thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
Wolf Blass. Don't know if it is supposed to be good but it goes down easy.
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
3 for a £10 in Jackie Graham's at the minute. Wouldn't know any difference from that New Zealand stuff you had
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on November 01, 2010, 03:49:41 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
3 for a £10 in Jackie Graham's at the minute. Wouldn't know any difference from that New Zealand stuff you had
they should see you over xmas!!
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 01, 2010, 03:40:43 PM
Wolf Blass. Don't know if it is supposed to be good but it goes down easy.
started my wine drinking with wolf blas !
Shiraz or cab sauvignan or a mix of both are all good from WB.
Also like Rosemount shiraz. Cant go too wrong with a red from Oz - as long as its over the €12 mark .
Had a thing for Italian riserva chianti classico ruffina 2003 and for spanish roja reds - faustino reserva or gran reserva.
these days prefer 2003 or 2005 bordeaux. So many of them its hard to choose.
Christian mouix (who works for Lynch Bages) did a sideline himself and it was under €20 a bottle from berry brothers and rudd
Superquinn supermarket did a fantastic 2005 chateau joubert for €15 but they are now selling the 2006 vintage and its not as good. Was drinking at least one of these a week.
Have to find a new 'cheaper' 'star' wine for 2011 !
Good news is that the 2009 vintage was supposed to be almost as good as 2003/2005 and is due out next year !
http://www.mitchellandson.com/bordeaux-c-21.html?keywords=&page=&sort_id=low
http://www.bbr.com/shopping/list?product_set_id_F=493¤cy_code_F=EUR
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on November 01, 2010, 03:49:41 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
3 for a £10 in Jackie Graham's at the minute. Wouldn't know any difference from that New Zealand stuff you had
you drink enough of it you will !!
NZ malborough region is supposed to be top notch for white wines.
I have no clue as I just dont like drinking whites!
Buckfast. Case closed.
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
The NZ Sauv Blanc would be up there with the best of them, next time you could try either the Montana, The Ned, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria sauvignon blanc's, or for those who like their reds Porcupine Ridge Syrah and Heartland Shiraz
Quote from: BenDover on November 01, 2010, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
The NZ Sauv Blanc would be up there with the best of them, next time you could try either the Montana, The Ned, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria sauvignon blanc's, or for those who like their reds Porcupine Ridge Syrah and Heartland Shiraz
yeah have drank alot of that recently and think it really is top stuff
Detest the taste of wine, dunno how people drink the stuff.
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 04:07:39 PM
Quote from: BenDover on November 01, 2010, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
The NZ Sauv Blanc would be up there with the best of them, next time you could try either the Montana, The Ned, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria sauvignon blanc's, or for those who like their reds Porcupine Ridge Syrah and Heartland Shiraz
yeah have drank alot of that recently and think it really is top stuff
How's it going George
Quotethese days prefer 2003 or 2005 bordeaux. So many of them its hard to choose.
I concur; I can't drink new world reds any more, I find them too sweet.
I was at the wine sales in France last week and I picked up a case of 2005 Haut Médoc for €7 a bottle. Money was tight, but there were lots of good bargains around. Last year 2005 Graves, St. Emilions and Pomerols were about €9 a bottle for the decent vineyards. Very hard to get good quality French wines in Ireland for under €25 a bottle - I despair of Superquinn.
A good start for anyone not accustomed to French wines are the Cotes du Rhone - good hearty winter wines. You should be able to get a decent one for a tenner in nearly any supermarket. Don't buy cheap Bordeaux.
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 01, 2010, 04:16:03 PM
Quotethese days prefer 2003 or 2005 bordeaux. So many of them its hard to choose.
I concur; I can't drink new world reds any more, I find them too sweet.
I was at the wine sales in France last week and I picked up a case of 2005 Haut Médoc for €7 a bottle. Money was tight, but there were lots of good bargains around. Last year 2005 Graves, St. Emilions and Pomerols were about €9 a bottle for the decent vineyards. Very hard to get good quality French wines in Ireland for under €25 a bottle - I despair of Superquinn.
