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In vino veritas - what wine are you drinking?
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To mark an occasion managed to track down a bottle of this in Dublin (Gibneys Malahide). This is a Central Otago Pinot noir from estate vineyards owned by actor Sam Neill.
A deserved 91 points from Wine Spectator:
Fresh and juicy, featuring cherry and raspberry flavors that are bright and fragrant, with details of toasted rye, dried lavender and sarsaparilla, set on a dense, tight body. Shows plenty of concentration and spicy details that linger. This may become more expressive with short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2030.
It's a fantastic wine, although I don't think I could justify the price €45 again considering the amazing wines you can get for half the price.
All the technical info about the wine is here:
https://www.twopaddocks.com/our-wines/current-wines/two-paddocks/2016-two-paddocks-pinot-noir/
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Is that a screwtop? Not that I'm a screwtop snob.
I just don't recall seeing too many 45e screwtops
By gad. Nothing gets past you!
It's a fancy Stelvin closure screwtop, have only seen it on more expensive bottles from the Antipodes:
https://www.amcor.com/stelvin"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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It literally makes no difference to me, the only thing I dislike are plastic corks. I’d prefer a screw top to a plastic cork anyday.
Incidentally I had to pour away a bottle of Chilean Pinot Noir last night as it was tainted, despite being screwcap.
Surly you enjoy the *PoP* of the cork no?
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I’m currently enjoying a glass of this Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Colombard from South Africa. It came in my latest box from the Sunday Times Wine Club. It’s very fresh and lively, with gooseberries tempered by some soft fruit.
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It can be hard to find mini bottles of wines with something drinkable in them.
Not making any great claims for these wines but they are decent enough for when you just want one glass with dinner, and readily available in supermarkets.
Carmen Reserva Premier Cabernet Sauvignon
Cono Sur Bicicleta Merlot
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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A juicy blockbuster Australian red, d'Arenberg "The Stump Jump" 2016.
It's a blend of Grenache Syrah Mourvedre, which is the same mix as typical Cotes du Rhone.
€12 in Dunnes Stores at the moment or €9 if bought as part of the 25% off 6 bottles deal.
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I should probably look in O'Briens more when buying wine. A friend brought this over last night and we had it with the chorizo and rice bake from the boards cooking club.
Very well balanced and hides the 14.5% very well.
A bit on the pricey side at 20+. But if you like Malbec it's definitely worth it.
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Taittinger Brut NV Champagne - not drinking it right now but picked up a bottle of this for special occasion as it's on offer for €40 in O'Briens. A lovely dry champagne, not too acidic or aggressive.
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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I don't drink a huge amount of rose but yesterday's weather called for it.
This was outstanding really fresh,vibrant summer fruits
I can see this making more outings over the summer
Normally 18.99e from curious wines but they currently have 20% of Rhone wines so came in just over 15e.
Probably not the perfect match but had it with slices of for once, not overly salty salami I picked up in the English Market.
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^^ Really intrigued by that Vacqueyras rosé. Must pick up a bottle next time I’m home.
My mother in law had a bottle of Chateau Souverain Californian Chardonnay for lunch today. Really pleasantly surprised by the value for money here (currently €12 in Tesco). It’s rare to get Cali wines of good quality at this price point. Medium bodied, nice touches of buttery oak with good freshness for balance.
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Nice organic Tempranillo- Syrah mix for under a tenner.
Well 20% off Spain at the mo in curious wines normally 11.49
It seems everyone is increasing their stock of organic wines. Tasting notes mention subtle but I found it very fruit forward. I had with a really beautiful T-Bone from the local butcher.
It mentions to chill in warmer weather, I had it at 18 on the nose but can see it benefiting from 20-30 minutes at a cooler temp before opening.
Oh and yeah, it's a screw top and I think my first screw top organic wine. :eek:
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Picked this one up for €12 in Dunnes as part of 6 bottles for the 25% back in points deal.
- Dona Paula Estate Black Edition
- Argentinian red blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
- The OH is a big fan of the basic Dona Paula Malbec which is probably one of the best under €10 supermarkets wines, but I think the blend here takes things up a notch
- Had some real depth of flavour, intense black purple color gonna say black cherries?
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Tonight’s wine was the Lingenfelder Estate Riesling Trocken from O’Briens for €20. I’ve had this on the shelf for a while, so not sure when it went out of stock. A nice stony, not kerosene-y, Riesling with citrus and nice acidity.
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Picked this one up for €12 in Dunnes as part of 6 bottles for the 25% back in points deal.
- Dona Paula Estate Black Edition
- Argentinian red blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot
- The OH is a big fan of the basic Dona Paula Malbec which is probably one of the best under €10 supermarkets wines, but I think the blend here takes things up a notch
- Had some real depth of flavour, intense black purple color gonna say black cherries?
