I like mondays.
Slept in til lunchtime, went out to blue hills orchard in Wandin, in search of delicious new season cherries. We ended up with 5 and a bit kilos of the buggers, two shopping bags almost chock-o block. Now, we just need to work out what to do with them. I recommend the experience, not for [...]
2005 Hoddles Creek Estate Chardonnay
I’d been hanging to try an older bottling of Hoddles Creek Chardy, Turns out Boccaccio had some ‘05 at museum release prices. Even at $30.. In the words of my Italian friend, I no complain. This stuff is mighty, especially considering it’s release price ($20ish.) The D’Anna’s have a real winner.
Brilliant straw colour with pale [...]
2008 De Bortoli Gulf Station Pinot Noir
I have what can only be described as a fetish for Pinot Noir. I can’t think of any other legal substance that elicits more delight when consumed orally than good Pinot – Maybe Sauternes – But I have to be in the mood. On the other hand, I could drink Pinot for breakfast, lunch and [...]