Category Archive: Champagne

The grandest of sparkling wine

30 Sep

Humour in wine tasting

Humour in wine tasting

Think wine people are all tossers? Not everyone in the world of wine has their head up their proverbial… Overhead at wine tasting yesterday when the …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
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02 Jan

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus NV ($100)

Taittinger Prelude Grand Crus NV ($100)

A lovely new release from the house of Taittinger made using only Grand Cru grapes. Lively and fresh, this beauty is powered by lemon and …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, France, Medium-bodied
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27 May

Mr Max!!! Happy Birthday Menu

Mr Max!!! Happy Birthday Menu

During a birthday dinner with wine mates last night, a revelation of M Night Shyamalan clarity and power came to me, ably assisted by mouthfuls …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Food, Icon, Margaret River, New Zealand, Red, White
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23 Jan

A look at all the current Möet & Chandon releases

A look at all the current Möet & Chandon releases

“Big house muck,” people lament, referring to the vast resources behind the world’s most famous Champagne house, Möet & Chandon. On more than one occasion, …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, White
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09 Jan

Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Particulière Brut NV ($55)

Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Particulière Brut NV ($55)

While it’d be nice to be able to imbibe Champagne at will, it often takes a special occasion to justify spending that little bit extra …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, Medium-bodied, White
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09 Jan

Nicolas Feuillatte 1997 Grande Cuvee Palmes d’Or ($245)

Nicolas Feuillatte 1997 Grande Cuvee Palmes d’Or ($245)

For those looking to really splash out on Valentine’s (or are really in the doghouse), then consider indulging in a bottle of Nicolas Feuillatte’s …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, Medium-bodied
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08 Jan

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Mis en Cav 2001 ($80)

Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve Mis en Cav 2001 ($80)

In addition to a conspicuous lack of imagery across my last few posts, I just realised it’s been a while since I posted a wine …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, Cork, White
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28 Nov

Just one of those nights (Part Deux of the Western Classic write up)

Just one of those nights (Part Deux of the Western Classic write up)

Friday night recollections – a little late due to being knocked about by a god awful head cold. Any hopes I had of repeating Thursday night’s …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Poker
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22 Nov

Eve of the Burswood Western Classic

Eve of the Burswood Western Classic

It’s the Wednesday night before a whole load of poker at Burswood for me. Starting from tomorrow, the business end of Burswood’s Western Classic Poker …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Poker
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13 Nov

Run Fred, Run!

Run Fred, Run!

For something a little different, ourselves and Aaron and Alyssa (fellow lovers of poker, food and wine) made plans to head to Cannington Greyhounds on …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in Western Australia
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