Lets Talk About Wine General Chat

[Cherub]

Il Capolavoro Appassimento. I was given this by a house guest, not one I'd normally pick up myself. I was pleasantly surprised by this - nice deep ruby colour, lot of sweet cherries balanced by some peppery spice. Very decent.

 

[Welshy]

Aldi's Limoux Chardonnay from Les Domaines Paul Mas Astélia in the Languedoc-Roussillon is one of my regular favourites.

I think it's about £12 and has a lovely "full-body, nice acidity and buttery oak". It's really reminiscent of a quality Burgundy but much cheaper

 

[Deleted member 63]

Wine is probably the only alcohol I consume with any regularity (and even it is mostly a vacation treat now). I am partial to reds but have had some whites I enjoyed, too. I really like the Spanish red we had at a resort in Cancun years ago (I had it with dinner most nights) but the picture I took of label seems to have been mislaid so I don't even know what it was now. I took the picture thinking to see if it was available through LCBO (our government booze monopoly).

 

[hannah]

I had some friends over at the weekend who travel a lot to South Africa and love South African wine so I tried to play to the crowd and picked up a bottle of Paul de Villiers Shiraz from Curious Wines.

I really enjoyed it, some really nice dark fruits big solid body with some very well balanced spice and a finish that seems to go on and on. This was a massive hit with our guests too. Comes in at £16.99 from Curious and I'd recommend it.

 

[Steve]

Was in Aldi this evening picking up some stuff for dinner, when I saw a Colombard blend on the shelf for £8. I love Colombard as I think it makes great, crisp whites, that are perfect food wines.

This wine, Vue Sur Mer Cotes de Thau, is a blend of local Terret Bourret, Piquepoul and Colombard. I must say that I'm really impressed by it for £8. It's got a decent amount of body and length, with lots of citrus and apples.

 

[Geezer]

Another Aldi wine buy. We had a bottle of "O Grande", a red blend from Chile. Very intense with oodles of rich berries, amazing for £7.49

 

[Lisa]

Currently enjoying a Dona Paula Los Cardos Cabernet Sauvignon. Nice and fruity and goes down very well.

It's making me want to try their Malbec next time.

 

[Gemma]

Just opened bottle of Julia Florista Vinho Tinto. Smooth, fruity and at only £8 means it's very enjoyable for me.

 

[hannah]

Tesco Finest Cotes De Gascogne £9 - a blend of Colombard and Gros Manseng. Mild apple and lemon flavours. It went well with the lemon chicken we had for dinner. I imagine would also work with lightly seasoned fish, seafood, pork or cheeses such as brie.

 

[Hera]

At present, I enjoy a Zweigelt, a red wine from Austria.