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I have a bottle of Yellow Tail shiraz from Sainsburys, currently with a few quid off down to £4.49 which isn't a bad price. Had it before. It's a shiraz which is a full bodied red with a bit of sweetness. This one has good full bodied taste, not too much acid with a bit of sweet spice, dark fruity taste and a good strong 13.5% alcohol hit and a little tanin at the end. This would make a good starter wine if you want to try a red.
I've had a couple of glasses already, hic :D, a splash in my onion gravy with my bangers and mash and it's starting to feel like Christmas.
Does anyone want to join me for a tipple?
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 19:33
THANKS FOR THE NOTICE
john smiths >all wine ...
Blighter
10-09-2008, 19:48
Jonny!! You're the kentish guy I spoke to about a bikeshow in Gravesend (or something along those lines)... I'm sure it was you :p
Don't quote me on this, it was probably over a year ago now!
Yup, that was me Blighty! I remember now you mention it :D
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 19:51
john smiths >all wine ...
Never say that again in public unless you want to be 'mistaken' for a chav. If anyone asks you about wine in future, just say "it hardly registers on my palette" and look disinterested.
Blighter
10-09-2008, 19:52
Does this mean you can unblock me on MSN now? :poke: ;D
Hurrah for yellow tail! :)
I'm currently trying to kill my pain with Carlsberg seeing as Phil wouldn't make me a cocktail of all the alcohol we have in the house which was black sambuca, sambuca, vodka, archers, midori, and malibu.
john smiths >all wine ...
Assuming you're talking about John Smith's cask then it's OK but any other kind of JS is rubbish. 'Smooth flow', give me a break. 'Smooth flow' = gas filled and awful tasting. The cask stuff is reasonable but there are far better out there.
And there are many, many better wines better than smiths. I think I shall crack open a bottle and join you, Jonny. Not sure yet, I shall investigate the cellar ;)
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 19:53
Does this mean you can unblock me on MSN now? :poke: ;D
HA HA, BLIGHTER HAS A REPUTATION FOR BEING NEEDY, I WONDER WHY
Never say that again in public unless you want to be 'mistaken' for a chav. If anyone asks you about wine in future, just say "it hardly registers on my palette" and look disinterested.
what ??
i am a chav u **** (as you well know )
nah i do like a glass of rioja but, i like to drink for hours on end untill 4am when i drink and wine is not good for that ;)
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:01
what ??
i am a chav u **** (as you well know )
nah i do like a glass of rioja but, i like to drink for hours on end untill 4am when i drink and wine is not good for that ;)
Stop being a chav
awwww I miss wine :(
i am drinking elderflower and lemon balm . It's quite nice.
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:04
I'm drinking the NHS's finest, by the docks under a bridge
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Stop being a chav
stop being an over analytical **** and get back on the sps you stubborn **** as we all know your lurking ;)
CockyGirl
10-09-2008, 20:07
:embarassed: Having some bacardi breezers tonight
I found a chardonnay of some kind which is slipping down very well. I prefer a red but this will do.
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:11
stop being an over analytical **** and get back on the sps you stubborn **** as we all know your lurking ;)
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I can haz pink wine! It's all downhill from here :D
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:13
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PHWOAR!
I can haz pink wine! It's all downhill from here :D
GIMME!!!!!!!! :angry:
snip
PHWOAR!
What's the point? Really, what?
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:15
What's the point? Really, what?
Are you trying to embarrass me?
I found a chardonnay of some kind which is slipping down very well. I prefer a red but this will do.
Have you tried chardonnay with viognier? Seems to be the latest big thing but it works very well. There's a nice sweet chardonnay from M&S called Le Froglet which is quite pleasant but its a bit hard going after a while because of the sweetness. You have to drink it very cold. Casilero del Diablo do a chardonnay viognier mix which is as sweet but the viognier takes the syrupiness away, lightnes it up a lot and it's much easier to drink.
I can haz pink wine! It's all downhill from here :D
Hooraaaaay!
Blighter
10-09-2008, 20:31
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Is... Is that.. IS THAT THORPY?!?! :p
Le Froglet sounds ace! I love sweet wines.
Can't say I have, I'm not a great Chardonnay fan but this bottle has been sitting in the fridge for a while so I figured it was time I consumed it. Mrs. Feek had a glass, the kids had half a glass each so the rest is for me. You won't see me complaining about that agreement :)
Le Froglet sounds ace! I love sweet wines.
