A mixed dinner at home

A casual bring a bottle dinner with Graham, Jannette, Danny and Jules. We started with the Moet that was left over from [making] the dessert followed by the Krug. The reds were interupted by the dessert wine when dessert was served and finished off after dinner. As it was more of a social occasion than a tasting no detailed notes were made.

Served before dinner to celebrate a new baby and a pregnancy.

• NV Moët & Chandon Champagne Brut Impérial 88 Points

  France, Champagne

  Well balanced with not too much acidity but nothing outstanding.

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• NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 93 Points

  France, Champagne

  This had been in the cellar three years so was showing some wonderful ageing. Golden colour and lovely intense nose followed by a soft nutty palate and long finish. The cellaring had added a little more to this and it was lovely.

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Served with roast beef, Yorkshire puddins, roast potatos, roast parsnips, carrots and asparagus.

• 2003 Tapanappa Cabernet-Shiraz Whalebone Vineyard 91 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Wrattonbully

  Not as heavy as expected and the better for it, intense aroma and lovely balance with notes of plums and chocolates.

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• 2001 Charles Melton Nine Popes 90 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley

  This had softened and come together since last time. Still a savoury wine with notes of meat but balanced by some soft fruit and a nice finish. The alcohol was noticeable though.

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• 1999 Cape Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 87 Points

  Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

  This was a little short with a slightly flat middle. Filled out in the glass but was lacking something.

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Served with a Champagne and strawberry terrine from the French Laundry cook book.

• 1997 Castello della Sala (Antinori) Umbria Muffato della Sala 90 Points

  Italy, Umbria

  Lush golden colour and sweet nose. Notes of honey and sweet apricots, was drinking very well and probably lacked the acidity for any further benefit.

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A very enjoyable evening and the wines all stood up to each other very well without anything being too showy.