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Tried a half bottle last night; Le Serret.

Never been a fan of halves. Didn't think wine did well in them. Wine in magnums is generally better than the same in bottles. Halves, usually worse. They age quicker and get thin. Oxidised.

But am changing mind. We have been selecting wines to go in halves with more care. Substantial wines only. Wines that cope well with the rigours of being in halves. That Serret 08 was just nicely ripe.... Perfect for the pork chops from Caleb's pig.

We seem to have to moderate our drinking more. Never been heavy boozers. Well, not lately. But we always finish bottles. Trained that way. Clean your plate. Finish your wine.

The half did fine therefore. We finished it. But stayed awake til the end of the film. Last week we apparently watched 'Double Indemnity' but I don't remember even the beginning. But the brother in law had just arrived from Oz so heavy night.

Anyway, have ordered a box of halves:

Grand Gaillard Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Visionario 2009
Il Papavero Pinot Grigio 2009
Pagos de Tahola Rioja 2007
Los Rosales Chapel Vineyard Merlot 2007
Angoves Shiraz/Carignan 2008

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