It's really nice and a snip at £5. I impessed my ex wine society friend with that one, worth a try. France is really starting to try hard with its wines again.
Can't say I have, I'm not a great Chardonnay fan but this bottle has been sitting in the fridge for a while so I figured it was time I consumed it. Mrs. Feek had a glass, the kids had half a glass each so the rest is for me. You won't see me complaining about that agreement :)
Which bit don't you like? I don't like the acidity or the oak, which is usually fake oaking at my price point which gives me a rotten stomach and a headache. I try and look for a sunny climate, high alcohol and no oak, then I get a nice clean wine which slips down well :)
This one is aussie. I have trouble even thinking about aussie wines without the Monty Python (http://www.phespirit.info/montypython/australian_table_wines.htm) sketch coming to mind.....
...has a bouquet like an aborigine's armpit :D
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:42
I hear the late nineties vintage is starting to peak... bouquet etc...
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cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 20:59
I have been suitably admonished and wish to apologise and profess my love for Merlot.
oooooh why was jonny 69's post removed in an ocuk like moderating nazi decision ??
He removed it himself actually.
And if you wouldn't mind, could we keep the thread on topic please?
cleanbluesky
10-09-2008, 21:03
I removed this one, see above
He removed it himself actually.
And if you wouldn't mind, could we keep the thread on topic please?
ok :D
i hate wine
hows that ...
Merlot eh? I'll let you off ;)
Can you buy non alcoholic wine, like you can beer?
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 21:11
Can you buy non alcoholic wine, like you can beer?
I wouldn't be surprised :)
Godamn, I love shiraz.
And I have none. :(
I've got 4 cans of Red Death to polish off.
But I've got to go the the shop *again* first.
Can you buy non alcoholic wine, like you can beer?
You can but it's more fruit juice than wine in my experience, Schloer etc
Don't know how they make alky free beer, whether it's brewed and the alcohol taken out or just brewed light. It still tastes like beer whereas Schloer just tastes like fizzy grape juice. It's quite nice though.
Just been to try and get my most favouritest coidooor and they've sold out. I shall resort to pink wineage and to hell with the consequences!
Can you buy non alcoholic wine, like you can beer?
Yes Tesco do a few dealcoholised and alcohol free wines, have a look next time your in there.
I always thought Schloer was grape juice?
You can but it's more fruit juice than wine in my experience, Schloer etc
Don't know how they make alky free beer, whether it's brewed and the alcohol taken out or just brewed light. It still tastes like beer whereas Schloer just tastes like fizzy grape juice. It's quite nice though.
yes, I have had that schhloer stuff.
Tastes nothing like wine though. But still nice :D
I shall resort to pink wineage and to hell with the consequences!
God help us all.
Yes Tesco do a few dealcoholised and alcohol free wines, have a look next time your in there.
I always thought Schloer was grape juice?
I will have to have a look next time I am shopping there. I dont tend to go to tesco that often, I normally do it online, so dont end up buying things I wouldnt normally.
I shall be visiting tesco soon I think!
I might have to have a look myself.
G-MAN2004
10-09-2008, 21:23
I want Corona and lime. :(
I want Corona and lime. :(
It may surprise people to know that I'm a bit partial to this as well!
I want Corona and lime. :(
a very refreshing drink but from experience its too nice and after about 12 bottles I`m wasted ;D
semi-pro waster
10-09-2008, 21:29
Can you buy non alcoholic wine, like you can beer?
You sure can, my local Somerfield used to sell some. Ironically enough like the non-alcoholic lagers it was put on the top shelf. I'm sure there's a logic to it but I'd have thought that kids are more likely to be able to reach the lower shelves than the top. :confused:
No drinks tonight but I imagine the weekend might feature a drink or two.
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 21:32
I shall resort to pink wineage and to hell with the consequences!
Incommmmmmming!!!!!!! ;D
Borrowing the audience if I may - I'm toying with the idea of buying a nice bottle (vintage this year) as a gift for keeping. Could anyone recommend a nice plonk that would age well?
I rally know nothing about wine. In fact I dont drink much other than cider these days.
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 21:44
Borrowing the audience if I may - I'm toying with the idea of buying a nice bottle (vintage this year) as a gift for keeping. Could anyone recommend a nice plonk that would age well?
