Asa Joseph
@asawinerugby.bsky.social
Talking about Wine & Rugby. And the (possibly non-existent) intersection between the two.
Managed all of 5 overs at the SCG last night, but that was long enough to see Sam Konstas have his stumps rearranged, and honestly that made it all worth it
January 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Managed all of 5 overs at the SCG last night, but that was long enough to see Sam Konstas have his stumps rearranged, and honestly that made it all worth it
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I think you misunderstand this. I have said before, there is nothing intrinsically complicated about wine - we make it complicated (and therefore intimidating) - by, for example, offering vast ranges, using specialist language, not wearing our knowledge lightly.
January 15, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I think you misunderstand this. I have said before, there is nothing intrinsically complicated about wine - we make it complicated (and therefore intimidating) - by, for example, offering vast ranges, using specialist language, not wearing our knowledge lightly.
Articles which connect wine with people are often the most interesting, but why the stories we tell mostly those of winemakers?
Aren’t there other interesting people in wine?
I’m interested in merchants, importers, bar owners, critics - people who handle wine between bottling & drinking.
Aren’t there other interesting people in wine?
I’m interested in merchants, importers, bar owners, critics - people who handle wine between bottling & drinking.
January 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Articles which connect wine with people are often the most interesting, but why the stories we tell mostly those of winemakers?
Aren’t there other interesting people in wine?
I’m interested in merchants, importers, bar owners, critics - people who handle wine between bottling & drinking.
Aren’t there other interesting people in wine?
I’m interested in merchants, importers, bar owners, critics - people who handle wine between bottling & drinking.
Just when I started thinking that a knock to Sam Costelow might open the door for Dan Edwards to get a Wales call-up, I remembered that he plays for the Ospreys.
So of course not.
So of course not.
January 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just when I started thinking that a knock to Sam Costelow might open the door for Dan Edwards to get a Wales call-up, I remembered that he plays for the Ospreys.
So of course not.
So of course not.
I’d do something about the Judgment of Paris. Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier would be great. That bloke from Independence Day as Jim Barrett. Chris Pine in a wig.
But - here’s the kicker - I’d put it actually in fucking Paris.
But - here’s the kicker - I’d put it actually in fucking Paris.
“If you could make a movie about anything, what would it be and who would star in it?”
The Daniel Morgan murder. Andrew Garfield would play Daniel alongside a cast of well loved English character actors. Pugh would be in there somewhere obvs. Probably Hugh Grant. Ralph Fiennes, you get the idea.
The Daniel Morgan murder. Andrew Garfield would play Daniel alongside a cast of well loved English character actors. Pugh would be in there somewhere obvs. Probably Hugh Grant. Ralph Fiennes, you get the idea.
January 10, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I’d do something about the Judgment of Paris. Alan Rickman as Steven Spurrier would be great. That bloke from Independence Day as Jim Barrett. Chris Pine in a wig.
But - here’s the kicker - I’d put it actually in fucking Paris.
But - here’s the kicker - I’d put it actually in fucking Paris.
It’s Pinot o’clock
January 10, 2025 at 8:37 AM
It’s Pinot o’clock
Tried to start the new series of Squid Game.
Absolutely no recollection of what happened or who was who in first series, so started the whole thing again 😂
Absolutely no recollection of what happened or who was who in first series, so started the whole thing again 😂
January 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Tried to start the new series of Squid Game.
Absolutely no recollection of what happened or who was who in first series, so started the whole thing again 😂
Absolutely no recollection of what happened or who was who in first series, so started the whole thing again 😂
Just went looking to see if I could find a particular wine magazine, only to discover it went out of print 18 months ago 🤦🏼♂️
January 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Just went looking to see if I could find a particular wine magazine, only to discover it went out of print 18 months ago 🤦🏼♂️
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I will never love anything as much as Belgians love Sandstorm by Darude
January 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
I will never love anything as much as Belgians love Sandstorm by Darude
I’ve often wondered how much money it’s possible to make in the wine trade, and suspect it’s one of those ‘how long is a piece of string’ questions.
But knowing the little I know about retail margins, my assumption is that it’s not much.
But knowing the little I know about retail margins, my assumption is that it’s not much.