A good start for anyone not accustomed to French wines are the Cotes du Rhone - good hearty winter wines. You should be able to get a decent one for a tenner in nearly any supermarket. Don't buy cheap Bordeaux.
am i right in thinking this is the same region as chateauneuf du pape? (forgive my spelling)
i got a wine from asda recently that was next door to the above vineyard and was very good just canr remeber the name
Quote from: Billys Boots on November 01, 2010, 04:16:03 PM
Quotethese days prefer 2003 or 2005 bordeaux. So many of them its hard to choose.
I concur; I can't drink new world reds any more, I find them too sweet.
I was at the wine sales in France last week and I picked up a case of 2005 Haut Médoc for €7 a bottle. Money was tight, but there were lots of good bargains around. Last year 2005 Graves, St. Emilions and Pomerols were about €9 a bottle for the decent vineyards. Very hard to get good quality French wines in Ireland for under €25 a bottle - I despair of Superquinn.
A good start for anyone not accustomed to French wines are the Cotes du Rhone - good hearty winter wines. You should be able to get a decent one for a tenner in nearly any supermarket. Don't buy cheap Bordeaux.
absolutely. ....dont buy cheap wine full stop !!
ok for students and those wanting to get drunk/blind /sick but spend a few quid more and you will actually start enjoying the taste!
Billy- you must have missed that €15 2005 chateau joubert in superquinn...it was better than most others under €30 here ! fecking lovely stuff !
defo have to get on to you about the boat to france and where you go for the vino. Its a holiday I'm looking forward to having and the wife is dreading !!
[quote author=isourboydownyet link=topic=17782.msg874384#msg874384 am i right in thinking this is the same region as chateauneuf du pape? (forgive my spelling)
i got a wine from asda recently that was next door to the above vineyard and was very good just canr remeber the name
[/quote]
corbieres possibly?
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 01, 2010, 04:25:17 PM
[quote author=isourboydownyet link=topic=17782.msg874384#msg874384 am i right in thinking this is the same region as chateauneuf du pape? (forgive my spelling)
i got a wine from asda recently that was next door to the above vineyard and was very good just canr remeber the name
corbieres possibly?
[/quote]
ah jesus thats it,god your good lb,i knew you had a hidden talent :D
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 04:26:45 PM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 01, 2010, 04:25:17 PM
[quote author=isourboydownyet link=topic=17782.msg874384#msg874384 am i right in thinking this is the same region as chateauneuf du pape? (forgive my spelling)
i got a wine from asda recently that was next door to the above vineyard and was very good just canr remeber the name
corbieres possibly?
ah jesus thats it,god your good lb,i knew you had a hidden talent :D
[/quote]
that I was boderline alcoholic isnt much of a talent- also kind of heriditary ..if you ask about the town !!
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 01, 2010, 04:31:03 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 04:26:45 PM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 01, 2010, 04:25:17 PM
[quote author=isourboydownyet link=topic=17782.msg874384#msg874384 am i right in thinking this is the same region as chateauneuf du pape? (forgive my spelling)
i got a wine from asda recently that was next door to the above vineyard and was very good just canr remeber the name
corbieres possibly?
ah jesus thats it,god your good lb,i knew you had a hidden talent :D
that I was boderline alcoholic isnt much of a talent- also kind of heriditary ..if you ask about the town !![/quote]
Try Crozes Hermitage too (from Rhone region) - Sainsburys and Asda do good versions for about £6. If you have the cash (£15-20), go for the Hermitage occasionally. A mate of mine likes Gigondas too; I find it to be a bit sugary and expensive (for what you get).
I like the Campo Viejo Reserva (Silver label). I think it's a lovely Spanish red.
(http://library.bevnetwork.com/bottles/645/68842.jpg)
Quotedefo have to get on to you about the boat to france and where you go for the vino. Its a holiday I'm looking forward to having and the wife is dreading !!