I rally know nothing about wine. In fact I dont drink much other than cider these days.
Is this a gift for you or someone else?? What colour would you prefer?
Someone else, and whatever will taste better in 18 years time :D
That's a long time Daz, it'll have to be kept cool in the dark and on its side. A lot of wines won't keep that long from what I understand.
If it isn't feasible then fair enough. Like I say, I know nowt about wine :)
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 21:57
Just drink the good stuff now ;) worry about someone else storing it :D
I was gonna say, it wont last 18 years if I'm around :D
If it's the sort of thing that's going to be an 18th birthday present, I doubt it'll get drunk anyway so it doesn't really matter what it is.
I've completed the bottle I had, not opening any more as I've got to drive in the morrow.
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 22:03
I was gonna say, it wont last 18 years if I'm around :D
more like 5 minutes ;D
Can you buy non alcoholic wine, like you can beer?
How comes your not drinking Oli ?
Edit. In fact I bought some Alcohol free Merlot from Asda once. Mistook it for a new brand and thought I would give it a go. Stupid me
semi-pro waster
10-09-2008, 22:07
Have you thought about Whisky instead? Might be easier to store and more likely to last the required time without issues. I don't know enough to recommend one but I'm sure Stan could offer some advice if needed.
I have a nice bubbling can of sprite :)
Sprite is one of those drinks that's the difference between life or death with the right hangover.
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 22:23
The 2 best soft drinks are Irn Bru and D&B :D
The 2 best soft drinks are Irn Bru and D&B :D
bit partial to a can of Cream Soda myself, cant hardly get it anymore though
leowyatt
10-09-2008, 22:32
bit partial to a can of Cream Soda myself, cant hardly get it anymore though
Asda is a good one for rare soft drinks.
Asda is a good one for rare soft drinks.
yeah i love root beer and the only place I can get it is Asda. One brand!! They deffo do a cream soda too, it's next to the root beer ;D
nice one, will be off to Asda for a look :)
oj and ive not drank root beer for years, will have to get a few tins :)
Flibster
10-09-2008, 22:34
I have my last can of Mountain Dew. :D and :(
One can of Red Death and 4 hours sleep in the last 24.
I feel piddly.
Blighter
10-09-2008, 22:41
ASDA always seem to do rare stuff
Did you know they bought Opal Fruits back now?!?!? :eek:;D
How comes your not drinking Oli ?
Edit. In fact I bought some Alcohol free Merlot from Asda once. Mistook it for a new brand and thought I would give it a go. Stupid me
will pm you :)
Sainsburys do rootbeer in 2 litre bottles but it's pretty grim if you actually like rootbeer, tastes like sweetener. I try and wait until I spot Mug, A&W or Barqs in a shop and get that instead. What one did McDonalds used to do?
Has anyone mentioned ginger beer yet? Tescos do a traditioal ginger beer in a little glass bottle (as well as other stuff). Proper burning stuff, its yum!
Yep, I love ginger beer, the hotter the better :)
Apparently it's good for women on their monthly cycle as well (as is anything with ginger).
Mohinder
10-09-2008, 23:58
I'm currently omnoming Southern Comfort, earlier with Cherry Coke, now with normal Coke.
omnom. hic.
Yep, I love ginger beer, the hotter the better :)
Apparently it's good for women on their monthly cycle as well (as is anything with ginger).
why is that? :confused:
why is that? :confused:
Just something I've been told - I've just tried googling it and sure enough ginger is supposedly helpful.
Got to be worth a try.
Just something I've been told - I've just tried googling it and sure enough ginger is supposedly helpful.
Got to be worth a try.
i didnt think to google.
me = thick
ChemicalKicks
11-09-2008, 00:32
Oh, I love drinking.
Lately I've been sticking to the strong white cider for cheap kicks.
3 Ltr's for £3.69, can't beat it really. I kep telling myself that it tastes like Marzipan so that I can drink the stuff, I know that I'm lying to myself but it's a type of lie that is good for the soul so I'm sticking to it.
Ginger is excellent for nausea so I've heard of it being used for morning sickness but not the monthly horrormones.
Ginger is excellent for nausea so I've heard of it being used for morning sickness but not the monthly horrormones.
