The fine wine thread

[Moosedrool]

Wine enthusiasts: "Ah we're here, I can tell by the name on the sign."

Gets me every time.

 

[ands45]

Took a while to open up but has held up really well. Good structure and colour for the age, very enjoyable

 

[janplank]

40 years old and drinkable.

 

[WholesomeGuy]

These old boys are quite hit and miss though. Friend inherited cases full as an inheritance. We on a 2 good to 3 down the drain ratio so far and a lot of cases to go. Wonder if the screw top will revolutionise longer cellaring times into the future. Such bad information out there and everyone hedging bets. No conclusive research as far as my internet meanderings go.

 

[Naks]

This is most excellent with spicy food

 

[janplank]

These old boys are quite hit and miss though. Friend inherited cases full as an inheritance. We on a 2 good to 3 down the drain ratio so far and a lot of cases to go. Wonder if the screw top will revolutionise longer cellaring times into the future. Such bad information out there and everyone hedging bets. No conclusive research as far as my internet meanderings go.

I have found screw caps to be very bad vs cork. That is just my experience though.
A little bump to the cap and you might have trouble. Opened about 8 older 21 Gables Chenin which I bought at a reduced price. Screw caps had residue all over on the inside. Not noticeable from the outside. At least the wine was not spoilt.

 

[WholesomeGuy]

Interesting. You think they wouldn't cheap out with a brand like that. I also recently opened a 2019 bottle recently from a new case of 6 with same. Wondered if I should contact the farm and let them know. Or try get a replacement? It's what you'd do with a R400 Woolies Lasagne that had gone off? And that was the value of the bottle. Or at the very least alert them? There must be so many grades of inner cap and cheaping out has consequences. Temu caps might add 3c to margin. But a spoilt wine and unhappy customer? Like you say bound to happen but does "leave a sour taste in your mouth".

 

[Naks]

Not a big champagne fan, but this was amazeballs: the bubbles were so fine you could hardly see them!

 

[mbayshark]

Pretty decent stuff

 

[mbayshark]

Still a favorite

 

[dualmeister]

Still a favorite

That is all I wanted yesterday, but the stupid Checkers had none

 

[Naks]

At Spek & Bone on Tuesday night, it was most excellent

 

[Craig_]

I got these bottles as presents the other night, the wild ferment Sauvignon Blanc really is something else.


This I bought at the farm last week, also really nice. Had to drink it slowly though as it goes straight to the head.

 

[kolaval]

 

[lord-of-war]

This was a very good Cab Franc. A touch lighter than we are used to in ZA, but just as good.

Are you also a big Cabernet Franc fan?

 

[Naks]

Are you also a big Cabernet Franc fan?

Wifey's favourite varietal.

It was a sad day when Neethlingshof stopped making theirs

 

[Puk]

Are there people here who enjoy storing wine at home? I mean in a more elegant way, not just simply in the fridge or a cabinet. I store mine on a wall-mounted wine rack, and it makes the house look much better, adding an extra detail.

 

[chrisc]

Been given 9 assorted 6-bottle boxes of Cathedral Cellar wine. Chardonnay (superb), Sauvignon Blanc
(very good) and Shiraz (superb)

Have not seen this at bottle stores, or maybe I'm not paying attention. No idea of the price. It was ex a deceased estate

 

[paul5186]

Offloading some quality wine. Make me an offer if interested via a pm. Ideally selling in batches. Stored in an indoor cupboard and then depending on age in a wine fridge for the last 10 years.

Location in Cape Town.

 

[Naks]

A spot of wine tasting at 35,000ft

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