Raintribe Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 (edited) You're seeing some wines there that I don't see here - that Colombelle is one example. I'd really like to give it a try, but I haven't found a distributor here yet!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't want to advertise the company myself but please give Jacelyn Palacio a call at ******* She will be happy to enlighten you Cheers!!!! Best regards,Raintribe While it was well meaning and sans malice, kindly refrain from posting phone numbers most especially if it belongs to someone else. Board policy. You may always use the PM button to relay information of this kind. Thanks for understanding. -Lipstick- Edited November 25, 2004 by Lipstick Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted November 24, 2004 Share Posted November 24, 2004 (edited) I don't want to advertise the company myself but please give Jacelyn Palacio a call at *******. She will be happy to enlighten you Cheers!!!! Best regards,Raintribe<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks, Rain, but I'm afraind this won't help me out - I'm in the SF Bay Area, not Manila and environs......OTOH, the happy news is I have access to the premier wine regions in the US!!! So all is not lost........ Just edited the phone number. Please see my note in the original post by Raintribe. Thanks. -Lipstick- Edited November 25, 2004 by Lipstick Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 It went well....i was not really by invitation but the tickets would cost about 3000 pesos.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok....quite expensive pala, but then puro free tasting na siguro, right?were any wines for sale? Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 Halu! Yes, I have tasted Chinese red wine (Madam and Great Wall). It's rather sweetish and I would venture to say would be extremely popular with Pinoys. Personally, I prefer something dry and red. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> was it by any chance CCL who made you taste those wines? He is my unimpeachable source of info about Chinese...well you can say it could be popular here - but only for beginners...medyo nag-mature na din yata ang wine drinkers here...most of them get turned off by sweetish wines...I mean those wines that are not supposed to taste sweetish you prefer dry and red...well yes we also prefer voluptuous reds hehehe.... nice of you to drop by, miss raintribe Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 I was at Anthony's last Saturday to buy wines in prep for Christmas giveaways. They had wine sampling.. They had 4 wines but only got to taste 2 - Trillo premium red wine (Argentina) and a Rostchild Mouton Cadet. The Trillo is a house brand... just your typical table red wine.. dry with some tannins. nothing significant but worth the buy for less than P200 a bottle. I could survive with this bottle if only for a drinking wine at home or with friends. The Mouton Cadet was something else...I had the pleasure of opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes. At first taste, I knew it was special. I did this without changing glass or eating anything to break the taste of the first wine. I asked how much and was told it was sold at P990 per bottle. This is really worth the buy. What was more pleasant about the wine was that i drank it for free. My basic intention was to buy a moderately priced wine which i will give to friends and relatives. After drinking several glass of the Mouton, I ended up buying 2 cases of Dourthe rose. I also bought a few bottles Dourthe red, i forget if it was a burgundy or a bordeaux and some casillero y diablo cabs. The wine tasting will continue upto the end of the month so for those planning to buy wines go to Anthony's...<{POST_SNAPBACK}> thanks for the info, pare...gotta check out that Trillo house wine - pwede na at that price for everyday drinking...come to think of it - they were able to name that Argentine wine after themselves.... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 Hi! I know of a group that sells fine French wines. A bit pricier really but got a few to give out to select clients. Actually, am no expert and wanted something a bit sure. So, I just asked for a moderately priced selection from this group. They carry Colombelle 2003 which was chosen Best Buy by Wine Spectator (but if you are the snooty sort who is a "cork" guy, you probably won't like it because it's sealed with a twist cap). However, they also have Cuvee Privilege 2002, a gold medalist at the CGA Paris and a Silver medalist at Macon 04. Guess what, it's not even more than P1,000!!!! Practically everything they carry has been validated by gourmet groups and wine masters. Ask your friends who this group is...don't want to advertise.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> How much is the Colombelle? Medyo bihira din dito lumabas yung mga featured wines sa Wine Spectator....PM me na lang the name of the group, if it's ok with you..thanks... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 (edited) I don't want to advertise the company myself but please give Jacelyn Palacio a call at *******. She will be happy to enlighten you Cheers!!!! Best regards,Raintribe<{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I know why you don't want to blurt out the name of that wine outfit Just edited the phone number. Please see my note in the original post by Raintribe. Thanks. -Lipstick- Edited November 25, 2004 by Lipstick Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted November 25, 2004 Share Posted November 25, 2004 Bods! I just remembered now that you mentioned there was a Wine Fest in Sydney today (Nov. 25) ... sayang I was in the City for lunch and walked around a bit in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 25, 2004 Author Share Posted November 25, 2004 Bods! I just remembered now that you mentioned there was a Wine Fest in Sydney today (Nov. 25) ... sayang I was in the City for lunch and walked around a bit in the afternoon.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> sayang...yup that was yesterday but it is for two days - so meron pa ngayon...cheers and have a nice day! Quote Link to comment
Lipstick Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 And where in the city would it be Bods? Shempre di gumagana ang kahit anong search machine dito kasi sa pc ng father-in-law ko. Thanks. Quote Link to comment
Z Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 (edited) Hey there Lips, Bods! It was mentioned in TV a couple of days ago. Why bother since we've got heaps of Watershed over here? Edited November 26, 2004 by Z Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 And where in the city would it be Bods? Shempre di gumagana ang kahit anong search machine dito kasi sa pc ng father-in-law ko. Thanks. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I can't access the site where I read it...but I'm still trying to...hold on Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 Hey there Lips, Bods! It was mentioned in TV a couple of days ago. Why bother since we've got heaps of Watershed over here? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey pareng Z...is that Aussie TV? Are you back in Sydney?And I wonder when can I taste that heavenly Watershed Shiraz again hehehe...good cheers, matey! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted November 26, 2004 Author Share Posted November 26, 2004 ok ma'am Lips, here it is: WINE AUSTRALIA 2004 Sydney Exhibit and Convention CenterDarling Drive, Darling HarbourNov 26 - 28..... ........Savor over 3000 wines from 450 Australian wineries! Looks like the mother of all winefests Quote Link to comment
masi Posted November 26, 2004 Share Posted November 26, 2004 i think there is a beaujolais noveau festival at the westin philippine plaza. for those who have tried "new harvest" wines this is a once a year opportunity.... cheers! Quote Link to comment
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