I’m currently enjoying a wine renaissance, and I never thought I’d have such appreciation of a good red. I’m really interested to hear what the rest of you think. Rioja is what’s doing it for me right now, but I’m not adverse to a Merlot or a cabaret Sauvignon.
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10-03-2018 09:16 PM #1
The red
United we stand here....
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10-03-2018 10:11 PM #2
I'm not a huge red wine drinker, but am lucky to have mates that really know their stuff (wine savvy is almost a national pass time here, as opposed to the show-offy thing it can sometimes be in the UK). If I were to choose, then merlot's a good shout, but I also like the peppery taste you can get with Shiraz and Pinot Noir)
Interestingly, people here rave about wine deals to be found in Lidl of all places.
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11-03-2018 03:16 AM #3This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
United we stand here....
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11-03-2018 07:58 AM #5
A Californian Zinfandel is my favourite. An Italian Primitivo is good as well (same grape as Zinfandel) and Lidl do a good one but I prefer the Californian stuff for some reason.
I also like an Argentinian Malbec (particularly with steak), Kiwi Pinot Noir, Kiwi Syrah (which is Shiraz) or a Cab Sav (not really fussed where it’s from).
We’ve done a fair amount of wine tasting tours on our travels (Napa Valley, Tuscany, Waiheke and Hawkes Bay in NZ) that have increased our appreciation of wine.
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11-03-2018 09:42 AM #6
I love red wine, usually Spanish. If you like Rioja, you’ll love Tempranillo
I also like my red wine cold, know it’s a crime, but goes down so easily when it’s chilled
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11-03-2018 09:51 AM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
So chilled might actually be the way to go
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11-03-2018 10:10 AM #8This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
If the menu means that a white is in order, the good red will usually make an appearance with the cheese.
If nobody wants cheese, then it will be drunk and savoured after the meal.
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11-03-2018 09:09 PM #11This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
Presume the establishment you work for, serve it cold/chilled?
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11-03-2018 10:44 PM #12
For me, red wine at room temperature brings out the most flavour, but I can see where the ‘slightly chilled’ preference comes from. My ‘go to’ red at the moment is Argentinian Malbec. 🍇🍷
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12-03-2018 03:43 PM #13
I like Rioja, and as said (sure I replied to this in the other thread as well) I put it in the fridge.
I dont drink it very much though as it tends to get me pretty wrecked quickly and the head the next day doesn't mix with a 5 year old son.
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12-03-2018 04:25 PM #14
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I only drink Beaujolais, a bottle per day.
Sounds a lot but it is a light wine 12.5* and very easy to drink with food. All supermarkets sell it
but Morrisons and Asda are best. Give it a try!
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15-03-2018 11:53 AM #18
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Some fantastic wines, red, white and green, (vinho verde), from Portugal. Portuguese wine is very under rated in particular wine from the Duro region.
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15-03-2018 05:11 PM #20
I like old world reds:French and Italian more than Aussie or California. And it's tragically unfashionable but I always try to get some Beaujolais Nouveau in November, it's just the most cheerful wine in existence.
Also a word for Château Musar from the Bekaa Valley in the Lebanon, amazing wine, amazing back story. Hard to get hold of but majestic had some 2005 recently at about £20.Last edited by hibsbollah; 15-03-2018 at 05:58 PM.
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15-03-2018 05:17 PM #21
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Yes, for over ten years. Absolutely no bad after effects.
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16-03-2018 10:08 PM #22
Wine's a bit hit or miss. That's the interest in it, I suppose. When you discover one you like it's a joy. But it's a downer when a red tastes like chalk dust or a white like paint stripper. Generally, I'd say the more you spend the safer you are.
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17-03-2018 07:59 PM #23
I love red wine but I’ll admit that it all tastes the same to me.
It has to be chilled too.
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21-03-2018 07:56 PM #24
I meant to post this here.
http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/s...20171121139474
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22-03-2018 03:08 PM #25
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24-03-2018 11:22 AM #28
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Two and a half years until a free bus pass!
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