Festive Drinking 2020
Festive Drinking 2020
As per last year thought it might be nice to have a conversation about what we’re all drinking (port and otherwise) over the festive period.
I’ll kick off with a very pleasant bottle of Kirwan 2002 last night. Drinking nicely now, but no need to rush to finish up.
I’ll kick off with a very pleasant bottle of Kirwan 2002 last night. Drinking nicely now, but no need to rush to finish up.
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Not sure what order these will be executed, but on death row we have-
Bride Valley Cremant
Bride Valley Brut reserve 2017
Morrison’s Best English Sparkling Grand Vintage 2010
Some undecided Riesling, Chablis and Pouilly Fume
Barolo 2014
Amarone 2015
Bride Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Chateau Musar Aana 2016
Chateau Musar 1998
Churchill’s 20YO tawny (hopefully)
Maynard’s 40YO Tawny
Graham’s 1980 VP
Undecided Sauternes
Now, if only there was more than just my dad and I able to drink some of that on Christmas Day... meaning it will put a bit of pressure on myself and Rosie to have all of that out of the way before reloading for a NYE celebration (for 2)! At least we have a turkey that would feed 10 people that will provide some accompaniment for a week or so in different guises.
Bride Valley Cremant
Bride Valley Brut reserve 2017
Morrison’s Best English Sparkling Grand Vintage 2010
Some undecided Riesling, Chablis and Pouilly Fume
Barolo 2014
Amarone 2015
Bride Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Chateau Musar Aana 2016
Chateau Musar 1998
Churchill’s 20YO tawny (hopefully)
Maynard’s 40YO Tawny
Graham’s 1980 VP
Undecided Sauternes
Now, if only there was more than just my dad and I able to drink some of that on Christmas Day... meaning it will put a bit of pressure on myself and Rosie to have all of that out of the way before reloading for a NYE celebration (for 2)! At least we have a turkey that would feed 10 people that will provide some accompaniment for a week or so in different guises.
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Simon, I'm certain you will rise to the challenge!
With dinner this evening - Bonneau du Martray, Corton-Charlemagne 2004. Still excellent, but probably need to drink last two bottles within next 12 months.
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Our holidays will feature two flights (a newer but much-loved family tradition):
Port flight - Cockburn Special Reserve, Noval Black, Cockburn LBV 2014, and a half of Pocas Junior 2015 VP
Scotch - Glenmorangie Original, Glenmorangie La Santa, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Nectar D'Oro
I'm hoping to convince my family members (or at least those in our very small gathering) to appreciate port more. With the illness and Pennsylvania's horrible liquor stores being what they are, we couldn't find any other reasonably priced VPs around.
Port flight - Cockburn Special Reserve, Noval Black, Cockburn LBV 2014, and a half of Pocas Junior 2015 VP
Scotch - Glenmorangie Original, Glenmorangie La Santa, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban, Glenmorangie Nectar D'Oro
I'm hoping to convince my family members (or at least those in our very small gathering) to appreciate port more. With the illness and Pennsylvania's horrible liquor stores being what they are, we couldn't find any other reasonably priced VPs around.
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On the port front I have lined up this year a Graham's '70 and a Fonseca '77.
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At various times over the next week or so the following will likely be consumed...
Louis Barthelemy Brut Saphir 2010
Quentin Beaufort 2015
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2013 Domaine de la Choupette
Xinamavro 1997, Markovitis
Touriga Vai Nua Fitapreta 2019
Chorey les Beaune 2015, Chapuis & Chapuis
Ridge Geyserville 2011
Lynch Bages 1970
Charmes Chambertin 2012 Domaine Odoul Coquard
Quarles Harris 1977
Warre 1983
Louis Barthelemy Brut Saphir 2010
Quentin Beaufort 2015
Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Morgeot Blanc 2013 Domaine de la Choupette
Xinamavro 1997, Markovitis
Touriga Vai Nua Fitapreta 2019
Chorey les Beaune 2015, Chapuis & Chapuis
Ridge Geyserville 2011
Lynch Bages 1970
Charmes Chambertin 2012 Domaine Odoul Coquard
Quarles Harris 1977
Warre 1983
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Lucky for George there is a lockdown, or I might be loitering outside his house hoping for an invite to sample some of those bottles!
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Contemplating them is indeed a cheery prospect, and some compensation for the sad fact that I have been working the dreaded 'extended hours' ((c) Mike) every day this month and will be doing so until close of business on the 23rd...
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23/12/20 - Chateau Beaucastel CNDP 2005.
Still quite tannic (as evidenced by minimal sediment) but drinking nicely and stood up well to a rather lively Madras.
