^Funnily enough I was chatting to a colleague earlier today about the joys of the white beaches of Forteleza and how I nearly purchased a tremendous marbled floored apartment for a mere USD$50K. Ah yes, all a mere dream to me now.
Cold, damp and thoroughly depressing over 'ere mate.
The exchange rate has stuffed the Brits and Europeans; and my marriage and kids ensures my MacArthur like return to Prudente de Morais, one block back from Ipanema beach isn't going to happen any time soon.
Some Aussie cabernet sauvignon: The Cover Drive, from what I believe is Jim Barry's vineyard, I dunno' I'm kind of lost with all the cricket references on the bottle. Probably a bad sign, but I'm not going to drink enough to find out.
Williams & Humbert 12 year old Pedro Ximenez sweet pudding wine.
Like Tate & Lyle Golden Syrup but a small glass on a Winter's day goes down well. Shame there is no Christmas pudding left to go with it.
^ I do not mind Winter. Winter in the Alps would be quite nice at the moment.
Suntory Royal 12 Year Old
Last night a bottle of D'Arenberg hermit crab voignier marsanne which went down a treat with 'Straya Day roast lamb and the compulsory humidity.
Crown Royal Special Reserve
Gies-Duppel 2008 Spatburgunder.
Gabbiano Chianti
A 2009 Bordeaux last night from chateau Bel-Air.
Right now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMZ3joAyh54
Shepherd Neame Burns Ale 4%. Brewed to celebrate Burns Night.
More to the point, currently on special offer at Lidl.
Dark and malty
^ A glass of Dalwhinnie 15 year old to go with the Burns ale.
d'Arenberg High Trellis cab with dinner
Ballentine's scotch after hockey
Hi Guys....
I am currently drinking Mango Fruit Juice which has a very good taste . What you are drinking at the moment . Please share with me . I shall be thankful to know .