The WINE thread

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brokencrossbar1

Can't beat a good bottle of Chianti.....Fava beans optional!!

Rois

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 17, 2018, 08:41:46 PM
the Pinot Noir is a wine that isn't for the first timer but has good Tanin.

This thread is so much better than the other alcohol-related ones...

I brought back an expensive bottle of Pinot Noir from the Buena Vista vineyard in Sonoma, California - really liked it when doing a wine-tasting session there 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Determined to savour it but no doubt it'll go the same way as others - open it for a special occasion when we have people round, and get about half a glass of it myself. 

Milltown Row2

Quote from: Rois on October 17, 2018, 09:39:47 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 17, 2018, 08:41:46 PM
the Pinot Noir is a wine that isn't for the first timer but has good Tanin.

This thread is so much better than the other alcohol-related ones...

I brought back an expensive bottle of Pinot Noir from the Buena Vista vineyard in Sonoma, California - really liked it when doing a wine-tasting session there 3 or 4 weeks ago.  Determined to savour it but no doubt it'll go the same way as others - open it for a special occasion when we have people round, and get about half a glass of it myself.

Rois you'd love my local, it's got a great Offy with a bit at the back where to have a range of wines that you can sip, buy half glass or full glass depending on what you like and should you like the wine leave with it via the offy.. It's called the Sipster
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

Rois

Good reason to go for a little jog along the coastal path from Fortwilliam then...

That's a great idea.  Presumably they open different bottles every day or week?

Milltown Row2

Quote from: Rois on October 17, 2018, 10:23:28 PM
Good reason to go for a little jog along the coastal path from Fortwilliam then...

That's a great idea.  Presumably they open different bottles every day or week?

Yes they change it every so often.. you get a card and put money on it and you dispense the wine yourself. Very busy and they serve breads and cold meats also
None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after thought. Ea

Over the Bar

Perhaps the title should be changed to be The WINO Thread? 😁

lurganblue

Thanks for the advice folks. I shall take a look round Tesco this evening and get the ball rolling on trying a few out. By the sounds of it, it really is trial and error to see what suits me best.

seafoid

I think it is good to try various grapes and see what works. Experimenting with wine from different countries is worth it.
Also Bordeaux and Burgundy are quite different. 
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

ziggy90

Barley Wine is well drinkable.  ;D
Questions that shouldn't be asked shouldn't be answered

Rois

Quote from: seafoid on October 18, 2018, 12:48:19 PM
I think it is good to try various grapes and see what works. Experimenting with wine from different countries is worth it.
Also Bordeaux and Burgundy are quite different.
I am a big Cotes du Rhône fan but prob only because of holidays in the east of France. I have no idea of how it is considered (in general) by wine buffs. Any wisdom?

Billys Boots

Quote from: Rois on October 18, 2018, 02:13:54 PM
Quote from: seafoid on October 18, 2018, 12:48:19 PM
I think it is good to try various grapes and see what works. Experimenting with wine from different countries is worth it.
Also Bordeaux and Burgundy are quite different.
I am a big Cotes du Rhône fan but prob only because of holidays in the east of France. I have no idea of how it is considered (in general) by wine buffs. Any wisdom?

Partial to Cotes de Rhones myself in the past few years.  I am not so fond of Chateauneuf de Pape and Crozes Hermitage, but like Vacqueryas and Gigondas.  If you like the Australian/US Shiraz grape, you'll probably like these.  Vacqueryas and Gigondas can be seriously expensive here, but SuperValu sell them for €12-15/bottle on special from time-to-time - normal retail price is €27-30. 
My hands are stained with thistle milk ...

seafoid

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Quote from: Rois on October 18, 2018, 02:13:54 PM
Quote from: seafoid on October 18, 2018, 12:48:19 PM
I think it is good to try various grapes and see what works. Experimenting with wine from different countries is worth it.
Also Bordeaux and Burgundy are quite different.
I am a big Cotes du Rhône fan but prob only because of holidays in the east of France. I have no idea of how it is considered (in general) by wine buffs. Any wisdom?

The French supermarkets know their stuff and can give you an idea about prices plus variety. It is a long way from the 1980s ad for Le Piat d'or when Irish punters were told that the French love le piat d'or, which was plonk.
 
https://www.macave.leclerc/vins-rouge?region=Rhône&res_sf=18

Guigal and Chapoutier are usually quite decent

UK wine brokers are also good for info

https://www.laywheeler.com/country/france/rhone
https://www.bbr.com/region-545-rhone
"f**k it, just score"- Donaghy   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbxG2WwVRjU

trailer

Quote from: Rois on October 18, 2018, 02:13:54 PM
Quote from: seafoid on October 18, 2018, 12:48:19 PM
I think it is good to try various grapes and see what works. Experimenting with wine from different countries is worth it.
Also Bordeaux and Burgundy are quite different.
I am a big Cotes du Rhône fan but prob only because of holidays in the east of France. I have no idea of how it is considered (in general) by wine buffs. Any wisdom?

It's similar to Chateneau du pape only cheaper. (i didn't look up th espelling so its prob wrong) I like it personally.

Rois

Quote from: seafoid on October 19, 2018, 10:06:11 AM

The French supermarkets know their stuff and can give you an idea about prices plus variety. It is a long way from the 1980s ad for Le Piat d'or when Irish punters were told that the French love le piat d'or, which was plonk.
 
https://www.macave.leclerc/vins-rouge?region=Rhône&res_sf=18

Guigal and Chapoutier are usually quite decent

UK wine brokers are also good for info

https://www.laywheeler.com/country/france/rhone
https://www.bbr.com/region-545-rhone
We had our wedding reception in a restaurant in Chamonix and had their basic CdR red (and white) and I've been hearing about how nice it was from people ever since, although it was also free-flowing which may have influenced their comments! 
Sharing a carafe of the house vin rouge mid-afternoon after a long morning skiing is my happy place. 
Just didn't know (even though I don't care) if I was drinking something the French wouldn't put in the toilet.
 
trailer - that's my "nice" wine - Asda even do their own branded variety which is decent for about £12.   

Puckoon

Quote from: Milltown Row2 on October 17, 2018, 05:01:31 PM

Try and stick to the Spanish, Italian , or French reds, reduced hangovers (providing you don't drink two bottles) New world wine is cheaper but as Ive said very often on here Tesco and other shops run a 25% discount for 6 or more, which will on average give you good bottles of wines for a fiver!

I'll give you a few types later

Obviously Biased here, living on Napa's door step but why exactly should one not try New World Wines?

Napa Cabs and Pinots will go toe to toe with all and any of the French and Spanish famed wines.

I enjoy a Cote Du Rhone, a Beajoulais, and a Temperanillo - but if I wanna really get nose down in a cracking bottle of Red there are wonderful Californian and Oregon options.