I got told to eat ginger biscuits when I had morning sickness. But I thought it just made it even worse if I actually was sick after eating one :(
Blackstar
11-09-2008, 01:24
~I'm drunk you can all get tae somewhere else with your posh booze
LeperousDust
11-09-2008, 01:56
Thats the first time i've ever seen you write tae :p :D
Blighter
11-09-2008, 02:36
me = thick
Please don't state the obvious :)
I have my last can of Mountain Dew. :D and :(
I only have 35 cans left :(
Polish mountain dew, but it's not bad :)
Found a very nice white in Spain, Vino Tito. Damned if I can find it over here though :(
The 2 best soft drinks are Irn Bru and D&B :D
anyone that volunteers to drink Irn Bru is in desperate need of a taste bud re-adjustment ;D
*tries not to retch at even the thought of it*
leowyatt
11-09-2008, 13:12
anyone that volunteers to drink Irn Bru is in desperate need of a taste bud re-adjustment ;D
*tries not to retch at even the thought of it*
:shocked: :shocked:
You sir, have plummeted in my estimations after that revelation ;D
anyone that volunteers to drink Irn Bru is in desperate need of a taste bud re-adjustment ;D
*tries not to retch at even the thought of it*
Irn Bru is sweet nectar sent directly from the Gods.
Irn Bru - just the smell makes me heave.
Root Beer - I might as well just drink mouthwash!
R Whites Lemonade - Om nom nom!
Most root beer is pretty vile, but I really like A&W.
R Whites Lemonade though. Now you're talking. Are you a secret lemonade drinker, Roberta?
Not the diet stuff though, that's just cack!
leowyatt
11-09-2008, 13:35
Not the diet stuff though, that's just cack!
Exactly! It just doesn't taste right, I'll drink it but only if there is no choice.
R Whites Lemonade though. Now you're talking. Are you a secret lemonade drinker, Roberta?
No, I'm waaaaaaaaaaaay out in the open about it!
And I refuse to share!
(and I have the ad song in my head now!)
(and I have the ad song in my head now!)
My work here is done then :)
leowyatt
11-09-2008, 13:46
Irn Bru - just the smell makes me heave. Freak!!! ;D
Root Beer - I might as well just drink mouthwash!
Kitten loves the stuff :( /shudders
Paul loves it too!
At least he's all fresh when I snog him!
leowyatt
11-09-2008, 13:55
Paul loves it too!
At least he's all fresh when I snog him!
But do you like tasting mouthwash??
What rootbeer did McDonalds used to do?
leowyatt
11-09-2008, 13:57
What rootbeer did McDonalds used to do?
the vile kind ;D ;D ;D
But do you like tasting mouthwash??
As long as I'm not expected to drink it, yes!
leowyatt
11-09-2008, 14:04
As long as I'm not expected to drink it, yes!
haha so true. Kitten tends to avoid me if I drink Magners ;D
I 'aquired' a £40 voucher for Virgin wines, managed to get 12 bottles for about £50 (with the discount)! Some very good stuff considering it was just the standard mixed case. Unfortunately a lot of the wines are only available through Virgin but I would recommend the service. If I carried on I would pay £20/month, at the end of the third month Virgin put in £20 on top of your £60 which ent bad. They deliver (obviously) and will replace it for free if they leave it outside and it gets nicked. Don't know how they ask you to prove it was nicked though......
Crime report number I expect.
Blackstar
11-09-2008, 17:14
Thats the first time i've ever seen you write tae :p :D
And as a tribute to my state last night i even spelled it correctly *bows*, i actually wrote something a lot ruder than that and then changed it :cool:
semi-pro waster
11-09-2008, 17:27
And as a tribute to my state last night i even spelled it correctly *bows*, i actually wrote something a lot ruder than that and then changed it :cool:
"Haw pal, ye hink yer that braw haeing yon fancy swallae so ye do, awa wi ye, ye bunch of dobbers".
Something like that? :D Having met you I can't imagine you'd ever be so uncouth as that's pretty much Weegie talk there.
Blackstar
11-09-2008, 17:33
"Haw pal, ye hink yer that braw haeing yon fancy swallae so ye do, awa wi ye, ye bunch of dobbers".
Something like that? :D Having met you I can't imagine you'd ever be so uncouth as that's pretty much Weegie talk there.
;D I don't think i even know what that means or at least i'm going to pretend i don't so as to maintain my vanilla image.
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