Wine

[stayhappy21]

An idea came to my mind as I was on my way home last week.

An idea for our next wine outing.

Something creative, something different, something weird.

Let's do a B theme tasting. Bring a wine from a B region or B grape.

Anything from Beijing to Brisbane, Barolo to Barbaresco, Bordeaux to Burgundy, Barbera or Brunello, Brazil and Bulgaria..

Just a wild thought. Should keep the tasters guessing what/ which B wine everyone is bringing..

 

[ikileo]

On another note, FP Finest is havin sale on their 2011 Petaluma Hanlin Hill Clare valley Riesling. Time to stock up on this delicious Riesling that can age but drinks well


Also last few days to get the grower champagne promo from Water & Wine. Last few bottles of the blanc de noir from Pierre paillard. Very nice.

 

[Karmon]

Where to find good barolos for drinking now?

Hi guys,

Had a Azelia Barolo San Rocco 2000 recently, it was really ful-bodied, opulent and yummy! I know jd burleigh carry them. Any idea where else in Singapore can i find reasonably priced barolos of the 2000-2003 vintage?

 

[ikileo]

where did u have it?

 

[Karmon]

where did u have it?

Had it at a x'mas party, from my uncle's stash of wines. Haha. Do you have any lobang?

 

[ikileo]

u can drop an email to intervino as they have numerous aged barolos.

12 years old for a barolo is still young

 

[Karmon]

u can drop an email to intervino as they have numerous aged barolos.

12 years old for a barolo is still young

Thanks for the lead. Will check them out.

Wow 12 years is still considered young? Can't image how it will taste like with 10 more years under its belt. Probably got more things to say, might even become long-winded, which is a good thing for a wine.

 

[stayhappy21]

Have been reading some articles in Fine Wines Singapore, such as: Fine Wines Singapore - Bordeaux 89 versus 90

Some of the wines that they taste are more than 50 years old.. And in one particular tasting, they had a few wines that is more than 100 years old..

WOW!

From the tasting notes and field reports, I can only conclude by saying that have a lot of time, a lot of connections, and a whole lot of money..

 

[summerkris]

Wine Seal

Found a wine seal at Internet quite worth it! Go check it out alldealasia.com

 

[looiwte]

Yeah Intervino often has aged wines available - even old Dolcettos! You can also try to get on Ponti's mailing list, they have a decent Italian and Piedmont collection from vintage 2000 onwards...

Actually they are having an Italian clearance sale now, till 31 Dec. But be prepared to pay though, Barolos are not cheap wines due to their status and small production.

Yeah the Nebbiolo-based wines are pretty tannic and can go distances in good vintages like 96-01, 04, 06-08. Having said that, it'd be good to try a good producer in a 'poor' year too, eg. 2003.

Alternatively, you can also try Barbaresco or Nebbiolo Langhe wines for the same kind of charm.

Thanks for the lead. Will check them out.

Wow 12 years is still considered young? Can't image how it will taste like with 10 more years under its belt. Probably got more things to say, might even become long-winded, which is a good thing for a wine.

 

[looiwte]

There's a Shiraz tasting at Toque@Tott this weekend on their Enomatic machines.
$2-$3.50 for a tasting portion for each wine.

- First Drop Mother's Milk, Barossa Shiraz
- Primo Estate Joseph Angel Gully Shiraz, McLaren Vale
- Boschendal Reserve Shiraz, Franschhoeck, South Africa
- Cristo di Campobello Lusira Syrah, Sicilia, Italy

 

[Karmon]

Yeah Intervino often has aged wines available - even old Dolcettos! You can also try to get on Ponti's mailing list, they have a decent Italian and Piedmont collection from vintage 2000 onwards...

Actually they are having an Italian clearance sale now, till 31 Dec. But be prepared to pay though, Barolos are not cheap wines due to their status and small production.

Yeah the Nebbiolo-based wines are pretty tannic and can go distances in good vintages like 96-01, 04, 06-08. Having said that, it'd be good to try a good producer in a 'poor' year too, eg. 2003.

Alternatively, you can also try Barbaresco or Nebbiolo Langhe wines for the same kind of charm.

Thanks for the tips. BTW, do the Barbarescos or Nebbiolo Langhe wines also require lengthy aging like the Barolos?

 

[Beta_Tester]

MBS got a food expo.

Seems like got wine tasting.. Anyone going? and few mths later Savour 2013.

 

[Baggio10]

Yeah Intervino often has aged wines available - even old Dolcettos! You can also try to get on Ponti's mailing list, they have a decent Italian and Piedmont collection from vintage 2000 onwards...

Actually they are having an Italian clearance sale now, till 31 Dec. But be prepared to pay though, Barolos are not cheap wines due to their status and small production.

Yeah the Nebbiolo-based wines are pretty tannic and can go distances in good vintages like 96-01, 04, 06-08. Having said that, it'd be good to try a good producer in a 'poor' year too, eg. 2003.

Alternatively, you can also try Barbaresco or Nebbiolo Langhe wines for the same kind of charm.

Hi bro, any good $50 range Italian wine to get me hooked? hehe

 

[ikileo]

A good Chianti classico should do the trick or a langhe nebbiolo.

 

[looiwte]

Thanks for the tips. BTW, do the Barbarescos or Nebbiolo Langhe wines also require lengthy aging like the Barolos?

Barbarescos are made in the hills just next to Barolo, but have one year less of aging - 2 as opposed to 3 - so these are very similar wines and marginal difference in ageing potential. Nebbiolo Langhe on the other hand is a catch-all designation from the entire area (and beyond) for 100% Nebbiolo wines. Producers can choose to age them for just a few months or even a year.

Maybe you can try some Nebbiolo Langhe or Nebbiolo D'Alba wines by Pio Cesare (widely available), Marcarini (Bottles & Bottles), Sottimano (Beam Global). Another option, think I posted on this thread before, is the Sperino Uvaggio (I had the 2007) available at ewineasia and several Italian restaurants. The is a Nebbiolo blend from the northern part of Piemonte, ready to drink now and full of Nebbiolo charm - mushrooms, cherries, forest floor and all that excellent stuff. These wines range from $50-$70 bucks (think the Marcarini is $38).

 

[looiwte]

Hi bro, any good $50 range Italian wine to get me hooked? hehe

Yeah I think the Sperino Uvaggio will be goo for you too. As ikileo mentioned, try some good Chianti Classicos from Fontodi (Ponti, Crystal Wines) and Isole e Olena (Bottles & Bottles, ewineasia). Good Rosso Montalcinos are an option too, from producers like Costanti (1855), Valdicava (Hermitage) and Poggio di Sotto (Ponti, Enoteca). These are a bit pricier, around $70.

 

[Baggio10]

thanks! time to explore some Italians.


The only Italian I drank before is this.
didn't really think much of it previously because I'm not experienced enough.

 

[Baggio10]

I had this over the weekend.

it is pretty good and easy to drink.

it is really good for daily drinking without burning a hole in the wallet.

 

[looiwte]

I've not had this since I can't find much info on the producer.
I'm guessing you got it at Wine Connection?

So what other good stuff did you guys drink over the hols?

thanks! time to explore some Italians.


The only Italian I drank before is this.
didn't really think much of it previously because I'm not experienced enough.