I go to the Vendee, halfway down the west coast - the wine sales are usually on at Halloween, so it's handy for the kids off school. I think the wine sales in Brittany are in September, if you want a cheap holiday (but the weather's invariably shite). As a claret enthusiast, you should be thinking about the Bordeaux region - Ryanair fly to several place close by (but you woult be able to bring any home). It's an 8hr drive from Roscoff/Cherbourg though. A flight to La Rochelle will take you the Charente-Maritime département, which is about an hour north of Cognac region - might be a good compromise. Depends really on what her indoors likes, to keep her sweet. :)
Been drinking a few of these recently:
(http://www.volunteer.blogs.com/winewaves/images/ferrari-carano_sonoma_fume_blanc_2005.jpg)
Nice smokey fruity blanc from Napa
(http://www.hamptonswines.com/images/coppola-cabernet-sauvignon.png)
Great Cabernet
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_oiY-LR-recU/SwTXcVZtdtI/AAAAAAAADK0/V_ryWOWP8YQ/s1600/Beaujolais-LouisJadot-BTL.JPG)
Cracking Beaujolais from Louis J'adot.
As long as it's 13% and under £7, any white at all.
Quote from: illdecide on November 01, 2010, 04:12:17 PM
Detest the taste of wine, dunno how people drink the stuff.
Next time you have to bring a bottle, get some Wolf Blas yellow label and check it out. If you hate it, at least you've tried and everyone else will enjoy it.
Its not Monty Python buth sketch is the same
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4GvN4wGUZI
Two buck chuck leads the way for discounted 'decent' wine.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/06/02/eveningnews/main556620.shtml
Quote from: ONeill on November 01, 2010, 05:27:04 PM
As long as it's 13% and under £7, any white at all.
Same with me only red
Quote from: Banana Man on November 01, 2010, 03:59:22 PM
Buckfast. Case closed.
Oh yes.The bottle of bad manners is some stuff!
Quote from: Doogie Browser on November 01, 2010, 05:32:54 PM
Two buck chuck leads the way for discounted 'decent' wine.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/06/02/eveningnews/main556620.shtml
Tis a great cheap bottle of plonk for sure.
I hate wine snobs who only drink certain wine with certain food and all that shite.
I like Pinot Grigio I don't care what brand and I get a fine one in Lidl for 4.99.
I couldn't give a shite about smelling it or swirling it in your gob before hand,its all a load of bollix,just drink the f**king thing.
I also like White Zinfadel
I usually get either Blossom Hill,Bend in the River,Barefoot or Sutter Home.
But always take a sip at the restaurant before the waiter leaves.
Nothing worse than a corked red.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 01, 2010, 06:21:06 PM
Quote from: Doogie Browser on November 01, 2010, 05:32:54 PM
Two buck chuck leads the way for discounted 'decent' wine.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/06/02/eveningnews/main556620.shtml
Tis a great cheap bottle of plonk for sure.
I've had that stuff, and although I'm no expert I thought it was quite nice.
Some of the smaller vineyards in California (Paso Robles) does lovely wine, especially Tobin James
Not to be too forward, but if Lynchbhoy were to extend me a cordial invite to his abode, I am convinced that I would appreciate it.
Mitchelton Blackwood Park Reisling is my favourite white. It's about 10.99 a bottle in Dunnes.
My favourite Red is Chateau Musar from Lebanon. Fuckin hard to get these days though. I also like Gran Sasso Montepulciano D'Abruzzo.
Cue Lynchbhoy lecturing me about Bordeaux... ;)
French, Spanish, Italian, Chilean and Argentinian reds for me. I have a couple of favourites for each and tend to bulk-buy whenever Tesco has a deal on - you can often get bottles down from £10 to £5 and if you buy 6 bottles, you get another 5% off. Tesco doing a deal at the minute apparently with 25% off when you buy 6 bottles or more (in the north anyway) - think it's only for this week. Time to stock up for Christmas.
This seems like an excellant thread.
Any of you guys got any recommendations for a man who knows nothing about wine.
Where do i start??
Puck, that Louis Jadot Beaujolais was my staple for a while, the kind I would just drink a bottle of on a Fri night by the fire.
I'd be a big Fleurie fan, with all the ski trips to the Alps there are lots of nice local varities over that part of France for me to try.
White-wise, I'm a Chablis fan. Must also explain why I go for chardonnay as opposed to the sauvignon blancs etc. Asda had a lovely chablis down to about £6 or £7 a few weeks ago.
Definitely completely biased towards French wine.
