2012 BA Champagne & Wine thread
Jun 22, 2012, 12:46 pm
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As is Austrian wine. I shared two bottles of Juris Tricata in the small town of Kufstein (about 90 mins south of Munich). Made in a similar way to Amarone (grapes are dried in the sun before they are pressed) it is an excellent wine which I can find no UK importer for. There are some interesting Super Tuscan style blends in quite a few of the Austrian wine regions, blending Blaufrankisch with Zweigelt and Cab, Merlot and Syrah. Fairly inexpensive still too, although prices are increasing.
Jun 26, 2012, 1:40 am
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And every year since 2007 has been excellent.
Jun 26, 2012, 4:23 am
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Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru 2008, Pierre Andre
Does that ring any bells?
Jun 26, 2012, 2:16 pm
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CW offering on BA 114 back from JFK last week
Champagne:
Taittinger Brut Reserve NV
White:
Chablis 2010, Domaine Sainte Claire, Burgundy
Cline Cellars Viognier 2010, North Coast, California
Red:
Chateau Ferrande 2009, Graves, Bordeaux
Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2008, Willamete Valley, Oregon
Champagne:
Taittinger Brut Reserve NV
White:
Chablis 2010, Domaine Sainte Claire, Burgundy
Cline Cellars Viognier 2010, North Coast, California
Red:
Chateau Ferrande 2009, Graves, Bordeaux
Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2008, Willamete Valley, Oregon
Jun 26, 2012, 2:35 pm
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2012 BA Champagne & Wine thread
Last year in First to LAS I had a really nice sparkling English rosé. Anyone remember what it was - a friend of mine would like it for a party.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jun 26, 2012, 2:45 pm
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Jun 26, 2012, 2:49 pm
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I'm pretty sure that it could only have been the Balfour Brut Rosé (subject of a rambling thread last year with one or two useful posts including this one).
Jun 26, 2012, 3:42 pm
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I'm pretty sure that it could only have been the Balfour Brut Rosé (subject of a rambling thread last year with one or two useful posts including this one).
Jun 26, 2012, 6:24 pm
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I'm pretty sure that it could only have been the Balfour Brut Rosé (subject of a rambling thread last year with one or two useful posts including this one).
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Jun 27, 2012, 5:13 am
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According to my wine merchant Nyetimber is cheaper this year because it's not as good as previous years. The latest Chapel Down fizz is excellent.
I like to support English wine making where its possible - I would choose English sparkling over NV Champagne.
I like to support English wine making where its possible - I would choose English sparkling over NV Champagne.
Jun 27, 2012, 7:14 am
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I'm pretty sure that it could only have been the Balfour Brut Rosé (subject of a rambling thread last year with one or two useful posts including this one).