Still quite tannic (as evidenced by minimal sediment) but drinking nicely and stood up well to a rather lively Madras.
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23/12/20 Xinamavro 1997, Markovitis - blind you might have thought it was a 1980s Pommard from an old school producer. Very funky. The curry served with it was rather more lightly spiced than a madras, but still quite 'warm'.
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Selections for this evening and tomorrow made and recovered from cellar:
Xmas Eve
Dom Perignon 2000 (will hopefully pair nicely with monkfish) and opening a slightly leaky Taylor 77.
Xmas Day
A couple of glasses of Lustau East India to kick things off, then with dinner Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2008, Frederico Paternina Gran Reserva 1964, Groot Constantia “Grand Constance” 2003 (375ml) [a pre-kids holiday purchase direct from the winery], and maybe finish off the T77.
Xmas Eve
Dom Perignon 2000 (will hopefully pair nicely with monkfish) and opening a slightly leaky Taylor 77.
Xmas Day
A couple of glasses of Lustau East India to kick things off, then with dinner Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 2008, Frederico Paternina Gran Reserva 1964, Groot Constantia “Grand Constance” 2003 (375ml) [a pre-kids holiday purchase direct from the winery], and maybe finish off the T77.
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So... when I have left George’s dining room, I am heading to Neil’s for the paltry wine on offer. Next ?
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Selections for this evening, after a little digging and thinking!
Magnum of Pol Roger NV
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2013 (hopefully will go well with the Lobster)
Chateau Musar 1997 (for non white drinkers)
Croft 1963
Christmas Day is looking likely to be the following,
Krug Grande Cuvee Brut
Mangnum of Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Champs Perdrix 2002
maybe a Claret of 2000 Langoa Barton (for the non Burgundy drinkers)
if there is any of the Croft 1963 left otherwise Graham's 1970.
Magnum of Pol Roger NV
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 2013 (hopefully will go well with the Lobster)
Chateau Musar 1997 (for non white drinkers)
Croft 1963
Christmas Day is looking likely to be the following,
Krug Grande Cuvee Brut
Mangnum of Domaine Alain Michelot Nuits Saint Georges 1er Cru Aux Champs Perdrix 2002
maybe a Claret of 2000 Langoa Barton (for the non Burgundy drinkers)
if there is any of the Croft 1963 left otherwise Graham's 1970.
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Chez moi, we have among others, the following to consume:
Louis Roederer 2012
Domaine Roger Belland Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champs Gains 2015
Warre 1970
Taylor 1985
Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2011
Ruinart NV Rose
Noval 10YO
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Louis Roederer 2012
Domaine Roger Belland Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 'Les Champs Gains 2015
Warre 1970
Taylor 1985
Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva 2011
Ruinart NV Rose
Noval 10YO
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2019
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Thanks for this note! I’m about to pull a case of 2005 Blanc out of storage,... doubt it will be primary...
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Off to Harry’s for Boxing Day and then will see if I can sneak into NYC for some Figeac!
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Fonseca 1985 opened and in progress for today.
Potentially a Dow 1977 to follow later in the week.
Potentially a Dow 1977 to follow later in the week.
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Taittinger 2013 too sweet and too young for my palate. Lynch Bages 1970 happily absolutely splendid, proper claret from the days when growers were unafraid to include green grapes in the press to give structure, for the 55 minutes it lasted from opening and decanting before, on the last mouthful, it called time on us.
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Tignanello 2005 just de-cellared for this evening.
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Simon i hope that you enjoyed the wine at Lunch today!
G&T pre lunch,
then the Clarets as we were having Beef
1978 - Cantenac Brown
2001 - Batailley
2002 - Batailley
a glass each of the G70 which was left. a new port need for later and tomorrow or maybe something a little different like Domaine La Tour Vieille Banyuls - 1989
G&T pre lunch,
then the Clarets as we were having Beef
1978 - Cantenac Brown
2001 - Batailley
2002 - Batailley
a glass each of the G70 which was left. a new port need for later and tomorrow or maybe something a little different like Domaine La Tour Vieille Banyuls - 1989
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Bahans Haut-Brion 1999 selected for dinner this evening (last bottle from an EP case of 12 - ).
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Touriga Vai Nua Fitapreta 2019 - smells rather like a young Niepoort VP. Tastes unexpectedly more delicate than that nose would suggest. Delicious both with the Bradenham ham and salad, and with the cheeses and fruitcake that followed it.
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A very pleasant bottle of Enrico Santini’s Montepergoli 2001 with dinner this evening, followed by a surprisingly good, low shoulder bottle of Mackenzie 1948 (tasting note to follow).v