The Wine Tasting Thread

[PaulTheSoave]

As its off season, I just launch this one to have some exchange of wine tasting. Join in if you like.

First one:

La Baume Viognier.

La Baume - Viognier- Vin de Pays d'Oc A refresing white wine with a taste of tropical fruit, juicy, soft acids, a hint of sweetness. Peaches, guava. Retail price € 6.50, equivalent to 4.25 sterling.

Serve at 8°C. tot 10°C.

Medailles
Vintage
2005 International Wine Challenge 2006 Seal of Approval
2003 Mondial du vin & Spiritueux Bruxelles 2004 Gold Medal
Sélections Mondiales 2004 Québec Silver Medal
Final Proefschrift Dutch Wineconcours 2004 Mentioned
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition 2004 Silver Medal
2002 Vinitaly 2003 ‘Gran Menzione’
Proefschrift Dutch Wineconcours 2002 Best Housewine
Proefschrift Dutch Wineconcours 2003 Best Housewine
London International Wine Competition Silver Medal
2000 Vinitaly 2001 Prix d'Excellence
Japan Wine Challenge 2001 Seal of Approval
Les Grands vins du Languedoc Roussillon 2001 Gold Medal
Vinitaly 2001 ‘Prix d’excellenc

[Wim]

Hi Paul,

it must be the season for 'haringhappen' in Holland

http://voeding.paginablog.nl/voeding/haringhappen.bmp

Some botlles of your white wine would suit with this you think ?

[snookersfun]

and here they are.... we just spoke about them... I want some!

[PaulTheSoave]

I would recommend a nice Alsace Pinot Blanc, or even a Gruner Veltliner aus Austria. The Austrians used to put anti freeze in their wines (a big scandal) but to boost image they have really come up trumps the last couple of years.

[Wim]

The Austrians used to put anti freeze in their wines

yeah true in Belgian during the winter we added it to our fuel, was cheaper than antifrost stuff

[PaulTheSoave]

hahahahahaha. I bet Austrian Girl does not like my remarks!

[Wim]

hahaha You really think so ? In that case I' ll take care of her... if I have to
I hope she doesn't read this message

[ADR147]

chateau mouton rothschild 1981

taste? - splendid !!
price? - glad i was not paying!!

this site looks like fun!! http://www.vintagewinegifts.co.uk/ac...d_over_80.html

[Wim]

Great! It s nice to have some info about those 300 bottles chateau mouton rothschild 1981 I have in my wine cellar

Any tips for 'democratic priced' red wines ?

[PaulTheSoave]

No further comment.

okay then. crisp and fruity, citrus, light acidity. smooth on the pallet.

JUST ENJOY!!

[Wim]

Just an ordinary Riesling me think ?

[PaulTheSoave]

The ordinary can be very nice at times! You dont get it everyday! hahahahahaha

[PaulTheSoave]

Gran Tarapacá Viognier 2006

Viognier and Chile seem "to be made for each other" (Martin Isark, Scotland on Sunday) - and we couldn't agree more!

Under the expert guidance of winemaker Sergio Correa - who trained at Bordeaux and Davis in California - Viña Tarapacá uses state-of-the-art equipment, together with traditional, quality-driven techniques to keep all the pure, fresh flavours of their refreshing Viognier intact.

Brilliant gold in colour, with lively aromas of apricot and flowers, enhanced by citrus fruit flavours and a touch of honey. Deliciously opulent, the 2006 Gran Tarapacá Viognier is fantastic with lightly spiced chicken or fish dishes … but equally quaffable alone.

Enjoy!!

[Snookerlovejoy]

Appellation: Casablanca Valley Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Review - Veramonte, Sauvignon Blanc 2005
Producer: Veramonte
Wine: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2005
Country: Chile
finally some class on this board, thanks to the soavey!

Grade: B+


In the pecking order of New World Sauvignon Blancs, I would generally rate the ones from Chile a close second to those from New Zealand. However, when I’m not in the mood for an overly-aggressive, citrusy, grassy wine that has become the calling card of N.Z.S.B., I reach for one from Chile…

Buy Veramonte 2005 Sauvignon Blanc

[PaulTheSoave]

Capel Vale Australia! Superb!

Another blinder!

http://www.mrwines.com/Vineyards/Cap...le%20Wines.htm