July 2022
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I’m actually afraid to think of the actual number of corks in there…
Tag: wine
Divinum 2023
Another Divinum completed. I volunteered 4 nights out of 6 this year, and it was still just as fun as in previous years. I’m starting to recognize many of the wine producers by face, and that’s a nice touch. Most are a really good bunch who appreciate what we’re there to do, and are always up for some wine-related banter. There are a few grumps, but it’s not too bad.
As always, the classics from Enoteca Capponi did not disappoint. The usual suspects: Gillard, Varone, Bonvin, Tulipe, Ours, Crans. We discovered some very nice Pinot Noir from Salquenen, which is going to be nice, light summer wine. I don’t usually care for Pinot, but these were a surprise. Found a new quaffing wine too.
And as always, there are advantages to being a volunteer on the last shift of closing night…
[wine] Porto wine tasting
I organised a Porto tasting for the Nestlé wine club tonight. It was one of the bigger ones, with 32 people attending. I’m super happy that it went off without a hitch, and everyone enjoyed themselves, learned a bit about Porto, and tasted some very nice wines. Everyone was super complimentary about it. This makes me happy.
Finally a challenge I can get behind
[wine] Grape profiles
La nuit des epouvantails
We just had to
Wine dog
Lili is helping us choose a wine to go with dinner.
Today’s craft project
Handmade wine cork memory wall hanging. Got a wine crate from the local wine merchant, some plexiglass from hornbach and just a bit of DIY bodging and voila! It’s a bit wonky in places, but has character!
Apero world 2022
Three Aperol spritz, one hibiscus spritz, two glasses of fizz, one espresso martini, one bloody Mary, one old fashion, one negroni, one coconut rhum punch, one rosemary gin apple berry cocktail, two amuerte g&ts (one bar mat) . One case of 6 bottles of wine and 24 pre-mixed cocktails. One Portuguese croquette tasting plate. One sushi platter. 5 smash burger sliders.
1 successful apero world salon.
1 nap, now, please.