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Feb 9, 2024 19:35:03 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 19:35:03 GMT
Any advice on good reds or whites?
Obviously down to personal taste.
I like the new world Reds.
And the Marlborough estate from New Zealand for whites. And Gavi.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 9, 2024 19:36:18 GMT
Any advice on good reds or whites? Obviously down to personal taste. I like the new world Reds. And the Marlborough estate from New Zealand for whites. And Gavi. So this is your new hobby?😉
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Post by xchpotter on Feb 9, 2024 19:44:33 GMT
Blue Nun or White Tower…..you can’t go wrong 😉
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Post by auntiegeorge on Feb 9, 2024 19:51:02 GMT
California old vine Zinfandels are my favourites. Full bodied and often spicy, usually with flavours of cherry, blackberry and citrus. Serve a little below room temperature.
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Feb 9, 2024 19:59:24 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 19:59:24 GMT
Any advice on good reds or whites? Obviously down to personal taste. I like the new world Reds. And the Marlborough estate from New Zealand for whites. And Gavi. So this is your new hobby?😉 No it has been on going Badge, alongside real ales, but especially Wheat beers now
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Feb 9, 2024 20:26:26 GMT
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Post by swampmongrel on Feb 9, 2024 20:26:26 GMT
Buckfast.
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Feb 9, 2024 20:29:04 GMT
Post by wannabee on Feb 9, 2024 20:29:04 GMT
A Good Bordeaux if I'm feeling good to myself
A Syrah or Shiraz for ordinary consumption
Don't care too much for White Wines but a very Dry Chablis is quite nice.
Not interested in pairing Wine with Food, I drink what I enjoy irrespective
Beaujolais Nouveau Day (3rd Thursday November) in and around Lyon is like Oktoberfest for Wine Drinkers with similar results
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Post by OldStokie on Feb 9, 2024 20:34:57 GMT
Sampling wines is a brilliant hobby. I prefer French or Italian wines. Because I have a dodgy liver I don't drink now, but in the past I liked a nice Sancerre with a fish meal and a Chianti with steaks etc. But like art, holidays, and music, it's all down to personal taste. Making your own wines is great fun too. I used to make loads of it using all local plants and berries. Go for it!!
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Feb 9, 2024 20:35:27 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 20:35:27 GMT
A Good Bordeaux if I'm feeling good to myself A Syrah or Shiraz for ordinary consumption Don't care too much for White Wines but a very Dry Chablis is quite nice. Not interested in pairing Wine with Food, I drink what I enjoy irrespective Beaujolais Nouveau Day (3rd Thursday November) in and around Lyon is like Oktoberfest for Wine Drinkers with similar results What would you recommend as a " good" Bordeaux "? I've had many, seem very similar to me......perhaps your palate is superior to mine!
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 20:37:54 GMT
Sampling wines is a brilliant hobby. I prefer French or Italian wines. Because I have a dodgy liver I don't drink now, but in the past I liked a nice Sancerre with a fish meal and a Chianti with steaks etc. But like art, holidays, and music, it's all down to personal taste. Making your own wines is great fun too. I used to make loads of it using all local plants and berries. Go for it!! OS. [bit is personal taste Old, funnily enough, I don't like Chianti nor Sancerre.....perhaps I need to try again
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Feb 9, 2024 20:39:55 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 20:39:55 GMT
As we speak I'm drinking " Journey's end" , Cabernet Sauvignon. Quite passable.
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Post by cvillestokie on Feb 9, 2024 20:47:48 GMT
I’m much more for reds. When I do go for wine, it’s usually a malbec. I typically pair Malbec with steak as it usually goes quite well. I prefer Argentinian to French (originally just to annoy any French friends I had 😂). The 2019 Trivento Eolo is wonderful.
Otherwise, if I want something more fruity, it will be a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The 2020 from André Brunel is a decent year. If you can ever get hold of it, the 2021 Cab Sauv from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars (Artemis) is also quite nice.
