Monthly Archives: October 2014

Geneva in 24 hours, shot right out of a jet

Posted on October 19, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

I was fortunate to be in Geneva for a weekend in the early portion of summer. The weather forecast wasn’t great, overcast and heavy rain. But, the sun stayed out, not too much cloud hung around, and the rains kept … Continue reading →

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Breakfast Thieves, Fitzroy

Posted on October 19, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

Breakfast Thieves is a Fitzroy hidden gem that resides on a quiet residential block corner on Gore St. I’m not sure whether it’s a case of reverse stealing, because I’m going all Robin Hood on my shut-eye and nicking time … Continue reading →

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Torbreck Les Amis 2002, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on October 11, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

$150 direct from winery. This is the second vintage of the Les Amis. Single vineyard, freakin’ old vines, a wine conceived by Dave Powell for his Singaporean friends, and especially Ignatius Chan when Justin Quek had not long established the … Continue reading →

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Quattro Mano la Morada Touriga 2010, Barossa Valley, SA

Posted on October 11, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

$18 at DMs. A blend of Portuguese grapes typically associated with Port production, although the importers have been doing very well lately with many new still red blends of this combination. It is composed of 53% Touriga Nacional, 31% Tinta Amarela … Continue reading →

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Mitchelton Blackwood Park Riesling 2012, Nagambie, VIC

Posted on October 11, 2014 by simplepalatesseriously

$22 from winery website or $12/btl/doz from Dan Murphy’s. Clear, pale lemon yellow colour. Fresh, moderate intensity of ripe apple and lime aromas. Good amount of acidity, the fruit is more bland though. Simple apple flavours. Lacks the bitey acidity … Continue reading →

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