Penfolds was heavenly. Today, we toured the building of red wine. They insisted that I wear closed toe shoes and so I sported some of their rejects. I forgot Flat Kellen; otherwise, she would have had a photo with me at the factory. Not to mention, I made my own blend of wine. They make a Bin 138 each year comprised of grenache, shiraz and mouvedre. They have made a 50% grenache, 40% shirz and 10% mouvedre in years past which I tried to copy---too soft. Then, their 2007 vintage will be 65% grenache, 25% shiraz and 10% mouvedre...which i also thought about trying. For those of you who know me...I love full bodied wines. I crafted a 50% shiraz, 40% grenache and 10% mouvedre which at first, was too tannicy for me. I let it breathe and moved on to my next trial. I opted to try 35% shiraz, 20% mouvedre and 45% grenach which again failed to tempt my palette. As I considered my options, I went back through and decided to take home the 50% shiraz blend. I have a 375 liter bottle with my name on the label and I am very proud of my wine. I will drink it tonight and head to Perth tomorrow. I also checked out Sabaltz for lunch, Wolf Blass for wine and Seppeltz for port. I enjoyed the port, but it is always too heavy for me. overall, a beautiful day of trying/tasting wine. I wish that I could offer you my blend, but that will have to wait for the States or if I dabble in wine myself. Just know that it is full bodied and beautiful.
I met another American on the tour and she was interesting. Her sister is in New Zealand and they are trying to missionize the chinese in New Zealand. I didn't want more information.
I hope that you are well, enjoying wine and by the way--it is my baby sister's birthday in the States. HAPPY BIRTHDAY jASMIN STAR....I love you...
3 comments:
Good Day,
Which Pendolds did you go to? They both looked very interesting, but I am curious as to which location. I enjoyed reading about the Penfolds vineyards.
I will catch up later. I left work a little early so that I could get to NIA on time.
Jade,
Most important part of prime rib is slow cooking and low heat. Do a little research on line and you will have a fabulous meal. Enjoy.
I love the picture of you family. Thank you.
I'll write more later. I have to do a little research on Perth.
Love, Shari
Good Day,
Which Pendolds did you go to? They both looked very interesting, but I am curious as to which location. I enjoyed reading about the Penfolds vineyards.
I will catch up later. I left work a little early so that I could get to NIA on time.
Jade,
Most important part of prime rib is slow cooking and low heat. Do a little research on line and you will have a fabulous meal. Enjoy.
I love the picture of you family. Thank you.
I'll write more later. I have to do a little research on Perth.
Love, Shari
I went to the Penfold's in the Barossa. The magill estates was the original building and it is in Adelaide Hills which is now a suburb of Adelaide. Most of their production is done in the Barossa, but you can still tour the Magill location. It was a fantastic tour and of course, being able to make my own wine was beautiful.
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