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 01, 2010, 03:40:43 PM
Wolf Blass. Don't know if it is supposed to be good but it goes down easy.
There is a starter for red.
Also go for 13% wines.
Quote from: BenDover on November 01, 2010, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
The NZ Sauv Blanc would be up there with the best of them, next time you could try either the Montana, The Ned, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria sauvignon blanc's, or for those who like their reds Porcupine Ridge Syrah and Heartland Shiraz
Try Hunters vineyard for the Sauvignon - bit pricey, but a great bottle nonetheless.
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 06:26:29 PM
I hate wine snobs who only drink certain wine with certain food and all that shite.
I like Pinot Grigio I don't care what brand and I get a fine one in Lidl for 4.99.
I couldn't give a shite about smelling it or swirling it in your gob before hand,its all a load of bollix,just drink the f**king thing.
I also like White Zinfadel
I usually get either Blossom Hill,Bend in the River,Barefoot or Sutter Home.
Fanny.
Rarely drink never mind drink wine but when I do can only be a NZ Sauv Blanc. That or Buckfast.
Any wines out there that the hangover is not too bad to handle?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 01, 2010, 09:40:59 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 06:26:29 PM
I hate wine snobs who only drink certain wine with certain food and all that shite.
I like Pinot Grigio I don't care what brand and I get a fine one in Lidl for 4.99.
I couldn't give a shite about smelling it or swirling it in your gob before hand,its all a load of bollix,just drink the f**king thing.
I also like White Zinfadel
I usually get either Blossom Hill,Bend in the River,Barefoot or Sutter Home.
Fanny.
I like a bit of that as well.
Did anyone see britain's most disgusting drinks on BBC a couple of weeks ago? they showed making of cheap wine, it certainly put me off it.
Quote from: ross4life on November 01, 2010, 10:06:40 PM
Did anyone see britain's most disgusting drinks on BBC a couple of weeks ago? they showed making of cheap wine, it certainly put me off it.
No but you've got me interested now.Details please!
Quote from: beer baron on November 01, 2010, 10:10:59 PM
Quote from: ross4life on November 01, 2010, 10:06:40 PM
Did anyone see britain's most disgusting drinks on BBC a couple of weeks ago? they showed making of cheap wine, it certainly put me off it.
No but you've got me interested now.Details please!
Found a clip which is better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Q1M1f2Rvk
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 09:58:56 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 01, 2010, 09:40:59 PM
Quote from: The Real Laoislad on November 01, 2010, 06:26:29 PM
I hate wine snobs who only drink certain wine with certain food and all that shite.
I like Pinot Grigio I don't care what brand and I get a fine one in Lidl for 4.99.
I couldn't give a shite about smelling it or swirling it in your gob before hand,its all a load of bollix,just drink the f**king thing.
I also like White Zinfadel
I usually get either Blossom Hill,Bend in the River,Barefoot or Sutter Home.
Fanny.
I like a bit of that as well.
I'm assuming not red.
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on November 01, 2010, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: BenDover on November 01, 2010, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
The NZ Sauv Blanc would be up there with the best of them, next time you could try either the Montana, The Ned, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria sauvignon blanc's, or for those who like their reds Porcupine Ridge Syrah and Heartland Shiraz
Try Hunters vineyard for the Sauvignon - bit pricey, but a great bottle nonetheless.
The wife and I were in NZ a couple of years ago and stayed in the Marlborough area. We hired a couple of bikes and cycled around the vineyards. Its quite a small area and the roads are flat which makes it easy to do. You get to sample all the wines for free (self control required) Anyway probably the best vineyards we were in were Wither Hills and Highfield. Lovely wine, it was like lemonade.
If you're in M&S their Shepherds Ridge Sauv Blanc is actually Wither Hills, its a pound or so cheaper there.
I have a liking for Austrialian wines. McGuigan's Black Label Chardonnay.
I believe their family can be traced back to Greencastle.
Quote from: caughtredhanded on November 01, 2010, 11:46:19 PM
Quote from: playwiththewind1st on November 01, 2010, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: BenDover on November 01, 2010, 04:05:40 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 01, 2010, 03:34:12 PM
thought i would start a thread so people on here can recommend a wine they have had to others,i am not one of these who can tell year or grape but love my wines and i had a class sauvignon blanc called wither hills from new zealand at the weekend.
