April 2016 Wine Reviews Part 2

April 2016 Wine Reviews Part 2

Below are my notes on the second batch of wines that I have been lucky enough to taste so far in April 2016. What have you been tasting?

From this batch my favourites are the:

  • 2010 Bindi Quartz Chardonnay
  • 1992 Lindeman’s Bin 8070 White Burgundy Sémillon
  • 2000 Château Boyd-Cantenac Margaux Grand Cru Classé
  • 2004 Tapanappa Whalebone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc
  • NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut 1812
  • 2005 Château Raymond-Lafon Sauternes

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April 2016 Wine Reviews Part 1

April 2016 Wine Reviews Part 1

Below are my notes on the first batch of wines that I have been lucky enough to taste so far in April 2016. What have you been tasting?

From this batch my favourites are the:

  • 2009 Brokenwood ILR Reserve Sémillon
  • 2007 Clarendon Hills Blewitt Springs Grenache
  • 2004 Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah
  • 2010 Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

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ANZA Singapore BBQ March 2016

ANZA Singapore BBQ March 2016

Wine Exchange Asia (WEA) regularly host for ANZA Singapore a barbeque and I was again lucky enough to be asked to help with the March 2016 edition. ANZA is a voluntary organization with an Australian / New Zealand focus that provides a variety of activities that enhance members time in Singapore.

These are small gatherings, up to 12 people, and are hosted by Bob from WEA at his Condo.

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March 2016 Wine Part 3

March 2016 Wine Part 3

Below are my notes on the third batch of wines that I have been lucky enough to taste so far in March 2016.

From this batch my favourites are the:

  • 2007 Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay
  • 2014 Sequillo Swartland White Chenin Blanc, Clairette Blanche, Viognier, Verdellho, Palomino
  • 2001 Fox Creek Reserve Shiraz
  • 2001 Seville Estate Reserve Shiraz

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AustCham Wine & Cheese Night

AustCham Wine & Cheese Night

18 March 2016 was the “AustCham Wine & Cheese Night – A Taste of Australia” at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. Bob the Minion of Wine Exchange Asia (WEA) asked me to help out at their booth pouring and helping with any sales. AustCham hold these nights a few times each year, the next one is “A Taste of Australia and New Zealand” in August 2016.

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March 2016 Wine Part 2

March 2016 Wine Part 2

Below are my notes on the second batch of wines that I have been lucky enough to taste so far in March 2016.

From this batch my favourites are the:

  • 1991 Lindermans Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet
  • 2007 Grosset Gaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot
  • 2007 Penfolds Bin A Chardonnay

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