The Christmas Thread
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Beer and wine in the house of Stan. Mrs Stan doesn't really drink, she has the occasional glass of wine (ironic given she has to live with me, by rights she should need a constant supply of alcohol just to get through the day), Mother-in-law Stan doesn't really drink either for medical reasons, Father-in-law Stan is convinced that the world will run out of Chardonnay so makes sure he gets as much into him as quickly as possible, I drink beer, wine and occasionally cider. I like whiskey but try to avoid it as it gives me a shocking hangover. Partial to a gin and tonic but not at home.
I discovered a cheap Cloudy Bay substitute recently. I'll get a bottle of that for Mrs Stan to sip though.
And I'll get a bottle of Cloudy Bay for me
Sounds like my Dad, with any red wine.
It's the classic Kiwi Sauvignon. It's fantastic but in truth it's now overpriced as there are very similar wines that cost a lot less.
I used to like Oyster Bay but found one half the price but just as enjoyable.
Always found the Aussie and NZ whites a bit heavy and syrupy, always go French with white (Chablis). Is this really that good then?
Done the Christmas food shop today. As we aren't cooking Christmas Day not had to buy the roast accoutrements.
Got a Serrano leg.
Still got the cheese and booze run to do. Where I'm going to garden centre for as it's a bit of a farmers market.
Booze will be Lidl. Think their red wines are better than Aldi.
Got a Serrano leg.
Still got the cheese and booze run to do. Where I'm going to garden centre for as it's a bit of a farmers market.
Booze will be Lidl. Think their red wines are better than Aldi.
Better than Chablis?
What the hell do you do with that Srano leg? It's huge I'd be eating it for a year?
Had one last year. Was tremendous. Lasted over a month. Was just there on my island in the kitchen. Had a nibble every time I went in the kitchen.
The Chardonnays can be too thick and oaky. The Sauvignons are zesty. Some of the cheaper ones are too acidic which really ****s with my reflux. I find that the entry level priced ones are all like that so it's always nice to find a reasonably priced one that is zesty but doesn't burn on the way back up!
This one is as good as Cloudy Bay in Stan's opinion - https://www.majestic.co.uk/Goldwater-Sauvignon-Blanc-zid37069
No idea what that is.
Wanted a iberico leg as they are superior. But Lidl had sold out. They use pedigree black pig and it gets fed on chestnuts. Bloody lovely.
@luvgonzo
Rebthe wine yes. I prefer Sauvignon blanc to Chablis. Though if I'm going French premium wine I'm quite partial to Sancerre.
I like the crispness of a Marlborough estate Sauvignon. I'm not really a white wine drinker. Prefer red. Haven't decided what I'm buying yet. Will buy a couple of expensive ones then some decent mid range and a couple of cheap ones for visitors.
Rebthe wine yes. I prefer Sauvignon blanc to Chablis. Though if I'm going French premium wine I'm quite partial to Sancerre.
I like the crispness of a Marlborough estate Sauvignon. I'm not really a white wine drinker. Prefer red. Haven't decided what I'm buying yet. Will buy a couple of expensive ones then some decent mid range and a couple of cheap ones for visitors.
I noticed that Lidl did the black hooved pigs which are supposed to be top notch. I'm tempted to get one.
I'm the same, mainly red I tend to by just 1 or 2 bottles of white. Think I'll try this NZ stuff and compare.
If they're in stock get one. It is my favourite thing in the world. If they've got some left you could get me another and I will transfer you money on PayPal and pay for delivery.