Personally, I found the best thing to do with wine is to download and use delectable. It’s such a game-changer. We try so many wines at restaurants and it’s hard to remember what I liked and how I rate one versus the other. Delectable is perfect for that.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Feb 9, 2024 20:49:26 GMT
I’ll drink any old shite to be honest, just one large glass though before bed occasionally. Whatever is kicking around the house, nothing over a tenner
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 20:52:43 GMT
I’m much more for reds. When I do go for wine, it’s usually a malbec. I typically pair reds with steak and this goes well. I prefer Argentinian to French (originally just to annoy any French friends I had 😂). The 2019 Trivento Eolo is wonderful. Otherwise, if I want something more fruity, it will be a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The 2020 from André Brunel is a decent year. If you can ever get hold of it, the 2021 Cab Sauv from Stag's Leap Wine Cellars (Artemis) is also quite nice. Personally, I found the best thing to do with wine is to download and use delectable. It’s such a game-changer. We try so many wines at restaurants and it’s hard to remember what I liked and how I rate one versus the other. Delectable is perfect for that. I agree Argentine v French. Thanks for the info, I'll try Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 2019 Trivento Eolo And 2021 Cab Sauv from Stag's Leap I agree re restaurants Thanks
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Post by wannabee on Feb 9, 2024 21:01:48 GMT
A Good Bordeaux if I'm feeling good to myself A Syrah or Shiraz for ordinary consumption Don't care too much for White Wines but a very Dry Chablis is quite nice. Not interested in pairing Wine with Food, I drink what I enjoy irrespective Beaujolais Nouveau Day (3rd Thursday November) in and around Lyon is like Oktoberfest for Wine Drinkers with similar results What would you recommend as a " good" Bordeaux "? I've had many, seem very similar to me......perhaps your palate is superior to mine! Anything from the Pauillac Region made from the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape is usually very good.... but expensive Its very much as you imply, people should drink what is pleasant to their palate
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Post by wannabee on Feb 9, 2024 21:07:44 GMT
Sampling wines is a brilliant hobby. I prefer French or Italian wines. Because I have a dodgy liver I don't drink now, but in the past I liked a nice Sancerre with a fish meal and a Chianti with steaks etc. But like art, holidays, and music, it's all down to personal taste. Making your own wines is great fun too. I used to make loads of it using all local plants and berries. Go for it!! OS. For reasons highlighted I'd leave out the Favs Beans
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Feb 9, 2024 21:13:24 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 21:13:24 GMT
What would you recommend as a " good" Bordeaux "? I've had many, seem very similar to me......perhaps your palate is superior to mine! Anything from the Pauillac Region made from the Cabernet Sauvignon Grape is usually very good.... but expensive Its very much as you imply, people should drink what is pleasant to their palate [br So, would you recommend this www.fortnumandmason.com/fortnum-s-pauillac-chateau-lacoste-borieOr have you a better link?
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Feb 9, 2024 21:24:38 GMT
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 9, 2024 21:24:38 GMT
Amongst others you can't go wrong with Chinon, Vouvray, Borgeuil, Muscadet sevre et maine (sur lie). Everything along the Loire valley are real treasures. Reds of Chinon in particular are delightful. When I finally got my industry qualifications part of the job at the time included organising formal wine tastings and constructing wine lists and tasting notes for restaurants. Obviously it's an entirely subjective thing and very personal. Never underestimate a really good provencal rosé chilled.
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Post by liathroid on Feb 9, 2024 21:29:15 GMT
Sampling wines is a brilliant hobby. I prefer French or Italian wines. Because I have a dodgy liver I don't drink now, but in the past I liked a nice Sancerre with a fish meal and a Chianti with steaks etc. But like art, holidays, and music, it's all down to personal taste. Making your own wines is great fun too. I used to make loads of it using all local plants and berries. Go for it!! OS. can just see you now
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Feb 9, 2024 21:33:22 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 21:33:22 GMT
Amongst others you can't go wrong with Chinon, Vouvray, Borgeuil, Muscadet sevre et maine (sur lie). Everything along the Loire valley are real treasures. Reds of Chinon in particular are delightful. When I finally got my industry qualifications part of the job at the time included organising formal wine tastings and constructing wine lists and tasting notes for restaurants. Obviously it's an entirely subjective thing and very personal. Never underestimate a really good provencal rosé chilled. I'm out of my depth here Chuffed! I'll investigate.
