We recently opened a half bottle (375ml) bottle of the 1995 Château Léoville Barton which we drank with Riedel Vinum Bordeaux glasses. Aussie Wine Guy has decided we really need to purchase some Sommelier Bordeaux Grand Cru stemware if we are going to keep on opening these strong and impressive second growths (or a ‘Super Second’ as some call it).  Oddly, we just have the one premium Burgundy at the moment, despite the fact we own three Burgundy Grand Cru glasses! The ‘95 is full b... [More]

On the weekend we selected a bottle of the 2004 Chateau Montrose(a second growth from the Saint Estèphe appellation) to accompany our dinner on Saturday night.  It was a very subtle, long Red with (I am told) a very nice bouquet (I was unfortunately unable to smell that evening!) but the wine did have an elegant finish. We tasted undertones of chocolate with traces of blueberry, and subtle tannins, I think this would be an excellent wine for the wine drinker making the transition aw... [More]

Another big year for the Food and Wine show and this year we participated in the event in Brisbane. Unlike last year, we were smart and bought Riedel Masterclass tickets in advance. It's a great deal - as you get to keep the wine glasses. It cost $120 per person, and each person walked away with a Burgundy (which we tasted Pinot Noir from), Bordeaux, Chardonnay (Montrachet) and Sauvignon Blanc glass (of the highly praised Vinum series) each. On top of that, we all sampled some excellent wine... [More]