Off Topic Wine, not whine

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Plum said:
I think, like most things, that by and large you get what you pay for regardless of where it's from. I also think that for most people, me included, there's a price point beyond which it's get hard to tell the difference. Especially when you crack open that 3rd bottle...

I always check what Aldi have got, they do have some good stuff but you've got to be quick off the mark. Other than that I use Majestic or Waitrose. I like a good Viognier and if I'm feeling flush a Brunello de Montalcino goes down well, but really I'll drink just about anything.
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Ooo err missus
 
GLP said:
Yes twice in August. Wine is excellent in particular the sparkling. Also makes for a great wedding venue. They have the perfect vine growing conditions- chalky, steep, south facing.

They sell it at Drewton’s - well worth trying.
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The Terroir is good, innit.
 
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I do love a good New Zealand Pinot but my favourite is Taylor's Port with a selection of different cheeses a match made in heaven.
 
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oldman said:
As there have been plenty of spirit and beer related posts/comments recently I thought it about time to enquire about fellow victims wine preferences.

In the interests of research I've tried lots of variants but always been a fan of French red, mainly Cote du Rhone region but also Bordeaux and Burgundy. During a couple of recent stints in Australia I got to sample the local stuff, Barossa Valley mainly, also like the usual Italian suspects (Chianti / Montepulciano) and Rioja. There are some decent South American ones but never really developed a taste for them, not to mention Eastern European and American options. Love holidaying in France and often pick up a really good bottle for around £4-5. Back home I usually spend £6-8 on offers but on special occasions go for Chateauneuf du Pape.

Tried a number of supply lines including supermarkets, wine merchants, and wine clubs (currently with Naked Wines).

So, what's your tipple? Any recommendations for specific makes / regions, also any good specialist shops you know of?
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I am also with Naked Wines although I am not a complete fan. Valpolicella Ripasso and Brunello do Montalcino I found to be untypical of the regions. Also, they have no Alsace whites.

My wife and I visit the continent Inthe campervan twice a year and buy 5- and 10-litre wine boxes in France. Good everyday wines for €4 or €5 a litre. I recommend the chains La Sommellerie De France (in NE France) and Intercaves. You can normally taste the wines before buying.

At the risk of sounding political, the ending of the single market may mean we go back to bringing only 2 litres of wine back from France.
 
originallambrettaman said:
Aldi do a fantastic Chateauneuf du Pape for £8.99, though they don’t always have it in stock and Morrison’s do an excellent Argentinian Malbec for a fiver.

Vivino is good if you want to check out wines, they have a scanner app, you just scan the label and it gives you reviews, prices etc.
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I thought you were teetotal these days on medical advice?
 
Citygirl said:
Was at wedding there in July . They served red , white and sparkling white which I think were all from the vineyard . They weren't the best I've ever had but weren't rubbish .
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Cheers Girl. I might have a trip up to check it out.
Looked at it online as a possible wedding venue for my youngest daughter actually, but it looked quite geared up to good weather?
 
Carmine Galante. said:
I’m off to Rome in a couple of weeks.

I’m hoping to find a British pub so won’t have to taste any of the local muck.

Anyone know where I can get a cheap fry up and a pint of Smith’s?
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I know this is drifting off mark, but the Italians do a good line in craft beer (Birra Rosso). It rarely makes it out of Italy and isn’t easy to find in Italy itself. Just look out for backstreet bars with hipsters (same as here).
 
Citygirl said:
Never been to Italy .
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You should do (if you get the chance, of course). Probably the most beautiful country I have been to, the most friendly people and the easiest language to get your head around. Top tips:
Via del Corsa in Roma.
Fish market in Venezia
Stadio artemio franchi in Firenze (fiorentina’s stadium) can just walk in and have a picnic in the stands on a non match day. You can do the same in siena’s stadium.
SAN gimignano in Toscana. Like a medieval New York City.
Great wines everywhere and a happy place to be.
 
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oldman said:
Thanks for that Syd.

My Oz favourite is currently Barossa Ink but I have every sympathy with you for the inflated prices in Australia as it's usually cheaper to buy Aussie wine in the UK than down under!
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Yes that’s true although the selection of Aussie wines in the uk is fairly limited conpared to what you can get here.

I was smashed last night drinking loads of this stuff. If you like South Australian Shiraz and can get it in the UK give it a go... https://www.liquorland.com.au/Red Wine/knappstein-shiraz-750ml_208444
 
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Football fans discussing wines and the right cheese to accompany them.
No wonder "the match day experience" isn't what it was.<laugh>
 
What? A full dog? said:
You should do (if you get the chance, of course). Probably the most beautiful country I have been to, the most friendly people and the easiest language to get your head around. Top tips:
Via del Corsa in Roma.
Fish market in Venezia
Stadio artemio franchi in Firenze (fiorentina’s stadium) can just walk in and have a picnic in the stands on a non match day. You can do the same in siena’s stadium.
SAN gimignano in Toscana. Like a medieval New York City.
Great wines everywhere and a happy place to be.
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Funny how you can picnic in community stadiums in Italy whilst ours is locked off to members of the community.
 
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