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Feb 9, 2024 21:47:21 GMT
Post by wannabee on Feb 9, 2024 21:47:21 GMT
Haven't tried it myself but it seems reasonably priced from this particular Vineyard who some of their wines sell for much higher prices I doubt Fortnum & Mason would endorse it if it were poor You may want to act fast if you want to share with that special someone next Wednesday 😀
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Feb 9, 2024 21:49:35 GMT
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Post by bigjohnritchie on Feb 9, 2024 21:49:35 GMT
Amongst others you can't go wrong with Chinon, Vouvray, Borgeuil, Muscadet sevre et maine (sur lie). Everything along the Loire valley are real treasures. Reds of Chinon in particular are delightful. When I finally got my industry qualifications part of the job at the time included organising formal wine tastings and constructing wine lists and tasting notes for restaurants. Obviously it's an entirely subjective thing and very personal. Never underestimate a really good provencal rosé chilled. Chuffed, I'd you had to name one good red and one good white, what would they be?
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Post by wannabee on Feb 9, 2024 21:51:40 GMT
Sampling wines is a brilliant hobby. I prefer French or Italian wines. Because I have a dodgy liver I don't drink now, but in the past I liked a nice Sancerre with a fish meal and a Chianti with steaks etc. But like art, holidays, and music, it's all down to personal taste. Making your own wines is great fun too. I used to make loads of it using all local plants and berries. Go for it!! OS. can just see you now Which is why I advised Old Stokie to leave out the Favs Beans, especially with his Dodgy Liver
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Feb 9, 2024 22:03:01 GMT
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Post by chuffedstokie on Feb 9, 2024 22:03:01 GMT
Amongst others you can't go wrong with Chinon, Vouvray, Borgeuil, Muscadet sevre et maine (sur lie). Everything along the Loire valley are real treasures. Reds of Chinon in particular are delightful. When I finally got my industry qualifications part of the job at the time included organising formal wine tastings and constructing wine lists and tasting notes for restaurants. Obviously it's an entirely subjective thing and very personal. Never underestimate a really good provencal rosé chilled. Chuffed, I'd you had to name one good red and one good white, what would they be? In the red dept I'd go for Pomerol, white would probably be Muscadet
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Feb 10, 2024 0:01:43 GMT
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Post by elystokie on Feb 10, 2024 0:01:43 GMT
Rarely drink it any more but I often used to go by the score the Lidl taster gave some of their wines, always a pretty good guide - www.lidl.co.uk/c/red-wine/a10023986There's a Chianti Reserva on there scoring 92 for £7, I'd have definitely had that. I always kept an eye out for organic wines too, got a fantastic organic red from Waitrose once.
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Feb 10, 2024 6:41:07 GMT
Post by deeside2 on Feb 10, 2024 6:41:07 GMT
I haven't drunk wine, or any alcohol come to that, for well over 10 years now but I always liked a Chianti or Valpolicella. Never cared for white wine at all, but would have a glass of rose every now and then in the summer.
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Feb 10, 2024 8:26:48 GMT
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Post by milton58 on Feb 10, 2024 8:26:48 GMT
19 crimes lovely red
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Feb 10, 2024 8:31:51 GMT
Post by frasier37 on Feb 10, 2024 8:31:51 GMT
Haven't drank for a long time now but, when I did Turning Leaf Cabernet Sauvignon was my go to
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Feb 10, 2024 9:32:01 GMT
Post by lawrieleslie on Feb 10, 2024 9:32:01 GMT
Spanish Rioja is my current favourite red. To be honest any dry white as I’m not really a wine connoisseur.
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Post by CBUFAWKIPWH on Feb 10, 2024 10:47:40 GMT
For good value reds and whites try Portuguese. South Africa also produce some good value wines - try Chenin Blanc with Thai or Indian food.
My favourite is French but you need to be paying £12+ to get anything half decent from Bordeaux but when it's good it's great. Cotes de Rhone and wines from the Loire are better at the lower price range.
My advice would be to test yourself. Buy a cheap (£5) and expensive (£15+) bottle from the same region and ask someone to sort out a blind tasting to see if you can tell the difference. Be warned though - you might regret it...
With a good red it really is worth decanting it an hour or more before drinking and if you don't have a decanter pour into a glass and hour before. It might sound pretentious but it can make a massive difference for a good red wine - you won't be getting the benefit of your outlay if you don't.
The other thing to try is a wine tasting session. Our local Majestic used to do one for free and the staff there know what they are talking about and will give good advice on finding wines you might like.
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