The NZ Sauv Blanc would be up there with the best of them, next time you could try either the Montana, The Ned, Oyster Bay, Villa Maria sauvignon blanc's, or for those who like their reds Porcupine Ridge Syrah and Heartland Shiraz
Try Hunters vineyard for the Sauvignon - bit pricey, but a great bottle nonetheless.
The wife and I were in NZ a couple of years ago and stayed in the Marlborough area. We hired a couple of bikes and cycled around the vineyards. Its quite a small area and the roads are flat which makes it easy to do. You get to sample all the wines for free (self control required) Anyway probably the best vineyards we were in were Wither Hills and Highfield. Lovely wine, it was like lemonade.
If you're in M&S their Shepherds Ridge Sauv Blanc is actually Wither Hills, its a pound or so cheaper there.
the first time i had wither hills was saturday night and i thought it was unreal,you get that sharp kick with the first sip and it just glides down the throat.
just checked there and tesco are doing a case for £39,i paid 29.95 for a bottle in malmaison!!!!
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2010, 06:45:24 PM
Not to be too forward, but if Lynchbhoy were to extend me a cordial invite to his abode, I am convinced that I would appreciate it.
next time yer over for a game- get me a ticket and I'll crack open the 05's no problem !
I'd say Billy is a greater officionado than me though !
McGrens wouldnt appreciate the good red vino, he can come for the buckfast!
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 02, 2010, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2010, 06:45:24 PM
Not to be too forward, but if Lynchbhoy were to extend me a cordial invite to his abode, I am convinced that I would appreciate it.
next time yer over for a game- get me a ticket and I'll crack open the 05's no problem !
I'd say Billy is a greater officionado than me though !
McGrens wouldnt appreciate the good red vino, he can come for the buckfast!
Nice.
Quote from: mc_grens on November 02, 2010, 01:52:41 PM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 02, 2010, 01:48:20 PM
Quote from: Main Street on November 01, 2010, 06:45:24 PM
Not to be too forward, but if Lynchbhoy were to extend me a cordial invite to his abode, I am convinced that I would appreciate it.
next time yer over for a game- get me a ticket and I'll crack open the 05's no problem !
I'd say Billy is a greater officionado than me though !
McGrens wouldnt appreciate the good red vino, he can come for the buckfast!
Nice.
at least its an invite !
bring yer own btw ! ;)
had a lovely sauvignon blanc last nitgh.oceans edge from new zealand,tesco doing it 1/2 price at £4.49
Not exactly a wine connoisseur but trying my best over last few months to rectify that. Two lovely spanish reds i've come across in that time:
Remelluri 2005 Reserva (Rioja)
Mas d'en Compte (Priorat)
I take it all back. I died a slow, miserable death today. Had to leave work and go and sleep in the parking lot at the store next door.
On another note, how much and safe is wine to drink? I recently cut down on it. I was drinking a bottle of wine plus a night but now I just drink a bottle on Mons, Weds, Fris and Sats and some Suns. I don't believe in any of the governement guidelines crap as I see drunks in Belfast City Centre every day and they're still drinking well into their 50s, solid.
I recently heard of a boy who drank every day for years, stopped and then died 2 weeks later because his body didn't like just blood and water running through it. His body had evolved into perceiving alcohol as normal.
Quote from: Olly on November 05, 2010, 11:20:23 AM
On another note, how much and safe is wine to drink? I recently cut down on it. I was drinking a bottle of wine plus a night but now I just drink a bottle on Mons, Weds, Fris and Sats and some Suns. I don't believe in any of the governement guidelines crap as I see drunks in Belfast City Centre every day and they're still drinking well into their 50s, solid.
I recently heard of a boy who drank every day for years, stopped and then died 2 weeks later because his body didn't like just blood and water running through it. His body had evolved into perceiving alcohol as normal.
