Thai Spice Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 The last very nice bottle I had. It having travelled from France to HKG, and then to Bali I feared it would have turned in Porto, but no, it was absolutely perfect. Shared with 3 friends, French, Swiss and Belgian. And with a nice foie gras.... Now back to local stuff..... Imported wine prices are crazy here due to taxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteregg Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 Silverlake Sauvignon Blanc and Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay are still the favorites in the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Latest from our local wine shop. Very nice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Esco said: Latest from our local wine shop. Very nice. How pricey is that mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 9 hours ago, boydeste said: How pricey is that mate? I think 600 baht ish... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydeste Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 1 minute ago, Esco said: I think 600 baht ish... Not too sad if it's decent methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 46 minutes ago, boydeste said: Not too sad if it's decent methinks. Yeah it's OK and not that much more expensive than in Europe I guess. I don't go out at all these days for obvious reasons so spending a few extra quid on decent wine won't break the bank and is a bit of a treat to myself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathmandu Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 This one is OK. Syrah got knocked off the charts by Merlot back in the "Sideways" movie era. I like this bad boy... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 12/4/2020 at 6:11 PM, misteregg said: Silverlake Sauvignon Blanc and Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay are still the favorites in the bar. Just noticed this post. The Siverlake's range of wines are excellent if a little pricy considering they are grown, bottled and marketed in Thailand. They do a really nice Rose. It was worth calling into their shop at Silverlakes for the two Thai girls (8/10) who front their Reception. One of them spoke excellent English and her knowledge of wines in general was impressive. They let me try every wine at least once and did not mind at all when I left with just one bottle. 🤣 I did return as I promised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I enjoyed this last night. Bought in Villa at UD Town. 800 (ish) baht. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 minutes ago, Smiler said: I enjoyed this last night. Bought in Villa at UD Town. 800 (ish) baht. Smiler the resident village hi so 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 17 minutes ago, Smiler said: I enjoyed this last night. Bought in Villa at UD Town. 800 (ish) baht. Hey Big spender lol, i don't like wine enough to pay the stupid prices here in Thailand, each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Esco said: Smiler the resident village hi so 🙂 Can't buy class mate🙄😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Pumpuynarak said: Hey Big spender lol, i don't like wine enough to pay the stupid prices here in Thailand, each to their own. Yeah I know, nigh on £20 for a £4:99 spar shop managers special. Justified it because I didn't do Sunday night on the piss in Udon as planned... Slightly off topic but I went into Tesco Lotus at Nong Kai and they had the Antipasto platter you get in UK for a couple of quid. I mistakenly thought the price was 120 baht and stuck 2 packs in the basket. Then Mrs smiler said they were 450 baht each ... I don't like them that much to pay stupid prices etc etc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 35 minutes ago, Smiler said: Yeah I know, nigh on £20 for a £4:99 spar shop managers special. Justified it because I didn't do Sunday night on the piss in Udon as planned... Slightly off topic but I went into Tesco Lotus at Nong Kai and they had the Antipasto platter you get in UK for a couple of quid. I mistakenly thought the price was 120 baht and stuck 2 packs in the basket. Then Mrs smiler said they were 450 baht each ... I don't like them that much to pay stupid prices etc etc Aye the tapas trays are a proper ripoff here mate, nevermind the cheese! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampariO Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) The red wine from Chile is quite nice and for 995 Baht for the 5l box good value. Bought it in a whole sale liquer shop on Thepprasit, near Thappraya Rd. Edited January 12, 2021 by CampariO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, CampariO said: The red wine from Chile is quite nice and for 995 Baht for the 5l box good value. Bought it in a whole sale liquer shop on Thepprasit, near Thappraya Rd. I used to buy the Mont Clair 8L boxes as i'm no wine conasewer i just liked the taste but i was paying circa just over 1K bht and i was'nt prepared to pay the rip off increases, they can GFT 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Pumpuynarak said: I used to buy the Mont Clair 8L boxes as i'm no wine conasewer i just liked the taste but i was paying circa just over 1K bht and i was'nt prepared to pay the rip off increases, they can GFT 👍 So you're not a wine drinker then lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 hours ago, CampariO said: The red wine from Chile is quite nice and for 995 Baht for the 5l box good value. Bought it in a whole sale liquer shop on Thepprasit, near Thappraya Rd. That's a very good price. Could you be a tad more specific as to location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CampariO Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 47 minutes ago, Esco said: That's a very good price. Could you be a tad more specific as to location? That's the one: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexwell Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 On 10/16/2018 at 10:59 AM, drifter said: Lately, I’ve finally been able to start drinking wine again. And I’m looking for something decent to drink. I know I’ll be paying too much, but I don’t drink in bars really. So making dinner at home and cracking a bottle, or getting wine out is a luxury I’m willing to pay for. Any recommendations on a decent red? Mainly for drinking with dinner, and afterwards. I’ve had Mont Clair, and picked up a nice half bottle of one of the Jacob’s Creek reds. Both were enjoyable. I’m not looking for wonderful 10,000 baht bottles, but just good, satisfying everyday wine. That said, if anyone knows of any fantastic but more expensive wines, please tell me. Are any of the Thai wines worth trying? Malbec and make sure it's Argentinean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Local Merlot. for $18 ,it’s absolutely fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esco Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Skalliwag said: Local Merlot. for $18 ,it’s absolutely fine. I see you're a glass half full to the brim kind of guy lol. Edited January 13, 2021 by Esco 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, Esco said: I see you're a glass half full to the brim kind of guy lol. Keep going until empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skalliwag Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 After a shit day,dealing with fucktards all fucking day....you gotta step into one and take one for the team. 2012 Black. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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