Monthly Archives: June 2011

Barbera Tasting note-What a coincidence!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by winephantom

“The 09 Barbera has sweetish, cherry fruit, a full body, crisp acidity, mature clinging tannins and a lingering bitterish finish.” Co incidentally I once went out with a girl called Barbara, she was sweet at first, quite full bodied, she … Continue reading →

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Recognising the Wine Snob at a Dinner Party

Posted on June 22, 2011 by winephantom

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing! Don’t be intimidated by the wine snob, if you pick up aromas of gooseberry or new flip flops from you Sauvignon blanc, then say it!   The following pointers are clear indications that you are in the company of … Continue reading →

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Offended by Safefood “spread” adds?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by winephantom

Those radio adds for spreading waistlines and free measuring tapes to check if your circumference is less than 37 inches (men) and 32 inches(women) didn’t bother me……… at first. Then I heard one while I was eating and another later in … Continue reading →

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It can be dangerous falling asleep after a Wine Tasting.

Posted on June 9, 2011 by winephantom

” Looks like a Smith and Wesson; –probably a point four-five caliber.– Gun shot at close range, this guy had no chance, –we got one very dead mob traitor, Boss”. . . . . . . . ” No!- This looks … Continue reading →

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