January 3, 2025 at 3:23 AM
I’ve often wondered how much money it’s possible to make in the wine trade, and suspect it’s one of those ‘how long is a piece of string’ questions.
But knowing the little I know about retail margins, my assumption is that it’s not much.
But knowing the little I know about retail margins, my assumption is that it’s not much.
Still working through Decanter back issues. Enjoying them very much, but not sure how much use features on Languedoc Whites & Greek wines are to me while living in Aus!
January 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Still working through Decanter back issues. Enjoying them very much, but not sure how much use features on Languedoc Whites & Greek wines are to me while living in Aus!
Unfashionable wine opinion: I often find the Cab Shiraz blend a little unbalanced. Lots of examples that seem to be a bit heavy & gloopy.
But Bin 389 absolutely does not miss.
But Bin 389 absolutely does not miss.
December 26, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Unfashionable wine opinion: I often find the Cab Shiraz blend a little unbalanced. Lots of examples that seem to be a bit heavy & gloopy.
But Bin 389 absolutely does not miss.
But Bin 389 absolutely does not miss.
I’d love someone to send me on a course which teaches me how to properly plate food. I’m a decent cook, but pretty much everything I serve up looks like school dinners 😂
Anyway, this was delicious.
Anyway, this was delicious.
December 26, 2024 at 11:10 PM
I’d love someone to send me on a course which teaches me how to properly plate food. I’m a decent cook, but pretty much everything I serve up looks like school dinners 😂
Anyway, this was delicious.
Anyway, this was delicious.
100% this.
Women seem so much better at planning a half decent night out.
Blokes are just beers & cheap food.
😂
Women seem so much better at planning a half decent night out.
Blokes are just beers & cheap food.
😂
December 24, 2024 at 12:18 AM
100% this.
Women seem so much better at planning a half decent night out.
Blokes are just beers & cheap food.
😂
Women seem so much better at planning a half decent night out.
Blokes are just beers & cheap food.
😂
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Matt Gaetz, eh?
Always the ones you least expect…
Always the ones you least expect…
December 24, 2024 at 12:15 AM
Matt Gaetz, eh?
Always the ones you least expect…
Always the ones you least expect…
Merry Christmas to me!
December 23, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Merry Christmas to me!
Dropped into the Boatshed in Manly last night.
Can definitely confirm I am no longer down with the kids.
Can definitely confirm I am no longer down with the kids.
December 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM
Dropped into the Boatshed in Manly last night.
Can definitely confirm I am no longer down with the kids.
Can definitely confirm I am no longer down with the kids.
Ok BlueSky - what is MORE unhealthy (ie what is less healthy)?
Pizza or Pasta?
Pizza or Pasta?
December 17, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Ok BlueSky - what is MORE unhealthy (ie what is less healthy)?
Pizza or Pasta?
Pizza or Pasta?
So I have 2 wine resolutions for 2025 so far. I reckon I’ve got room for one more. Anyone want to suggest one?
I’ll pin my top 3 & report progress through the year.
I’ll pin my top 3 & report progress through the year.
December 16, 2024 at 4:56 AM
So I have 2 wine resolutions for 2025 so far. I reckon I’ve got room for one more. Anyone want to suggest one?
I’ll pin my top 3 & report progress through the year.
I’ll pin my top 3 & report progress through the year.
Longlegs and Dune 2 both now available on Prime & Netflix respectively.
That’s this evening sorted! Which to watch first….
That’s this evening sorted! Which to watch first….
December 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM
Longlegs and Dune 2 both now available on Prime & Netflix respectively.
That’s this evening sorted! Which to watch first….
That’s this evening sorted! Which to watch first….
Hearing someone talking about “make wine fun again” and all I’m hearing is “make wine dumb again”.
December 12, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Hearing someone talking about “make wine fun again” and all I’m hearing is “make wine dumb again”.
Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam
December 11, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Post a PERFECT album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana or Pearl Jam
Where’s all the interesting Beaujolais when you need it?
December 11, 2024 at 8:59 AM
Where’s all the interesting Beaujolais when you need it?
Aussies - has anyone ever tried a Lune croissant? Worth the fuss?
December 11, 2024 at 3:45 AM
Aussies - has anyone ever tried a Lune croissant? Worth the fuss?