine for a bit of tasting.

of those i tasted, the most value for money of the night for me goes to the white Kerlann Chablis 2008 at $37. there's another white to the left of this can't remember the label but is quite good as well. $34. there's a $22 white that is very decent for the price. cheap and good enough for every night drinking.

2 other reds were quite good, but the pricing is kinda on the high side. Lagrange 2006 @ $82 is my favourite followed by Clinet 2004 at $110.

try them if you're going down tomorrow.

 

[ikileo]

ooh...we get to try clinet! i will be heading down in the afternoon tomorrow. will remember to take notes and post them later.

 

[reign]

I went down last night... Still need alot of training for French wine, as more expose to the auz wine.

Condor ;
Tried the series of the white you have mentioned, Is that the taste for White? Rather to me as i prefer something strong on the palate

 

[Swordsman]

yeah i don't think $20-$40 can get your the bottle in the pic

dessert wine is sweet wine cos it has more sugar than most other wine.

champagne is sparkling wine made in the region of champagne, which is something different. but there are other delicious sparkling wines made all over the world such Cava (Spain) and Prosecco (Italy).

so are you looking for a dessert wine or a sparkling wine?

how about you recommend both dessert wine and sparkling wine for a starter like me. how much is that bottle from the pic i post ? I have tried red wine, white wine before. the taste of course is not sweet. not my type of wine. hehe

 

[Condor]

I went down last night... Still need alot of training for French wine, as more expose to the auz wine.

Condor ;
Tried the series of the white you have mentioned, Is that the taste for White? Rather to me as i prefer something strong on the palate

white generally has less body compared to red. less tannic. less complex. shorter finish. there's a certain mood associated with whites.

the whites at the tasting are rather fruity, slightly sweet. if you like it dry then it's also different. quite citrusy, refreshing. good hints of pear, green apple and floral. maybe raisin? the bouquet of the leftmost white is nice. the chablis is however more complex which i enjoy.

pan sear/grilled chicken breast comes to mind as company.

just ran through the list, the $22 is grand bateau blanc 2008. if the rain stops i might make another trip down to do a proper tasting. last night was too rushed.

 

[ikileo]

just came back from the tasting this afternoon. will post the full tasting notes tomorrow

 

[reign]

Aiya... Shd have got you along then can do wine Coaching on the spot. keke