775. Kumeu River, Estate Chardonnay, 2010 
774. Duckhorn, Migration Chardonnay Russian River Valley, 2010 
773. Shafer, Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay Napa Valley Carneros, 2011 
772. Vasse Felix, Margaret River Chardonnay, 2012 
771. Joseph Drouhin, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, 2011 
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4. M. Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Deschants, 1996
Another fine one from M. Chapoutier. Deep & fruity like P. Jaboulet’s Grand Pompée from same year, and with the same meal…
3. Domaine Schoffit, Riesling Harth Cuvée Prestige, Alsace, 1996
Rich and deep Alsatian white, but not overpowering – stood up quite well to spiced red pepper sauce with saffron flavoured couscous.
2. Coldstream Hills, Reserve Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley, 1997
This was a very rich wine but I was cooking when I drank it so I didn’t spend enough time paying attention to it. …
1. Paul Jaboulet Aîne, Saint-Joseph “Le Grand Pompée”, 1996
Deep & fruity Rhône from one of the big names – nice. Drank a second bottle a couple of months later and it was …