Tried this out, for a "supermarket" wine and the price it's a very decent wine.
I thought the alcohol was a bit over done on it though
I'm confused if I remember you're not a fan of wines with a lot of alcohol on them but any wine I've tried you recommend I find the alcohol too much and I love strong reds.
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Tried this out, for a "supermarket" wine and the price it's a very decent wine.
I thought the alcohol was a bit over done on it though
I'm confused if I remember you're not a fan of wines with a lot of alcohol on them but any wine I've tried you recommend I find the alcohol too much and I love strong reds.
Maybe I didn't decant it long enough. *shrug*
I didn't pick up on that, although I have noticed that wines have been edging up by 0.5% or 1% over say 3 years ago. Getting hard to find 12.5% wines around.
So maybe my palate has de-sensitised, or it could be the decanting as you note."To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Picked up a bottle of this on trip to Italy (Ventimiglia) I don't think the Lohsa brand is available here but must keep an eye out for the Morellino di Scansano version of Sangiovese.
This was 14.5% but well balanced, smooth and depth of fruit flavour.
Decanted for 1 hour
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We tasted this Montefalco Sagrantino in my monthly wine club - one of the members had imported a case following a visit to the winemaker. Sangrantino is a local grape to the Umbria region, particularly Montefalco. This particular wine was an incredible 16.5% but it genuinely didn't register. Very beautifully balanced, great flavour intensity, lots of freshness and great potential for aging. €18 per bottle direct from the grower, plus €3 per bottle shipping to Ireland apparently.
This kind of find makes me so happy to know other people who enjoy wine as much as I do.
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This was LIDL's wine of the week last weekend, replacing the advertised Tarragona Rioja Riserva (which is also lovely).
LIDL Chianti Riserva DOCG 2015, from Corte Alle Mura. It was €6.75 down from rrp €9 and checks in at 13%.
I decanted it 2 hours before, I find that helps a lot with Chiantis and was rewarded with a silky red, with a nice long dry finish. Went perfectly with LIDL's rib roast on the bone.
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Opened a bottle of Quinta de Aciprestes Douro red to go with our BBQ steak last night.
This wine is a blend, and it doesn’t give the composition on the label. A bit of Googling suggests that it’s a mix of Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz. This was a beautifully structured wine showing great balance between dark red fruit flavours and notes of vanilla and smoke.
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Tough challenge on the wine pairing front... M&S Pork shoulder, lightly smoked with an apple BBQ rub.
Went for Aussie Shiraz from the McGuigan range - 2015 bin 956 - picked up on offer in Tesco for €7.
Perfect "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Had some Italian guests over, so tough crowd :pac:
In the decanter was this beauty.
Tasting notes on the website mention
sweet red fruits and integrating beautifully with savoury elements of coffee bean, vanilla, cocoa and truffle.
Did not get most of those, but an amazing spice hit with the red fruits.
It's 13.5% but with a body of a 14+ and organic.
17.99e from curious wines
We had this with a very slowly cooked lamb leg with all the trimmings
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I am mostly a red wine drinker but this was a lovely white, went perfectly with seafood in white sauce. €19 from Martins off licence in D3.
https://www.martinsofflicence.ie/macon-verze-croix-jarrier-chardonnay/
A white burgundy from Macon, "Macon Verze Croix Jarrier Chardonnay".
Importantly, not oaked, and the tasting note from Martins describes it perfectly:
Has an intense nose with apple, peach coming through primarily with minerality following. This is a balanced wine with fine acidity, fruitiness on the palate. Medium to long finish.
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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Sampled this at an O'Briens wine tasting at Taste of Dublin.
Gérard Bertrand Domaine de l'Aigle Chardonnay, Languedoc 2017.
On offer at the moment with 10% off at €18.86.
I'm not a fan of heavily oaked chardonnay this had just a nice hit of it without overpowering it and has a nice dry finish. It's 14% which is strong for a white I think, so unlike some 'party' whites one glass of this goes a long way.
Would be great with white fish in a bechamel type sauce.
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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I think the Porta 6 from O'Briens is well known already on this thread, but I thought I would give it a bump.
Got a bottle for €15 at Taste of Dublin (off licence price is €12.95) and despite beign served in plastic tumblers it went very well to all the sample plates thrown against it...
* Tesco finest beef sliders
* Amritsari Masala Pork Ribs from Pickle
* "Blaa blaa black sheep" - Black faced mountain lamb & & Walsh's buttered Blaa from Jaipur
I would imagine it goes down a storm at parties and BBQs.
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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LIDL Beaujolais Villages 2018.
Reduced to €5 from €8 as last weekend's "Wine of the Week" in LIDL and surprisingly, there were still cases left by lunchtime Saturday.
Chilled for an hour in fridge before dinner. Nice, light 'summer' wine at 12.5%. Don't think it would work half as well on a chilly autumn evening.
"To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)
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