Drink all you can....life is too short, although I hope you have quit smoking
Billy's going to love this.... :D
superquinn seem to have a wine sale on right now
must go in to see if some of those reduced wines are 2005 or 2003, but while my preferred Chateau jouberg seems to be now just 2006 I will def go with this very cheap and good red bordeaux for the reduced price of €8 (normally €10.50 it says though this has been sold at €12 in the past couple of years).
Chateau le Mayne Bordeaux Superieur AOC
for the price its better than the rest of superquinns more expensive reds (the non 2005 ones)
including the bottles over €30
I'm heading into superquinn on the way home and i'll buy at least half a dozen of these at €8.
I was going to go to mitchells wine shop today (http://www.mitchellandson.com/) to see if they had any bargains, but you wont beat the chateau le mayne - not for that price!
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 11:51:58 AM
superquinn seem to have a wine sale on right now
must go in to see if some of those reduced wines are 2005 or 2003, but while my preferred Chateau jouberg seems to be now just 2006 I will def go with this very cheap and good red bordeaux for the reduced price of €8 (normally €10.50 it says though this has been sold at €12 in the past couple of years).
Chateau le Mayne Bordeaux Superieur AOC
for the price its better than the rest of superquinns more expensive reds (the non 2005 ones)
including the bottles over €30
I'm heading into superquinn on the way home and i'll buy at least half a dozen of these at €8.
I was going to go to mitchells wine shop today (http://www.mitchellandson.com/) to see if they had any bargains, but you wont beat the chateau le mayne - not for that price!
i like your style,horse it into you sir!!
Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on November 05, 2010, 11:26:14 AM
Quote from: Olly on November 05, 2010, 11:20:23 AM
On another note, how much and safe is wine to drink? I recently cut down on it. I was drinking a bottle of wine plus a night but now I just drink a bottle on Mons, Weds, Fris and Sats and some Suns. I don't believe in any of the governement guidelines crap as I see drunks in Belfast City Centre every day and they're still drinking well into their 50s, solid.
I recently heard of a boy who drank every day for years, stopped and then died 2 weeks later because his body didn't like just blood and water running through it. His body had evolved into perceiving alcohol as normal.
Drink all you can....life is too short, although I hope you have quit smoking
If its all too short ...why waste all your time drinking? The most overrated pastime ever invented.
The whole notion of drinking to excess being a thing to do when you want to enjoy ones self has to be one of the biggest cons foisted on our world. Look around your local next time and see if its an enjoyment a dependancy or just a bad choice of hobby for those who have no get up and go.
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 05, 2010, 11:59:32 AM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 11:51:58 AM
superquinn seem to have a wine sale on right now
must go in to see if some of those reduced wines are 2005 or 2003, but while my preferred Chateau jouberg seems to be now just 2006 I will def go with this very cheap and good red bordeaux for the reduced price of €8 (normally €10.50 it says though this has been sold at €12 in the past couple of years).
Chateau le Mayne Bordeaux Superieur AOC
for the price its better than the rest of superquinns more expensive reds (the non 2005 ones)
including the bottles over €30
I'm heading into superquinn on the way home and i'll buy at least half a dozen of these at €8.
I was going to go to mitchells wine shop today (http://www.mitchellandson.com/) to see if they had any bargains, but you wont beat the chateau le mayne - not for that price!
i like your style,horse it into you sir!!
absolutely not !
nice bottle - even chateau la mayne - in a glass, warmed in your hand for 15 - 20 mins then sipped slowly.
Would only drink half a bottle a night now - a few years back it would be two per night!
buy good vino in bulk when I find it - esp at a good price!
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 12:33:35 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 05, 2010, 11:59:32 AM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 11:51:58 AM
superquinn seem to have a wine sale on right now
must go in to see if some of those reduced wines are 2005 or 2003, but while my preferred Chateau jouberg seems to be now just 2006 I will def go with this very cheap and good red bordeaux for the reduced price of €8 (normally €10.50 it says though this has been sold at €12 in the past couple of years).
Chateau le Mayne Bordeaux Superieur AOC
for the price its better than the rest of superquinns more expensive reds (the non 2005 ones)
including the bottles over €30
I'm heading into superquinn on the way home and i'll buy at least half a dozen of these at €8.
