Perfect wine to enjoy while observing ...

[knobby]

Just spotted this in Aldi, seems like it would be ideal for a tipple while observing 

The eagle eyes among you will notice the G under my thumb though, nothing that a bit of tippex can't deal with !

[Geoff Lister]

And the best way to enjoy it...

After a few glasses, you stand a good chance of observing more double stars.

Geoff

[johninderby]

No need for Tippex. Just apply one of these in the appropriate place.  

            John

 

 

[dweller25]

All of the above are a good idea

[laser_jock99]

Here's a good, white Lebanese wine I can recomend - Chateau Ksara Blanc de l'Observatoire (The White Observatory)

It was availble in Lidl a few months for £7 a bottle a few months back. But some of the internet prices are a bit steep now...

http://lebanesefinewines.eu/chateau-ksara/blanc-de-lobservatoire/

Edit- for those not in-the-know, Lebanon is probably one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world, with production going back at least 6000 years!

 

[laser_jock99]

Bit of net searching....

[JamesF]

36 minutes ago, laser_jock99 said:

Edit- for those not in-the-know, Lebanon is probably one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world, with production going back at least 6000 years!

It is certainly somewhat unexpected   Years back I did a couple of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust exams (it seems I received a "Grade A with Distinction" in the Level 3 course!) and Chateau Musar was one of the vineyards that came up for discussion.  It's hardly the most peaceful country in the world even now, but back then it was pretty much a permanent war zone.  I feel sure there were suggestions from bemused students that the unique terroir might produce wines with subtle hints of cordite and napalm   Even the Wikipedia page for the winery has the comment "wine has been produced at the Château every year, with employees sometimes working under high-risk conditions" which surely understates the situation somewhat.

I see Virgin Wines do a 2009 Chateau Musar for a mere £24 a bottle.  Perhaps I can ask for one for Christmas

James

[johninderby]

One of these perhaps?  

          John

[JamesF]

Not too far from Guildford there's Upperton Vineyards.  They produce sparking wines called "Nebula" and "Aurora".

Unfortunately they have included phonetic examples of how to pronounce the names on the bottle labels (because they're Latin, dontchaknow) which strikes me as so condescending that I'd not drink the stuff on principle.

James

[LukeSkywatcher]

How do you people ever get any observing/imaging done whilst loaded with booze.

[Astro Imp]

16 hours ago, LukeSkywatcher said:

How do you people ever get any observing/imaging done whilst loaded with booze.

It's the cloud you know 

[laser_jock99]

7 hours ago, Astro Imp said:

It's the cloud you know 

....and rain. Belting down outside- time for a glass?

Just got an aurora alert too....

[Davey-T]

Cloud / drizzle here, just about to pour a glass of Scottish wine 

Dave

[Paul73]

A word of caution.... the red Majestic offering (first laserJock pic) is very poor indeed. I gave it a go because of the name.....Yuk ??

The Lebanese Musar on the other hand; Splendid concentrated BBQ flavours. Ages well. £25 well spent.

Winter = Lager or Single Malt. 

Summer = Claret or NZ Pinot Noir.

The occasional proper cigar finishes things off nicely. Sometimes I almost forget to use the telescope!

Paul

PS. I've given up drinking at home for November ☹️☹️. Now I really fancy a beer.