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fibo86

Location: Castle Hill, Australia

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fibo86 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Kia ora.
On Nov 5

Oh oh and do you have a wine list?

fibo86 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Kia ora.
On Nov 5

@Richard I didn't realize you were there, Lisa Mcgugian (Mcgugian wines and Tempest two wines) has her own wine shop in Potts Point there and you have a few great little places around you and...

fibo86 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Best and worst names for wines and wineries.
On Nov 3

Some of my favorites Laughing Maggpie- D'Arenberg shiraz viognier, Leaping Lizzard- Margeret river Cab,...

fibo86 left RBoulanger a public message:
On Oct 21

"Yeah for the intermediate and it was a great class, the only let down for me was one of the enthusiasts we had as he was more used to anything Australian so when we got into the Italian wine it was just too savory or acidic.

I'm trying a lot of different things now that I understand a little more about the wine and continually go through my book again.

Have you finished your dip yet?"
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fibo86 left RBoulanger a public message:
On Oct 20

"Hey RB finally finished the course.... woo hoo. Got distinction and am saving for the next course atm. I'm glad I did this one first as the next one is looking quite daunting.
Thanks again RB. have a great day "
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fibo86 left Tariro a public message:
On Aug 24

"Going well thank you hope all is well for you too.
It's a shame that they haven't got you to come to our international wine fair but I'm guessing they'll spring it on you for next year. Your going to get to see everyone from snooth....in the flesh, I must admit I'm quite jealous."
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Tariro left fibo86 a public message:
On Aug 24

"Hi there

Good to know you are catching up with our wines - u'll love them. I'll be going to the states in a few weeks time but unfortunately not Ausie this year. Will hopefull be coming in the near future.

How are you otherwise?

Cheers!!"
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fibo86 reviewed Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon NV. (4.5/5)
On Mar 2

brick red, perfumed berries and mocha, blackcurrent rich berry, gamy,hint of chocolate still with enough tannin (fine tannin) to live another 10yrs. I really was expecting this wine to have had...

The Boundary Farm Sauvignon Blanc 2008. Single vinyard, small handpicked hillside parcels whole cluster pressed and taken to French barriques where it's fermented with indigenous yeast.Left...

Prophets rock vinyard 2004 Rocky Point Pinot Noir. At first when I opened this wine it was jumping out of the bottle all I got though was leather and spice, upon tasting leather, spice and acid...

On Feb 17

This particular wine from Peregrine is called Saddleback- Central Otago NZ Garnet/ruby red hue Violet and cherry, pensil shavings, leather(?) Cherry, mushroom(?),earthy lots of length with fruity...

On Feb 16

Granache, unfiltered and no oak 14.5% Purple/crimson hue Amazing aroma almost like a powdery parfum with berries and boiled lollies, spice,liquorice, a touch of mint. Small tannin presents,...

Domaine Borie de Maurel-Belle de Nuit 2007

Starting at $21.41 Snoothrank: 3.5/5
fibo86 left RBoulanger a public message:
On Oct 21

"Yeah for the intermediate and it was a great class, the only let down for me was one of the enthusiasts we had as he was more used to anything Australian so when we got into the Italian wine it was just too savory or acidic.

I'm trying a lot of different things now that I understand a little more about the wine and continually go through my book again.

Have you finished your dip yet?"
reply

fibo86 left RBoulanger a public message:
On Oct 20

"Hey RB finally finished the course.... woo hoo. Got distinction and am saving for the next course atm. I'm glad I did this one first as the next one is looking quite daunting.
Thanks again RB. have a great day "
reply

fibo86 left Tariro a public message:
On Aug 24

"Going well thank you hope all is well for you too.
It's a shame that they haven't got you to come to our international wine fair but I'm guessing they'll spring it on you for next year. Your going to get to see everyone from snooth....in the flesh, I must admit I'm quite jealous."
reply

Tariro left fibo86 a public message:
On Aug 24

"Hi there

Good to know you are catching up with our wines - u'll love them. I'll be going to the states in a few weeks time but unfortunately not Ausie this year. Will hopefull be coming in the near future.

How are you otherwise?

Cheers!!"
reply

fibo86 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Kia ora.
On Nov 5

Oh oh and do you have a wine list?

fibo86 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Kia ora.
On Nov 5

@Richard I didn't realize you were there, Lisa Mcgugian (Mcgugian wines and Tempest two wines) has her own wine shop in Potts Point there and you have a few great little places around you and...

fibo86 replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Best and worst names for wines and wineries.
On Nov 3

Some of my favorites Laughing Maggpie- D'Arenberg shiraz viognier, Leaping Lizzard- Margeret river Cab,...


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