les Granges des Papes – Cotes Du Rhone – 2003
Friday, August 31st, 2007mmmm vegemite. Pass.
mmmm vegemite. Pass.
Can’t really remember this one – it was quite some time ago (part of the reason you should really write about them while you’re drinking ’em). Was enjoyable enough, but certainly not an outstanding must have, but definitely check it out if you see it.
For about $35 I enjoyed this one more than Moet et Chandon, while no where near as good as Wirra Wirra – The Cousins (Method Traditionelle) drink it before dinner as the warm up session (while your rack of lamb cooks in the oven).
A decent desert wine, if not a little sweet at the moment. I’d suggest letting it age up a bit, and serving with Sticky Date pudding. Still loving their 2004 Racked Chenin Blanc which is just getting better each year!
Oh baby! What a surprise this puppy was! Having never heard of Petit Verdot I grabbed a bottle, and it was not until I had drunk it that I bothered to do a little research. It seems the “little green” did not do so well in France due to its very late ripening characteristics meaning […]
The single biggest disappointment in recent times. The cork on this puppy disintegrated on opening, leaving cork residue in the wine not only that but it seemed to be overly oxidised. Reviews indicate that this drop is supposedly good, but in this instance there is no point rating this particular bottle. Lets hope the cork […]
From Wirra’s latest release – a Cabernet Sauvignon – Shiraz – Merlot blend. Was not in the mood for this one when I opened it so I left it until the next night to give it a second chance, the combination of extra time, changes to my palate made this rather enjoyable. It is a […]
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