Author Archives: Andrew

Miscellany I

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Andrew

Linc has his Odds and Ends, Michel has his Garage. I have Miscellaneous stuff.  This weeks miscellany: 07 Stephane Aladame Montagny 1er Selection: Ripe citrus, peach, roast nuts.  Nougat.  Butterscotch and this bottle beginning to show some advancement.  Very good … Continue reading →

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Riesling weekend

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Andrew

Here’s what we drank with some tasty home meals of fish on Friday and pork on Saturday. 1993 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spatlese This must have been searing and hard to approach in its youth – unless it has stood still … Continue reading →

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2010 Thomas Labaille Sancerre’s

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Andrew

I hate Sauvignon Blanc.   I ponder how such a beautiful country as New Zealand can be planted with this toxic weed which produces so much goopy muck.  I will tolerate them when I have to and not for a second … Continue reading →

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Brisbane Book Club Annual General Meeting – 1 October 2011

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Andrew

1 October was the Annual General Meeting of the Brisbane Bookclub.  Lincoln, Michel and Andrew all present with honourable guest Hugh, and normally honourable but Collingwood supporting Mark.  There was some discussion about a book, which was accompanied by a … Continue reading →

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2009 Bindi Quartz Chardonnay

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Andrew

Holy unseasonal weather batman, its 32 degrees today in Brisbane!  I thought I’d be drinking pinot noir tonight, but too hot.  And lamb cutlets means riesling just wont do.  This bottle of chardonnay has been winking at me for a … Continue reading →

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2009 Jean Marc Burgaud Morgon les Charmes

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Andrew

I bought a lot of 09 Jean Marc Burgaud. Jumped right in, and didn’t regret it. You can do a lot worse for the money, and this wine at $26 is worth your attention. Smells of purple jubes, the blackcurrant pastille … Continue reading →

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Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg Spatlese 2007

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Andrew

And for my first post… One of the reasons I love riesling so much is for the variety it can show. I love good chardonnay too, and it can show its terroir beautifully, but there’s something special about Riesling.  With … Continue reading →

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