I was going to go to mitchells wine shop today (http://www.mitchellandson.com/) to see if they had any bargains, but you wont beat the chateau le mayne - not for that price!
i like your style,horse it into you sir!!
absolutely not !
nice bottle - even chateau la mayne - in a glass, warmed in your hand for 15 - 20 mins then sipped slowly.
Would only drink half a bottle a night now - a few years back it would be two per night!
buy good vino in bulk when I find it - esp at a good price!
now theres a question,how long after opening a bottle of red would you need to drink it?
half an hour i'd give it.
some of the newer bordeaux wines you could have open for a couple of hours - the extra air takes the sharp edge off .
check to see when you pull the cork out of the bottle how dark it is. if its a light shade of pink, then just leave for a wee while and/or drink. if its dark red nearly black, then pour the vino into a jug and leave for 15-20 mins and then pour back into the bottle.
The darker the cork, the better the vine will tase if you warm it in the glass in your hand for 15 mins before drinking.
sounds mentla, but the taste between drinking straight out of the bottle compared to letting air at the wine and having it warm in your hand - well its like drinking two different bottles of wine !
Quote from: Puckoon on November 05, 2010, 03:00:09 AM
I take it all back. I died a slow, miserable death today. Had to leave work and go and sleep in the parking lot at the store next door.
I'm told that the new world wines, especially the Australians and Chileans are produced too quickly, i.e. fermentation is quickened/augmentation through the addition of extra sugar to the process (most of the old world wines only have sugars naturally occurring in the grapes). The effect of adding sugar is to make the wines sweeter, heavier and more prone to fusel oil production (these are the lads that give you a hangover).
I have to say, I haven't had a wine hangover since I stopped drinking Aussie and Chillean wines.
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 03:50:48 PM
half an hour i'd give it.
some of the newer bordeaux wines you could have open for a couple of hours - the extra air takes the sharp edge off .
check to see when you pull the cork out of the bottle how dark it is. if its a light shade of pink, then just leave for a wee while and/or drink. if its dark red nearly black, then pour the vino into a jug and leave for 15-20 mins and then pour back into the bottle.
The darker the cork, the better the vine will tase if you warm it in the glass in your hand for 15 mins before drinking.
sounds mentla, but the taste between drinking straight out of the bottle compared to letting air at the wine and having it warm in your hand - well its like drinking two different bottles of wine !
sorry what i meant to say was if you only drank half the bottle,how long could you leave the other half before you would need to drink it?1 day? 2 days?
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 05, 2010, 04:16:28 PM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 03:50:48 PM
half an hour i'd give it.
some of the newer bordeaux wines you could have open for a couple of hours - the extra air takes the sharp edge off .
check to see when you pull the cork out of the bottle how dark it is. if its a light shade of pink, then just leave for a wee while and/or drink. if its dark red nearly black, then pour the vino into a jug and leave for 15-20 mins and then pour back into the bottle.
The darker the cork, the better the vine will tase if you warm it in the glass in your hand for 15 mins before drinking.
sounds mentla, but the taste between drinking straight out of the bottle compared to letting air at the wine and having it warm in your hand - well its like drinking two different bottles of wine !
sorry what i meant to say was if you only drank half the bottle,how long could you leave the other half before you would need to drink it?1 day? 2 days?
if its a cheap bottle of wine then you prob should finish it the next day as they turn to vinegar with exposure to air. With most of the better bordeaux reds at least, they will be good and mostly or sometimes even better with a couple of days aeration.
villa maria Sauvignon Blanc in asda for £4.48,a complete bargain normally around £8 or £9
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 04:29:04 PM
Quote from: isourboydownyet on November 05, 2010, 04:16:28 PM
Quote from: lynchbhoy on November 05, 2010, 03:50:48 PM
half an hour i'd give it.
some of the newer bordeaux wines you could have open for a couple of hours - the extra air takes the sharp edge off .
check to see when you pull the cork out of the bottle how dark it is. if its a light shade of pink, then just leave for a wee while and/or drink. if its dark red nearly black, then pour the vino into a jug and leave for 15-20 mins and then pour back into the bottle.
