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Possibly the hardest day of lockdown so far today,

Possibly the hardest day of lockdown so far today, as I should have been up the Brecon Beacons on my bike.

Makes it even worse that the weather is perfect for racing. Clear blue sky and not too hot. But instead this morning we're sitting inside eating breakfast watching MTB videos.

Thankfully we're all healthy, we have everything we need and are still all talking to each other.
Looking forward to getting outside for our daily exercise later though 🚶🏻‍♂️🕺🏻🏃🏻‍♂️🚴🏻‍♂️🤸🏻‍♂️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #brecons #mtb #lockdown

My second piano duet with Tessa. I think she's get

My second piano duet with Tessa. I think she's getting the hang of it at 6 months(nearly 7). If we keep practicing we might make it through a whole song by the end of lockdown.
#duets #lockdownduets #pianoduet #piano #yamaha #tessa #rainbowconnection #nearly7months

Decided to pop open this one tonight. I've clearly

Decided to pop open this one tonight. I've clearly been drinking too many fresh young wines so attacked the cork with normal enthusiasm and ripped it to pieces. 16 year old corks need a little more care.

On opening it was really punchy. Alcohol was quite overpowering at 15% but has since settled down a bit.

For a Sth African wine it's quite Bordeaux like with oakiness and smokiness. Not quite as fruity as I'd like though. It's there but just not as present.

I'll let it sit for a bit and see where it goes.

#redwine #winewednesday #southafrican

So this little one is 6 months old today! And she

So this little one is 6 months old today!

And she's such a delight.

She absolutely adores her big brother, who can get the biggest laughs out of her.

She's getting great at travelling backwards on the floor.

She's very opinionated, and knows how to command your attention. Thankfully this is usually rewarded with a massive smile.

Playing chasey #chicksands #gopro #gopro8

Playing chasey

#chicksands #gopro #gopro8

Tonight's pancakes were accompanied by a western A

Tonight's pancakes were accompanied by a western Australian Riesling. This was definitely on the dryer side of the Riesling scale with high acidity. Quite citrusy with lime peel, green apple, pears, and a hint of petrol.
Petrol in wine?

Yup. ****
From @wine_spectator

That note of petrol, kerosene, gasoline, diesel or vinyl is an aroma compound identified as TDN (1,1,6-trimethyl-1,2-dihydronaphthalene). I rather like a little bit of petrol character in my Rieslings—it reminds me of that “new car” smell. My favorite is when it is mixed with other Riesling notes like honey or beeswax; then it manifests more as a paraffin accent or wool-sweater note of lanolin. TDN is pretty distinctive to Riesling, but it’s not unusual to see it in other wines; I sometimes get it in Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a pretty divisive aroma. It’s like the cilantro of wine aromas—people seem to either love it or hate it.
**** I wouldn't call it a particularly well matched pancake wine, but I felt like something light and zesty. This did the job.

#petrolwine #riesling #whitewine #pancakepairing #pancakesandwine

A little more consistency(and air) and I might eve

A little more consistency(and air) and I might even have the guts to hit the 3rd jump which has a gap.

#chicksands #mtbjumps

A break in the rain gave a nice golden glow as we

A break in the rain gave a nice golden glow as we crossed the M25.

As the days are getting longer we're getting slightly longer rides after school.

#mtblife #goldenhour #goldenglow #breakintherain #mtb #my1440 #m25

Lovely evening for some after school jump practice

Lovely evening for some after school jump practice.

He's getting higher and further each time we go out.

#kickerjumps #littleripper #mtbboy #sunset #6yolife #6yostar

Getting some wine tasting practice in, up London.

Getting some wine tasting practice in, up London.

This was a Bordeaux and Rhone tasting. Some big and bold wines from both regions.
#winetasting #gettasting #wine

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