Wine

[Baggio10]

fuah not bad, i can resist.

for those who wanna buy and have the budget, here are some of the standouts or interesting ones that are worth the buy based on my experience.


Alain Jaume Cotes du Rhone Dom Veneur - Blanc de Viognier
Brokenwood Graveyard 1996
Clarendon Hills Astralis
All of clonakilla
d`Arenberg Dead Arm
Domaine A
Elderton Command
Flowers Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Grant Burge Meshach
Grosset Rieslings
Henschke Mnt Edelstone

any reviews for:

Dalwhinnie Cabernet 2008

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay 2006

Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 2008

is this the same Dalwhinnie that produce nice Whiskey?

 

[ikileo]

Don't think so. Same name but not related .

 

[kop999end]

just some considerations:

1) budget? $80 to $100
2) any prior experience with bordeaux? yes but not expert
3) do you have proper storage equipment/facilitiesyes
4) have you had any experience with aged wines? (at least 10-15 years old; because not everyone may like the taste of aged wine because it will lose a lot of fruit but other complexities will come about) no experience

reputation and scores are one thing, but as with food and everything else, our preferences are subjective. it would be good for you to get a good understanding of what style of wine your palate enjoys and buy more wines that go with that style; keeping in mind palates will changes over the years.

I can recommend you good producers within your parameteres above but it is ultimately your palate that will decide which ones you prefer over others.

only recently drinking bordeaux but open to new world wine as well, if super duper good.

TIA

 

[hkm520240]

Bought a 2011 Petaluma Hanlin hill Riesling from FP finest at clementi. Traditionally a heavyweight coonawarra producer, it makes a mean Clare valley Riesling from their wholy owned hanlin hill parcel.

Like more good clare Rieslings it is very ageable and it can come across as auster and a tad unapproachable; but will reward with extended aging.

It is currently on offer at $36.90 which is rather inexpensive. Will try it tonight and let u know.

Yeah I like dry Riesling and Petaluma produces very good Riesling that I always wanted to try. $36.9 looks a great bargain as it retails around AUD$25 - AUD$30 according to JH Wine Companion. But not too sure if I can find it from Tampines FP Finest.

 

[hkm520240]

any reviews for:

Dalwhinnie Cabernet 2008

Dalwhinnie Chardonnay 2006

Dalwhinnie Moonambel Shiraz 2008

is this the same Dalwhinnie that produce nice Whiskey?

For reviews of Dalwhinnie wines, you can refer to their website below

Dalwhinnie Wines Review

 

[looiwte]

Yes have seen the Petaluma Hanlin Hill around, but I've a few Clare rieslings I've yet to down - Paulett's (Wine Connection), Grossett Off-Dry Watervale (Hermitage sale) and Jacob's Creek Reserve (S. Australia, well-reviewed here)

Also read (Sunday Times) about a Donnhoff masterclass at Taberna and Selbach-Oster wine dinner happening this week, but the wines on show didn't seem very enticing.

Tried something new today, a Napolini Montefalco DOCG, 100% Sagrantino wine from Umbria that was very enjoyable. Paired with some pizza and pasta at Da Paolo Bistro Bar. Ruby-Red in colour, but not that opaque, you can see your fingers through the glass. Earthy fruitiness but with strong and nicely integrated tannins.

This being V-day week, also opened a few wines that I bought from Straits Wine Turf City:

- 01 Barolo Casa Molisso (Fossati, La Morra)
- 06 Brigaldara Il Vegro Valpolicella Ripasso
- 01 Château la Croix des Moines (Lalande de Pomerol)

While the Barolo was nice (and pricey), the Valpolicella and Bordeaux were both pretty good value at ~35 and ~17 (375ml) respectively. Ripasso wines are approachable and food-friendly due to their ripe, full yet dry characteristics, and this was a good example. While the Lalande de Pomerol had a very nice, expressive nose of blackcurrants, with excellent suppleness and texture on the palate. Had to let it breathe a good while though.