The darker the cork, the better the vine will tase if you warm it in the glass in your hand for 15 mins before drinking.
sounds mentla, but the taste between drinking straight out of the bottle compared to letting air at the wine and having it warm in your hand - well its like drinking two different bottles of wine !
sorry what i meant to say was if you only drank half the bottle,how long could you leave the other half before you would need to drink it?1 day? 2 days?
if its a cheap bottle of wine then you prob should finish it the next day as they turn to vinegar with exposure to air. With most of the better bordeaux reds at least, they will be good and mostly or sometimes even better with a couple of days aeration.
I always whack the cork back it and stick it in the fridge; yeah I know red wine in the fridge, but sorry I like it chilled. The opened bottle will last me 3 or 4 days, nice wee Riojas, never pay more than €5 a bottle; and that's only on special occasions
AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Red wine in the fridge, surely you can get arrested for that!
Quote from: crossdoesitbest on November 25, 2010, 02:20:14 PM
AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Red wine in the fridge, surely you can get arrested for that!
Lots of red are supposed to be served at cellar temperatures and not room temperature to prevent the alcohol overpowering the flavours. So unless you have a cellar, then pop it in the fridge for a bit.
In Spain they often chill their red wine in the Summer. Very unpretentious about their wine, the Spanish, which doesn't stop them making some great stuff.
Quote from: Hardy on November 25, 2010, 03:27:43 PM
In Spain they often chill their red wine in the Summer. Very unpretentious about their wine, the Spanish, which doesn't stop them making some great stuff.
especially the rose
spanish make some great wine. Rioja resevas hard to beat. never really get a bad one. Dirt cheap in spain.
Quote from: thebigfella on November 25, 2010, 03:24:25 PM
Quote from: crossdoesitbest on November 25, 2010, 02:20:14 PM
AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! Red wine in the fridge, surely you can get arrested for that!
Lots of red are supposed to be served at cellar temperatures and not room temperature to prevent the alcohol overpowering the flavours. So unless you have a cellar, then pop it in the fridge for a bit.
Still can't see myself killing a nice bottle of McGuigan's black label by putting it in the fridge, much prefer to put it in front of the stove, but hey every man to his own tastes!!!!
Quote from: The Worker on November 01, 2010, 09:48:28 PM
Any wines out there that the hangover is not too bad to handle?
Don't know, but Buckfast to get rid of the hangover would be my suggestion.
Any wine I have ever drank gives me such a sore head the next day that its not worth it. Apart from Martini Asti which I'm sure most proper wine drinkers would say is like p**h.
Deakin Estate Shiraz, Generous and juicy with an exhilarating full bodied berry sensation
Quote from: wavesofTORRES on November 25, 2010, 10:08:30 PM
Deakin Estate Shiraz, Generous and juicy with an exhilarating full bodied berry sensation
Sounds like the girls I used to shift at college
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Currently having a bottle of the above. Bellisimo.
Is that a hotel room in the background. are you up to naughties ?
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on December 02, 2010, 09:40:35 PM
Is that a hotel room in the background. are you up to naughties ?
At home, but herself doesn't like this wine so more for me!
Have a few budvar in the fridge as well, you might remember them (coz I don't!).
Is drinking a 2000 Merlot ok, in 2011?
Quote from: ONeill on June 24, 2011, 12:32:31 AM
Is drinking a 2000 Merlot ok, in 2011?
A
Tesco no, a
Cennatoio Mammolo maybe ;)
The Bulgarian Merlot from the Suhindol Estate?
Wouldn't have a notion Shane. Giving it a lash might be your only option on that one (buckets at the ready).
I just drank a £2.59 chenin blanc from Lidl and it was surprisingly nice
I had a lovely bottle of American Viognier the other night from the Clay Station winery.
South African (Cape) Sauvignon blancs (Some of the Chilean SB's not too bad either).
Pinot Grigios or for something really easy to drink a Soave from the Venice area.
Quote from: Denn Forever on November 01, 2010, 06:31:06 PM
But always take a sip at the restaurant before the waiter leaves.
Nothing worse than a corked red.
Why do they go through that 5h1t3 when it is a screw top? :-\
AC/DC launch their wine collection.
http://www.licensing.biz/news/7700/ACDC-wine-line-hits-shelves-in-Australia
Whole lotta rosé