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whitelion

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Dec 16, 2003
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I'm on the G & Ts. Thought I'd save the beer for tomorrow's match. Bought A litre of Gordon's and doing my best to finish it.
 




Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003
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Chakana Estate Selection Red Blend 2012.

I know those words off by heart. When [MENTION=27447]Goldstone1976[/MENTION] visited recently, and knowing he likes his wine, I picked up a couple of bottles in the £20-25 range. As it turned out, he also bought a bottle, the Chakana, that he said was about the best £20 bottle of wine out there.

As things turned out, we didn't drink any of them that weekend. I've since had the bottles I bought and, whilst decent enough, I'm not sure I could say they were much better than the usual £8-10 bottles I'd go for. On Tuesday night I opened the Chakana. My word. Very possibly the best wine I've had. I've savoured it - a glass a night and I now have the last one.

I've tried to find the wine to buy online but I can't find it anywhere. I've since red that Roberrt Parker gave it much praise, saying that if it were from Napa or Bordeaux then it would be $200 a bottle. That probably explains the apparent scarcity.

I've found the 2014 for about £18 a bottle and may stock up on some of that.

By about 8:30, when my glass is empty, I shall revert to form. Cider. Or cheap wine. Maybe both.
 


Cheshire Cat

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There is nothing wrong with cheap wine :cheers::whisky:
 




Guinness Boy

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Jul 23, 2003
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Yalumba Organic Shiraz from Waitrose. It has a very specific 14.2% ABV The bottle says it has notes of plums and pepper on the palate and it most certainly does. A decent nose and long finish too. Plus I reckon a bottle and a quarter would get you absolutely shitfaced.
 


Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
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I've just had my first alcoholic beverage in a couple of years.

A bottle of Timmy Taylor and very nice it was too.
 














Mackenzie

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Nov 7, 2003
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East Wales
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Shared a bottle of this with my ribeye....ready for a nap now.

:)
 










seagullwedgee

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Two pints of Stella in the local, then home to cook a Morbiflette (look it up) which turned out immaculate, consumed with a bottle of vendages tardive Gewürztraminer. Sublime.

Early start, leaving home at 9.10am to get train to Brighty. Enough is enough.

Alright, maybe a couple of cognacs...
 


edna krabappel

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A shiraz of some description.
 


Guinness Boy

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Two pints of Stella in the local, then home to cook a Morbiflette (look it up) which turned out immaculate, consumed with a bottle of vendages tardive Gewürztraminer. Sublime.

Early start, leaving home at 9.10am to get train to Brighty. Enough is enough.

Alright, maybe a couple of cognacs...

I did. Onion, bacon, spuds, wine and cheese. What's not to like? Loving your work.
 




Quinney

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Aug 3, 2009
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Hastings
On about my 4th cup of tea as got to pick youngest lad up from work later. At least I won't have a hangover in the morning.
 





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