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Month: October 2013

October 31, 2013December 2, 2013Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

Do we really need a good reason to drink a posh champagne?

October 28, 2013October 29, 2013Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

Does “doing the right thing” mean paying too much?

October 25, 2013July 27, 2014Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

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October 23, 2013April 2, 2014Wine Wankers Guest

Imminent Bushfire Threatening My Wine Cellar, what should I save?

October 21, 2013December 2, 2013Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

From failure to success!

October 14, 2013October 15, 2013Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

Afghan food challenge (Red wine for spice!)

October 9, 2013January 13, 2014Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

Party @ Neal’s!

October 3, 2013October 3, 2013Neal (The Wine Wankers)

What does a gun, ice-cream and wine have in common?

October 1, 2013November 12, 2013Conrad (The Wine Wankers)

Drinking interesting wine in Austria, and without a drop of antifreeze (I hope)

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Do you prefer drinking a bargain #wine that bats above its weight, or a fabulous wine that hurts when you drink it because it’s fucking expensive! 🧐 . Today, I tasted and fell in love with Option 1! The Hacienda @lopezdeharowine Crianza 2014 - for those new to Spanish #Rioja wines, #Crianza means the wine has had two years bottle age before being released. This wine has also seen 18 months in oak. And what does it taste like - think the sound structure of a Cabernet with the flesh/fruity flavours you come to expect from Grenache. And it’s a bargain too, with many places selling it for less than US$10 💃🏻 . Post by Drew #winewankers

Do you wish your mum or dad was a winemaker? . These two boys belong Milen Pepe, Chief Winemaker and owner of @tenuta_cavalier_pepe , one of the Campania’s better known wineries. When you work in a winery, it’s all hands on deck from an early age. These boys love living amongst the vineyards and help mum out whenever they can. Future #wine stars, I’m sure! . Post by Drew #winewankers

Have you ever tried Salon #Champagne? . Don’t feel left out if you haven’t, not only is it bloody expensive (think US$450), it’s also extremely rare (they produce only 60,000 bottles). If you think that still sounds a lot, consider this. Krug releases 500,000 bottles each vintage, Salon’s production is 1% of Dom Perignon and a mere 10% of Louis Roderer Crystal. . Only 40 vintages have ever been declared and released since its first vintage in 1921. This week I was privileged to taste the 2007 Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Les Mesnil Blanc de Blanc. Of course it was delicious - but was it worth the money - nah!! But if someone else is buying - my glass needs a refill! :) . Post by Drew #winewankers #salonchampagne @salondelamotte

What kind of glass do you drink sparkling wine from? . This week I test-drove the new @riedel_official #Champagne glass. During the masterclass I discovered the many faults with a flute - the #wine hits the palate incorrectly and you get hardly any aroma. With this new shaped glass you get so much more flavour and aroma - which is essential when you’re paying top dollar. It was a great way to experience the @ridgeviewwineuk Blanc de Blanc 2014. Another fabulous English Sparkling Wine (I just can’t seem to get enough this week!). . Post by Drew #winewankers

Caption contest: answer with the most likes in 24 hours is the winner. . Picture by @koldoeguren Post by Drew #winewankers #wine

Have you tried English Sparkling #wine yet? If so, what’s your favourite brand? . If you are late to the party, listen up now. English sparkling wine is possibly the coolest wine style in the world right now. Why? That’s because it’s giving Champagne a serious run for its money. Case in point, this extraordinary 2013 Blanc de Blanc from @gusbourne_wine . The chalky soils found in champagne are exactly the same as the soil found in the English wine countryside. In fact the chalky soil runs as a long Sean from England to France underneath the English Channel. Add a similar growing climate and you have an excellent location the growing premium sparkling wine. If you haven’t tried the style yet, seek out any English sparkling wine and let me know what your thoughts are. . Post by Drew #winewankers

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