Some wines consumed at a friend’s birthday; 1981 Louis Roederer Cristal Vigorous bead. Honey, nutty, quince and oxidative notes on the nose. Just enough acid to give the palate some life but there isn’t a great deal of complexity. This bottle would have been better when it was fresher but it was still enjoyable. 89/100 […]
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A few food photos from a dinner put on by Ultimo Wine Centre at Bentley Restaurant & Bar, comparing (one of my favourite) Australian wine producers Clonakilla with wines from the very well respected French producer Cuilleron. I’ll try to put some tasting notes up soon. The food was very good and I’d be keen […]
Service: Friendly Food: Very good overall – a couple of excellent courses, a couple great and a one not to my taste Value: About $120 a head all up including corkage, coffee and tip. Glassware: Good Wine list: Had a quick glance but we brought our own wine so I didn’t spend much time going […]
Cuisine: Chinese Service: No problems. Food: Very good – a couple of dishes were maybe a step below others, but overall a good experience. Spices obviously feature prominently, but for the most part were well balanced. The hottest dishes are indicated on the menu if you want to either avoid or try them, none that […]
I went along with a group of friends to Glebe Point Diner a couple of weeks ago. I was very impressed by the restaurant and I may put up some images and impressions of the food in a separate post later on. The wines brought along by our group were almost all outstanding and it […]
A while since I’ve updated, but I’m back with a quick post and some photos from lunch at Aria that I had earlier this week. The food was excellent and the service professional without being too uptight. At $85 for three and a bit courses (Hors d’œuvre, bread, entree, main, dessert) I felt it offered […]
1985 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Charlie Honey, toast, nuts, spice, nutmeg and green apples on the nose. Delicious palate with excellent acidity. 93/100 2008 Wine By Brad Sauvignon Blanc Mantra Revelation Grass, some honey, not too herbal. A nice palate with good acid providing a refreshing crispness. Nice wine. 89/100 2008 Wine By Brad Semillon […]
2007 Weingut Heymann-Löwenstein Schieferterrassen Riesling Honey, spice, pencil shavings and strong pear aromas. Touch of sweetness to the palate, an interesting texture and good weight of flavour. 90/100 2006 Domaine Ninot Mercurey Vieilles Vignes Lightly coloured, there is red cherry, musk and some earth on the nose. The palate is on the lean side and […]
The Australian wine trade has come together with some amazing generosity to put together a raffle to raise funds for the Australian Red Cross to use in assisting the people affected by the bushfires in Victoria over the past couple of weeks. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased by following the link below […]
1998 Vilmart Champagne Cuvee Creation Light citrus and grassy aromas. Fresh, delicate palate with a touch of fruit sweetness. Good balance and drinking nicely now. 91/100 N.V. Krug Champagne Brut- Disgorged 29/08/89 Mid gold colour. Vigorous bead. Woody, nutty nose with some mushroom and earth. Palate is okay, a touch wooden and disjointed. Drinkable, but […]