.....what a night

[El Presidente]

One of the best Indian meals I have eaten.  Fantastic banter. Jimmy Ng was then the consummate host. What a gracious and inspirational human being he is. 

Magnums. The Chambertin was 2004 from memory. 

 

Finished with some nice rum. 

 

 

[BuzzArd]

I like at least being able to live vicariously through you, Rob.  

Keep up the updates.  Us workin' blokes gotta live somehow!!

[Elvis]

Well done!

[mrsgucia]

Wow! Pre- revolución cuban rum! Never seen it. How was it? 

[El Presidente]

5 minutes ago, mrsgucia said:

Wow! Pre- revolución cuban rum! Never seen it. How was it? 

Perfect. Honey, flowers and a length that stunned me. 

[Ken Gargett]

with luck, i am at valdespino in sept. last time, they were incredibly kind and we tried all sorts of sherries that had been sitting in barrel for a century or more. 

this time, i might have an alternative suggestion. 

[kwsaw63]

Thanks again for dinner Rob. Great to meet you again and to meet Rob Fox for the first time. 

....and yes the Chambertin was from 2004

 

[Ethernut]

Legendary!! 

[Baccy]

Red Burgundy?

[Ken Gargett]

1 hour ago, Baccy said:

Red Burgundy?

yes.

or did you mean why are you having red burg with cigars? 

[OZCUBAN]

FANTASTIC guys a good time was had by all by the sounds 

cheers 

[Philski]

Superb!!!  A couple of bottles of Gevry-Chambertin 15 yrs ago stand out as THE unicorn wine for me.

[Ken Gargett]

6 minutes ago, Philski said:

Superb!!!  A couple of bottles of Gevry-Chambertin 15 yrs ago stand out as THE unicorn wine for me.

i am wondering if you mean chambertin? and in any event, do you remember what they were? 

[Philski]

No, definitely a Gevry-Chambertin.  More than that I can't remember - it was during a dinner at The Square in Bruton St, >15 years ago.

 

Edit: Gevrey-Chambertin

[BrightonCorgi]

Those wines must've cost a banker's mint at Jimmy's.  He has a great wine & whiskey selection.

[demisecphuket]

After two nights on the trot it is time for a break. A quiet port and then sleep

[Rocketman64]

4 hours ago, Philski said:

No, definitely a Gevry-Chambertin.  More than that I can't remember - it was during a dinner at The Square in Bruton St, >15 years ago.

 

Edit: Gevrey-Chambertin

I see one on sale at K&L 

http://www.klwines.com/p/i?i=1045190

The following is quote from their site about this region:

Gevrey Chambertin

 - For many wine aficionados, Gevrey Chambertin is the northernmost end of the true Côte d'Or. The largest of all of the communes, it has 9 Grands Crus (Chambertin, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Chapelle Chambertin, Charmes Chambertin, Griotte Chambertin, Latricieres Chambertin, Mazy Chambertin, Mazoyeres Chambertin and Ruchottes Chambertin). The best Premier Cru wines come form the vineyards nestled along a hill to the west of the village. The Grands Crus are planted in compacted limestone, while the soils in the rest of the village vary as to their clay content. If we are to characterize broadly, the wines are powerful, muscular and need time in the bottle to develop.

[Baccy]

12 hours ago, Ken Gargett said:

yes.

or did you mean why are you having red burg with cigars? 

No, I wasn't sure but just figured that's what it was by the shape of the bottles and the glasses, lol. Are you not supposed to smoke cigars with it? I mean... I probably wouldn't if I ever had any because it's so damned expensive

[BrightonCorgi]

5 hours ago, demisecphuket said:

After two nights on the trot it is time for a break. A quiet port and then sleep

Great vintage for colheita

[Ken Gargett]

3 hours ago, Baccy said:

No, I wasn't sure but just figured that's what it was by the shape of the bottles and the glasses, lol. Are you not supposed to smoke cigars with it? I mean... I probably wouldn't if I ever had any because it's so damned expensive

i'm not a great fan of any red with cigars, not that anyone would ever guess because that is what we usually have for the vids. thanks, guess who. but yes, if i had a top burg, i would not want to smoke with it. but if i was smoking and someone opened one, i'd never say no.