My DRUNK Guide

NV Mas Amiel Maury Rouge 40 ans d'age   NV Mas Amiel Maury Rouge 40 ans d'age (Roussillon, France) Alc 16.5%, 90% Grenache noir, 5% Maccabeu, 5% Carignan (RP 93) Rich, sweet, walnuts, toasted toffee, figs and prunes. Elegant richness but not too syrupy.

Domaine de la Janasse "Chaupin" Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015 Domaine de la Janasse "Chaupin" CDP 2015 (Southern Rhone, France) Alc 15%, 100% Grenache (RP 96) Cassis and Cherries with hint of chocolate and spice. Medium plus and silk tannins.

Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2006   Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache 2006 (McLaren Vale, Australia) Alc 14.5%, 100% Grenache (RP 99) Ruby, garnet & a tinge of tea colour, some sediments. Beautiful warm bouquet of red stone fruits and whiff of strawberry. Concentrated fruit and acidity, plum, hawthorn and black tea.

Yangarra Estate Grenache High Sands 2013 Yangarra Estate Grenache High Sands 2013 (Kangarilla, McLaren Vale, Australia) Alc 14.8% 100% Grenache, 69 year-old vines, 211m above sea level, 12 months 1/2 year old French oak (RP 97) Medium, raspberry and hint of floral spice at the back. Air for a little more and the aroma/flavour develops better.

Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA   Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA (Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Chico, California, USA) ABV 7.2% IBU 65 Deep Copper Tone, Slight cloudy, One Inch Head, Froth stays long Piney and Hoppy Nose Full-bodied, bold, rich and intense. It gets it's name "EXTRA IPA" which reflected by the depth of bitterness.