In what is fast becoming a tradition this is where we tell you what we have been drinking. So you don't realise just how much we do drink we have trimmed the list some what (please don't judge us - Ed).

That does tend to attract attention

So here is a list of the wines we have drunk during August so far:

06 Kilbowie Heron's Rise Pinot. This hard to get wine (3 bottles left in Salamanca) is a fantastic example of Tassie pinot made using french inspired wine making techniques. People who like pinot light and fruity may not enjoy this as much as those of us who favour a heavier style. Smells beautiful, and has a rich earthy taste. Not for sharing so don't ask!! The 07 is pretty good too and more readily available.

08 Super Tusker Sangiovese. This wine is from Piggs Peake, one of the best wineries in the Hunter Valley. It is also famous for getting a rude sounding but fictitious winemaker's name into the James Halliday Wine Companion. Great example of a sangiovese.

06 Bailey and Bailey Shiraz. This is a barossa quaffer, it has a rich flavour and is very smooth. In fact, if you have never drank shiraz this isn't a bad place to start. These types of wines are critical if you are going to survive those nights when the she-boss is on an 'alcohol free night' and you aren't allowed to drink anything good on your own (the alcohol free night madness must stop! - Ed). This wine not only tastes great but is cheap, cheap, cheap. 

05 Winstead Reserve Pinot. This is an absolute corker. Big mouth feel, full rich flavour and great finish. You start to understand why the pinot nuts are out there lurking in the shadows.  

07 Two Bud Spur Sauvignon Blanc. We were lucky enough to try this very savoury, smooth adult sav blanc recently. It has sold out but you can get the 08. Due to the acid this sav blanc tends to keep longer than is usually the case. We think the 08 will end up tasting as good as the 07 so if you get a bottle don't be afraid to keep it for a year or two. 

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