Wine

[ikileo]

How u popped and drank riesling in the cinema? did u bring ur own glasses? or LIDO IMAX 3D is BYO!!?

eh i bought it downstairs, the cashier at the wine section has a bottle opener so I borrowed her and opened it then an there.

i brought stemless classes to the theater. and when the movie started just pour and drink.

at the drinks/popcorn/canele part of the LIDO theater in front, there is a bar that has snack and pizza and also wine (very decent german riesling, they are supplied by Caveau). so i asked them if i could bring wine in, they said yes if you buy from them they will put it in plastic cups.

the main concern is spillage so my stemless glasses worked perfectly.

i will DEFINITELY do this more often. wine and movies @ LIDO. doubt u can do this legally in GV cinemas as they don't officially even allow outside food. besides i have always preferred LIDO.

next time you guys should do a movie and wine pairing. what movie goes well with what wine?

 

[doran_lum]

oh no i realise i made a mistake in my renovation for my wine chiller..it's wood !!!

any ideas how i can protect the wood ? in case the wine chiller leaks

 

[ikileo]

oh no i realise i made a mistake in my renovation for my wine chiller..it's wood !!!

any ideas how i can protect the wood ? in case the wine chiller leaks

i'm not carpenter or super DIY person but i guess you could use some kind of laminates or varnish/coating?




on another note: what did u guys drink over the weekend.

Sat lunch @ Saveur: 07 Villa Loggio Syrah, Tuscany. Brought by my friend who lived in Florence for almost 2 years. It's a small producer that doesn't get much export, this is supposedly their more entry level or mid tier effort. not bad given the 8 euro price tag

Sat dinner @ Imperial Treasure: 08 Marks & Spencers Vintage Cava, Spain $35 from M&S. Ok effort for the price. Needs food for it to elevate the flavours much higher. Great with fresh steamed prawns and seafood, really brought out the natural sweetness in the food. Got better with time.

 

[pituitaryglenn]

Left my wine fridge off for about a week

Hi folks,

Singapore Power came to fiddle with the circuit box at my place and made me turn off everything...including the wine fridge. When he was done, I completely forgot to turn it back on and I've been so busy at work, I didn't realise it till a week later. I'm screwed arent I?

 

[ikileo]

no lah pls...unless your fridge was kept in a sauna or in direct sunlight.

wines are not that fragile. it's only a couple of weeks, not months or years.

 

[reign]

Hi guys, can anyone advise whether the german wine offer is still avail at isetan?

 

[ikileo]

IIRC it lasts till 10th may. Maybe u can google their site and check

 

[Beta_Tester]

I had another Castello Banfi wine. Apregio or something. Just a glass. I feel it is really strong n power pack. It is like very Gao feel.

 

[ikileo]

check out KOT Selections new range of Loire producers. great producers like Joly and Huet and many others are available! You can download the latest (May) catalog from their site and ask for their prices.

i love loire wines and currently i think they bring in the best selections from the Loire.

find out more about the Loire at Winedoctor: independent wine opinion, Chris Kissack who writes for thewinedoctor.com is a long term expert and insider into the Loire and may great wines (sparkling, red, white, dessert) can be found in the Loire and generally won't kill your wallet for top quality.

hey guys,

I have imported the wine price list from KOT selections (see above) into Google Docs.

I am really excited about the producers like Joly, Fosse Seche, Huet etc... (i've had them before and love them). I have highlighted some of the producers that I know are good. the rest are good as well, just that i haven't had experience or knowledge of them; but it's always good to try new ones.

As mentioned, the minimum purchase is 12 bottles. I am looking to get 3-4 bottles. I hope you guys can jump in as well, as these wines are only available through KOT and represent the really top notch of what the Loire has to offer.

For those attending the wine dinner on 25th may (more are welcome!) if Loire is a region you haven't had before then this is a good option

here is the google doc download link: http://tinyurl.com/7jxvcgy

I would like to order by Thursdays so plug in your orders!

 

[ikileo]

oh man...i have updated the google doc with my order...i really am a Loire nut...after much thinking and cutting back, i still have got 6-7 wines i wanna get!?!

hope you guys can add on to this order.

 

[Baggio10]

oh man...i have updated the google doc with my order...i really am a Loire nut...after much thinking and cutting back, i still have got 6-7 wines i wanna get!?!

hope you guys can add on to this order.

Hi ikileo, i would like to join you but how to update?

2002 Huet Pétillant Brut Réserve x 1 bottle 63.13
1999 Laureau 'Les Genêts' x 1 bottle 65.27

 

[Baggio10]

i opened a bottle of 2006 Chateau Beaumont on Sunday.
Once I popped open, the fragrance filled my whole kitchen.
full-bodied with plum and tobacco
quite a brilliant drink for me..

 

[ikileo]

Hi Baggio, I will add that in then.
Any more people wanna join? These represent the top notch of Loire Producers. If unsure u can check which ones I highlighted or google these producers or visit winedoctor site to read up more on them.

Where did u get the Beaumont and hOw much$ v

 

[ikileo]

@baggio - ok i updated your orders.

Need at least 4 more bottles

 

[ikileo]

(Almost) Monthly HWZ Wine Meetup

Location: Extra Space Boon Keng
Date: 25 May
Time: 7.30pm
Food: Whatever zhi char we can get
Wine Theme: Varietals/Regions/Subregions you've never had before
Wine budget: $40 - $100

Other Details:
- Bring your own glasses
- @hkm: how can we arrange for ice buckets?

Other request:
- To make it more fun and interactive and so that all of us can learn more, I would like to request for all of us to do a bit of research on the wine/varietal/region that you are bringing so that we can all learn from it. Don't worry, it's not a test or a chance to show how much knowledge u can haolian, we are all learning and exploring together!

Attendees:
Hkm
Ikileo + 1
ikileo friend
Looiwte +1
Reign + 1
stayhappy21 +1?

More are welcome! All those other lurkers in the forum please join us or if you know of someone keen ask them! we're friendly and we don't bite! promise.

 

[ikileo]

list will be released tmr noon. I wonder how this year's one will be. Last year's one was ok, previous years' was better.

but please don't forget about my loire purchase.

 

[Baggio10]

Hi Baggio, I will add that in then.
Any more people wanna join? These represent the top notch of Loire Producers. If unsure u can check which ones I highlighted or google these producers or visit winedoctor site to read up more on them.

Where did u get the Beaumont and hOw much$ v

Thanks!

i got it from Oaks 1 year back, price can't really remember, probably in the $50 plus range.

went back to check of they have another bottle but they no longer have stock.

 

[hkm520240]

hey guys,

I have imported the wine price list from KOT selections (see above) into Google Docs.

I would like to order by Thursdays so plug in your orders!

I have updated my order for a bottle of NV A-M. Bregeon 'Gai Perlé' and a 2009 Bernard Baudry Croix Boissee.

Cheers.

 

[hkm520240]

(Almost) Monthly HWZ Wine Meetup

Other Details:
- Bring your own glasses
- @hkm: how can we arrange for ice buckets?

I have a ice buckets keep at ES, but we may need to arrange for more ice buckets if we have more than one whites. It will be better if we can tell what colour of wines we will be bringing (White, red, Rose or Sparkling).

Anyway I will open a red.

 

[ikileo]

Mine is red but I am also contemplating brining a sparkling as an aperitif to start.