Daughter number 3 had a birthday...and
she wanted the family to go to our favourite Thai restaurant. She is
not a wine drinker...nor is daughter number 2. Daughter number 1
is...and she had made it after having had an operation 2 days before.
Her husband makes up the Vino-Trio.
I packed the two whites in all that was
cold...and as a bonus...a red. With the hot weather red would not have been the
correct choice...but we have a cooling period at the moment. The food
was gorgeous...and I had a starter of Lab Gai. Dangerously spicy...it
begs for a Riesling. I knew the Gaisberg would not be as good as the
recent Heiligenstein...but was pleasantly surprised.
Hirsch Riesling Gaisberg 2009
Wachau, Austria
Flat is not the correct
description...just that is not as lively as it's brother.
It was still a delight though..
Points 16.75
Points 16.75
Wine number two has a story. My first
try had been at a local wine Bistro a year ago...where I had taken a bottle along.
It had impressed all who had a sip. I decided to purchase 6
bottles...but the delivery turned out to be twelve. Over the last
year it has been the 'present' whenever we were guests at friends.
The feedback had been very positive. Now...with 3 bottles left it was
time to try it again.
Josef Fritz Roter Veltliner Steinberg Privat 2012
Wagram, Austria
The nose has changed...the full fruit
instant crowd-pleaser has become a delicate ripe aroma of almonds and honey. Thrilling minerals and a match for my
Thai red curry. What a winner. The owner was offered a glass as he is
very fair when I take my own wines. He beamed his Thai smile. The other two bottles will not be 'presented' unless of course they open them with me present.
Points 17.5
Points 17.5
Schubert Pinot Noir Marion’s Vineyard 2010
Martinborough, New Zealand
Only a trace of spiky strawberries...otherwise soft, rounded, creamy and silky. Maybe a touch too much....a zip of anger would make this a very good wine...nevertheless...not to be sneezed at.
Points 17
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