Doug Beatty reliving his youth

Another quiet wine week – almost like the lockdown!

Sunday March 16^th: With lamb chops for dinner, Peter Gamble and Ann Sperling’s Versado Old Vines Malbec 2019 from their vineyard in Mendoza.

Tuesday, March 18^th: After the Southbrook tasting (see last week’s diary, part 966), I decided to open a wine I’ve been cellaring for a long time, concerned, in fact, that I have been keeping it to long: Yarden Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon 2001. It was nothing short of spectacular, although the spongy cork gave me pause when I opened it.

Thursday, March 20^th: Picked up some wine from Costco amongst which was Louis Latour Bourgogne Chardonnay 2023, which we had with sautéed fillets of cod (also courtesy of Mr. Costco).

Friday, March 21^st: Rooting around in my local LCBO I came across some bottles of One Pound Per Acre Shiraz 2022 from South Australia – one of the best values at the Board at $9.95. I thought it had sold out. Bought four bottles.

Saturday, March 22^nd: Deborah and I drove to Waterford for celebrate the 70^th birthday of our friend Doug Beatty. We forgot that the invitation said come as the ’70s – which Doug did in style. Delighted to see there two other old friends – Mike and Heather Mandel.

Doug, Deborah and I with Mike and Heather Mandel

For dinner at home that night, a bottle of The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2022 from McLaren Vale.

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