11:37:23
The crate of Lafaurie-Peyraguey. Or at least that's what I hoped it was, the delivery driver had left it on my doorstep this way up, and there was no discernible label on it!11:38:58
After a little while I figure out it had been standing on the end with the branding.11:39:04
So that was reassuring.12:02:39
It took a while to get this open - I used a combination of a flat bladed screwdriver and the claw peen of a hammer. Very nicely arranged inside.
12:02:57
12:14:33
I was suddenly inspired to have a go at a bit of woodwork, and using the two pieces of wood that had formed the lid of the crate, plus a few little bits of wood I'd bought as kindling, I made this simple box shape to use as a stand to raise the crate off the cellar floor a bit.12:14:38
Close up on my handiwork.13:38:00
Later on, a mixed case of Chateau Musar arrived. Looking forward to these!
13:43:24
They also sent some free wine prongs, which was a nice touch (although I already have some).17:05:39
On the way to the heath, oddly there were some pallets by the side of the road here.17:16:37
As it had been raining most of the day (at times quite heavily) the heath was pleasingly deserted when I arrive - it's pretty much unheard of to see all these benches atop Parliament Hill empty, especially at this time on a Friday evening.17:16:54
Some sort of bird of prey was hovering overhead.
17:17:36
It wasn't easy to get a photo of as it was flapping so fast.17:18:46
The view, a little grey and cloudy together, but all the more appreciated for the peace and quiet I had around me.17:18:49
Zooming in on the gloom.17:18:53
17:19:14
I thought I'd try this - another Gevrey Chambertin I'd bought en primeur from BBR back in January 2020, which I'd recently had delivered following a reminder from them that I'd otherwise have to pay for another year's cellar fees. I was surprissed at how drinkable it was already, at not even quite three years old.17:49:19
I think this is a green woodpecker, it was behaving a little strangely.17:53:19
Sort of hopping about pecking the ground - more like a chicken than the behaviour you'd expect from a woodpecker.17:53:33
17:53:40
Again hard to get a good photo as it was moving quite quickly!19:21:53
It's hard to get a satisfying picture of my wine racks as the cellar is rather cramped and narrow, but anyway it is looking gratifyingly full after today's deliveries. The Lafaurie-Peyraguey isn't really visible here, it's down beyond the end.19:58:02
After dinner, some Lafaurie-Peyraguey and, of course, strawberries.