10,000th topic! Weekend 31st July drinks
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2011 4:30 pm
Dined at Rockpool last week, started out with a NV Roederer Brut Premier. Had slow-roasted Wagyu short ribs with the following:
Domaine Tempier Cuvee Classique 2006, Bandol
$135 at Rockpool. A mourvèdre blend hence the unsurprising meatiness to it's structure. Aromas of blackberry, leather, very rustic in nature. This screams for a proper 1-2hr decant, this time a serious swirl-job was sufficient in coaxing it to open up. Full-bodied which is a touch fat in the mouth, herby to go with the dark berry core. Well-balanced with moderate tannins. A bit short on the finish, but this is a lovely wine paired with food, especially roasted bird. Drink now - 2016.
Branie-Ducru 2003, St-Julien, Bordeaux
$310 at Rockpool. I wanted the 2004 listed at $170 but was informed it was sold out. A lovely complex nose, aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, white chocolate and a hint of truffle in the back. A fine wine, the moderate level of fresh acidity and resolving tannins are maintained in balance. Rich dark berry and plum flavours. Lovely matched with my slow-roasted wagyu short ribs. Drink now - 2025.
And a couple of whites..
Kaesler Old Vine Semillon 2008, Barossa Valley, SA
$13.50. Clear, light lemon gold colour with the slightest hint of green. Generous youthful aromas of lime spritz, lemon peel, lime rind, and wet, fresh cut grass. Dry white wine with rich lime fruit and lemon and orange flavours. A whopping 14$ alc, there is plenty of fresh lively acid, steely on the finish. Long citrusy finish. Not for the long term. Drink now.
Kaesler Old Vine Riesling 2008, Barossa Valley, SA
$16.95. Light golden colour. Youthful nose that is clean and focused. Aromas of green peach, crushed lemon pulp, dusty lime chalk and fennel seed. Dry white wine with lemon flesh and juicy orange peach flesh. 13% alc. Feels nicely balanced with the relatively high amount of acidity. Drink now - 2020.
Domaine Tempier Cuvee Classique 2006, Bandol
$135 at Rockpool. A mourvèdre blend hence the unsurprising meatiness to it's structure. Aromas of blackberry, leather, very rustic in nature. This screams for a proper 1-2hr decant, this time a serious swirl-job was sufficient in coaxing it to open up. Full-bodied which is a touch fat in the mouth, herby to go with the dark berry core. Well-balanced with moderate tannins. A bit short on the finish, but this is a lovely wine paired with food, especially roasted bird. Drink now - 2016.
Branie-Ducru 2003, St-Julien, Bordeaux
$310 at Rockpool. I wanted the 2004 listed at $170 but was informed it was sold out. A lovely complex nose, aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, white chocolate and a hint of truffle in the back. A fine wine, the moderate level of fresh acidity and resolving tannins are maintained in balance. Rich dark berry and plum flavours. Lovely matched with my slow-roasted wagyu short ribs. Drink now - 2025.
And a couple of whites..
Kaesler Old Vine Semillon 2008, Barossa Valley, SA
$13.50. Clear, light lemon gold colour with the slightest hint of green. Generous youthful aromas of lime spritz, lemon peel, lime rind, and wet, fresh cut grass. Dry white wine with rich lime fruit and lemon and orange flavours. A whopping 14$ alc, there is plenty of fresh lively acid, steely on the finish. Long citrusy finish. Not for the long term. Drink now.
Kaesler Old Vine Riesling 2008, Barossa Valley, SA
$16.95. Light golden colour. Youthful nose that is clean and focused. Aromas of green peach, crushed lemon pulp, dusty lime chalk and fennel seed. Dry white wine with lemon flesh and juicy orange peach flesh. 13% alc. Feels nicely balanced with the relatively high amount of acidity. Drink now - 2020.
. Bring on Friday night!