The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
Dec 22nd 2012, 12:46 am
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The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
So as not to derail the Cuisine Thread totally, how about one for NZ and other wines. Recommendatons, ones to avoid, personal experiences.
For starters, a customer has given me a bottle of Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2012.
Any good? Should I keep it for a while? Most Aussie white wines are now considered as drink youngest available.
For starters, a customer has given me a bottle of Babich Sauvignon Blanc 2012.
Any good? Should I keep it for a while? Most Aussie white wines are now considered as drink youngest available.
Dec 22nd 2012, 12:14 pm
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Re: The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
I'm living in a country where wine is taxed heavily so even a half decent wine costs an arm and a leg. ANY bottle of NZ wine is treated with respect which is what I shall do with the bottle of NZ Oyster Bay sauvignon blanc that some friends brought round. Saving it for Christmas Day 
Dec 23rd 2012, 12:27 am
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Re: The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
With 95% of Sauvigion Blanc from NZ, I would hesitate drinking it if is more than 3 years old. It can develop an unpleasant "tinned peas" character. So drink em when they are young!
Same rule with Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and most other whites.
Chardonnay and Riesling are the exceptions, good ones can last 10+ years
With red wines, 5 years is a good rule, although many can last a very long time. The only exception is a Pinot Noir, which tend be best drunk young 1-3 yrs (again some can last the distance but you have to know what you are buying).
Same rule with Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and most other whites.
Chardonnay and Riesling are the exceptions, good ones can last 10+ years
With red wines, 5 years is a good rule, although many can last a very long time. The only exception is a Pinot Noir, which tend be best drunk young 1-3 yrs (again some can last the distance but you have to know what you are buying).
Dec 23rd 2012, 12:43 am
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Re: The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
With 95% of Sauvigion Blanc from NZ, I would hesitate drinking it if is more than 3 years old. It can develop an unpleasant "tinned peas" character. So drink em when they are young!
Same rule with Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and most other whites.
Chardonnay and Riesling are the exceptions, good ones can last 10+ years
With red wines, 5 years is a good rule, although many can last a very long time. The only exception is a Pinot Noir, which tend be best drunk young 1-3 yrs (again some can last the distance but you have to know what you are buying).
Same rule with Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer and most other whites.
Chardonnay and Riesling are the exceptions, good ones can last 10+ years
With red wines, 5 years is a good rule, although many can last a very long time. The only exception is a Pinot Noir, which tend be best drunk young 1-3 yrs (again some can last the distance but you have to know what you are buying).
Dec 23rd 2012, 1:06 am
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Dec 23rd 2012, 1:50 am
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Dec 23rd 2012, 6:50 am
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Re: The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
Yes that sounds like the perfect excuse to polish off the whole lot on Christmas Day 
Dec 25th 2012, 11:31 am
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Re: The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
On my second glass of Oyster Bay. Tastes damn good to me. No tinned peas (nor sprouts come to that).
Dec 27th 2012, 12:40 am
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Re: The Wine Thread. That's Wine with no 'H'
River Stone or White Cliff cheapies for in the week - Pinot Gris that is.
Sacred Hill Pinot Noir or the Gris Friday.
To impress bring a box not a bottle!
Sacred Hill Pinot Noir or the Gris Friday.
To impress bring a box not a bottle!
