bods1000 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Am drinking this Kangaroo Ridge Shiraz I got last Sunday. "Rewardingly soft" as it says on the bottle, and quite peppery too, like the comedians on this page cheers! Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hi guys! I think I saw a Wolf Blass Shiraz a few months back going for around PhP1,700. Not too sure if its a Gray Label, though. Had a Hardy's Merlot 2003 the other night. What's diferent was that they served it at aroung 18 to 20 degrees. Wow! It made a huge difference! It had a fuller taste, though the tannins were not so strong (it's a Hardy's).<{POST_SNAPBACK}> That sounds about right - ~$34 retail would be close to $90 in a high end restaurant, which the steak place at the Formosa REgent definitely is! Don't see Haredy's much out this way, at least not in the stores I go to! Lots of Yellow Tail, though! Yelolow Tail seems to be uneven in quality - sometimes good, sometimes barely drinkable....... Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Am drinking this Kangaroo Ridge Shiraz I got last Sunday. "Rewardingly soft" as it says on the bottle, and quite peppery too, like the comedians on this page cheers!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kangaroo Ridge - yet another Aussie wine I don't see here! OTOH, we're beginning to see more syrah/shiraz from local wineries now. Gotta start tasting those! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Kangaroo Ridge - yet another Aussie wine I don't see here! OTOH, we're beginning to see more syrah/shiraz from local wineries now. Gotta start tasting those!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's also quite new here -from a distributor which I haven't heard of before. It says on the label that their vineyard is carefully guarded by the many kangaroos that thrive in the nearby hillsides Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 It's also quite new here -from a distributor which I haven't heard of before. It says on the label that their vineyard is carefully guarded by the many kangaroos that thrive in the nearby hillsides <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sounds like creative marketing to me! Wonder how cinsistent thier wines are? Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted June 2, 2006 Share Posted June 2, 2006 It's also quite new here -from a distributor which I haven't heard of before. It says on the label that their vineyard is carefully guarded by the many kangaroos that thrive in the nearby hillsides <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Boy, those kangaroos really know Australia's assets! Maybe we can apply as kangaroo keepers or "guards" as well! I wonder how long before they fire us for "taking care" of the wine? Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Sounds like creative marketing to me! Wonder how cinsistent thier wines are?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> can't tell pare - I got a 2004 and while it's pleasing and fruity, it's a little bit thin on the palate Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 2, 2006 Author Share Posted June 2, 2006 Boy, those kangaroos really know Australia's assets! Maybe we can apply as kangaroo keepers or "guards" as well! I wonder how long before they fire us for "taking care" of the wine? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I got me a kangaroo suit - who wants to go with me to South Australia? Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted June 3, 2006 Share Posted June 3, 2006 Srap ba Bailey's?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bailey's Irish Cream is a liquor, not a wine. It tastes like cream with a bit of coffee, and a hefty dose of alcohol. Best used in drinks like a White Russian, or mixed into hot coffee to make an Irish Coffee. But it's not a wine. Not fermented grape juice. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 Parang Vodka Mudshake ba ang Baileys?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> well I'm not sure what a mudshake is, pare, but a vodka mudshake is a mixed drink whose main component is vodka. Bailey's, as has been mentioned above, is a licquer. If I'm not mistaken it is not taken alone but is best mixed in with other drinks. A vodka is a spirit. I don't know if anybody has tried mixing vodka with Bailey's - I'm sure there's always a first time,but it could be earthshaking. A handshake to you if you can concoct, and yes, drink such a mixture. cheers! Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 3, 2006 Author Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hi guys! I think I saw a Wolf Blass Shiraz a few months back going for around PhP1,700. Not too sure if its a Gray Label, though. Had a Hardy's Merlot 2003 the other night. What's diferent was that they served it at aroung 18 to 20 degrees. Wow! It made a huge difference! It had a fuller taste, though the tannins were not so strong (it's a Hardy's).<{POST_SNAPBACK}> you saw it right, pare. The Wolf Blass Grey Label at the Makati Supermart goes for P1650. If I'm not mistaken their Yellow Label is the cheapest at around P570 while the Red Label hits the middle at around P700+. Not bad for such good wines. Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 well I'm not sure what a mudshake is, pare, but a vodka mudshake is a mixed drink whose main component is vodka. Bailey's, as has been mentioned above, is a licquer. If I'm not mistaken it is not taken alone but is best mixed in with other drinks. A vodka is a spirit. I don't know if anybody has tried mixing vodka with Bailey's - I'm sure there's always a first time,but it could be earthshaking. A handshake to you if you can concoct, and yes, drink such a mixture. cheers!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bailey's and vodka = White Russianvodka+Kahlua = Black Russian No idea what goes into a mudshake, but I imagine it has Kahlua and/or creme de cacao, most likely vodka, perhaps some chocolate syrup or something like that, maybe even some Bailey's but who kknows? If you reall want to know, andreann, Google it and find out! This is a WINE group, not a licquer/hard liquor/beer group, so we really are the wrong people to ask. Quote Link to comment
floppydrive Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Bailey's and vodka = White Russianvodka+Kahlua = Black Russian No idea what goes into a mudshake, but I imagine it has Kahlua and/or creme de cacao, most likely vodka, perhaps some chocolate syrup or something like that, maybe even some Bailey's but who kknows? If you reall want to know, andreann, Google it and find out! This is a WINE group, not a licquer/hard liquor/beer group, so we really are the wrong people to ask.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>It just so happens I have a Vodka Mudshake bottle in the ref. It's a new line of drinks by the vodka makers for the mixed drink crowd, similar to "The Bar" of the 80's (remember that? ). I think the mudshake is by Smirnoff. Will open it up later and see what's it all about. I prefer vodka straight, served chilled at 0 C than the current trend of having mixed vodka drinks in bottles, but I guess it's a new niche market for the party crowd who prefer beer. It's alcohol content is around 5% only, compared to real vodka at 40%. Para hindi OT, had a Sangiovese Farnese at a party the other day. I think they left it out in the sun or something for too long. It was a bit on the acidic side already, but still drinkable - still had a great finish. Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Bailey's and vodka = White Russianvodka+Kahlua = Black Russian No idea what goes into a mudshake, but I imagine it has Kahlua and/or creme de cacao, most likely vodka, perhaps some chocolate syrup or something like that, maybe even some Bailey's but who kknows? If you reall want to know, andreann, Google it and find out! This is a WINE group, not a licquer/hard liquor/beer group, so we really are the wrong people to ask.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> so meron pala talagang Bailey's and vodka but agxo is right - we don't know much about mixed drinks. I think there's a thread about cocktails here..... Quote Link to comment
bods1000 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 sorry ulet ala akong masyadong alam sa mga wine.... Im here para ma educate po<{POST_SNAPBACK}> the thread is quite long na pero if you will take the time to backread, we hope you will learn a lot...good luck pare Quote Link to comment
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