Wine on Saturday Evening

It is really surprising to me, I felt like writing a second blog post for the day !

There is nothing better, repeat, nothing better, than a glass of red wine on a Saturday evening.

I stocked up on wines last weekend, my Kadeka wine fridge is now full. I am looking for wine-drinking partners, but alas, Indian friends are mostly whiskey or rum drinkers. I have now learnt to stock up some Black & White whiskey, along with some Kingfisher beer, but most of my purchases were concentrated on wine.

Today, I enjoyed couple of glasses of Sula Dindori Reserve Shiraz 2005. This is a great Indian Shiraz, it is fragrant, elegant and smooth, with lush berry flavours and silky tannins. This is a good Shiraz costing Rs 550 (appx SGD 20).

I followed up with a glass of Zulu Pinotage 2002 from Paarl, South Africa. Another good wine, but a little loose in character. It displayed deep fruity plum flavours that turn soft and creamy, it is a light wine.

Anyway, after a long time, I had a great wine evening at home. I am trying to encourage my new colleagues and friends to go for wine, but it is hard for them. I can understand, given the headiness they are used to. This is slow acceleration, but I enjoy it the way it is.

Have a wonderful evening,

Best Regards

VIJAY SRINIVASAN
23 Sep 2006
Mumbai