 

[hkm520240]

Just had a wines session at ES with my regular kakis drinking our shared bottles. All are matured and beautiful wines.

Every wines lover should at least tried once the aged wines of 20 years or even 30 years and above to appreciate how amazing a wine could age and develop.

 

[ikileo]

Looks pretty sweet. How was the leeuwin estate. Recent vintages I had were very explosive on the palate

 

[MuthuCurry]

Just had a wines session at ES with my regular kakis drinking our shared bottles. All are matured and beautiful wines.

Every wines lover should at least tried once the aged wines of 20 years or even 30 years and above to appreciate how amazing a wine could age and develop.

Envy, haven't tried much good wine > 10yrs... Sigh ...

 

[MuthuCurry]

Btw, there is a FOC tasting at 77 Boat Quay (by Strait wine), featuring the new label by McHenry Hohnen , the wine maker behind cloudy bay n cape mentelle. Though of going there to try since it is FOC.. Interested ?(see mailer attached).

Happy to see the McHenry Hohnen tasting is so successful!!!
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It’s a free wine tasting, stand up and you are the most welcome if you want to join us for this experience. However, I can’t ensure any seat or table for this event. *But, at least, be sure you will try all the different wines shown by the owner.
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It will be a pleasure to see you on the 24th for our tasting.

 

[hkm520240]

Looks pretty sweet. How was the leeuwin estate. Recent vintages I had were very explosive on the palate

After 9 years of aging Leeuwin is in its sweet spot of drinking. Compare to younger vintage I have tasted, this has integrated nicely and in a harmonies state while still retained good freshness with layers of pear and white flowers. Truly a lovely wines

 

[ikileo]

had this yesterday: 09 Two Hands Angel's Share Shiraz.

Was at the Singapore Botanical Gardens with the girlfriend for picnic and music. Paired well with the rich 4 cheese pizza. The wine had loads of fruit, spice, pepper and a touch of vanilla on the nose. Not utterly complex but well made and delivering lots of flavour.

It was also paired with the lovely music of the USAF Band of the Pacific Hawaii; an hour of lovely hits from "mustang sally" to Katy perry

 

[Baggio10]

For reviews of Dalwhinnie wines, you can refer to their website below

Dalwhinnie Wines Review

thanks!!!!

 

[Baggio10]

Just had a wines session at ES with my regular kakis drinking our shared bottles. All are matured and beautiful wines.

Every wines lover should at least tried once the aged wines of 20 years or even 30 years and above to appreciate how amazing a wine could age and develop.

whats the damage for wines like this? and where to get them

 

[reign]

Ikileo,

WAH, Super romantic Sia... Must learned to be like U... Else, sure kanna Yellow Card. BYW, there is a Free Movie Screening coming up at Fort Canning on the 07 Apr.

 

[reign]

KM,
WoW! These 2 Wines are OLDER THAN ME! kekekek. Will Definately love to taste this wine. Wonder how it will taste like? Do have same texture?

 

[MuthuCurry]

went to aa french wine yday, and bought a few bottles of bordeaux reds > 10 yrs:
chateau larmande 1997
chateau beau soleil 1995
chateau dalem 1985
and clos de L'oratoire 1995

dun think most of them will be super good, but, hope to gain some experience from aged vintage as i have not really tried much of these so far...

 

[ikileo]

how much did they cost?

you should 'slow ox' the bottles before drinking them.

The slow oxygenation method for opening old wines - Les carnets de François Audouze

 

[reign]

Muthu, how u know that they are not good??

 

[MuthuCurry]

how much did they cost?

you should 'slow ox' the bottles before drinking them.

The slow oxygenation method for opening old wines - Les carnets de François Audouze

Except for clos de l'oratoire ($105), the rest cost ard $62-$72. I bought this upon the recommendation by the friendly boss. He tried most of them, and these few are generally value for $$, after taking into their age.