Recommend me some wines - Page 2

Glaucus · 19-03-2009, 15:53

Cheers guys. Will go an see what I can find..

Beansprout · 19-03-2009, 16:08

Bit of Mouton always goes down well. Love their slogan "Premier je suis, second je fus, Mouton ne change" (Premier I am, second I was, Mouton never changes)

Currently in France about 20min away from Chateaus Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild. Bit pricey to do a tour of either though

Went to Chateau Lafon-Rochet last week and picked up a case of their 2006 first growth, very nice it is too - around £25/bottle. The cheaper (everyday) one is nice too. Very full-bodied, excellent with meat mmmm.

Due to the pound dying it's not especially cheap to buy wine here anymore, but the selection is fantastic. If anyone has any particular Bordeaux favourites I can try to find them at the supermarket (where "world" wines are simply wines from other parts of France

) and bring home a few bottles

Wryel · 27-03-2009, 14:04

I think I've mentioned it before but the Virgin wines service is actually pretty good for getting a taste of a few different bottles, we rated them all in my flat. First thing I did was sign up to the website but not buy anything. After a few weeks I got an email asking why I hadn't bought anything and offered a really cheap deal. Delivery to your door and some really nice wines. Considering how nice they were and how cheap they worked out per bottle, I think I got a pretty good deal! The only catch is they automatically sign you up to pay £20/month into an account to buy more wine, but you can cancel it with an email very easily.

Beansprout · 27-03-2009, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wryel

I think I've mentioned it before but the Virgin wines service is actually pretty good for getting a taste of a few different bottles, we rated them all in my flat. First thing I did was sign up to the website but not buy anything. After a few weeks I got an email asking why I hadn't bought anything and offered a really cheap deal. Delivery to your door and some really nice wines. Considering how nice they were and how cheap they worked out per bottle, I think I got a pretty good deal! The only catch is they automatically sign you up to pay £20/month into an account to buy more wine, but you can cancel it with an email very easily.

The £20/mo is the Virgin Winebank where you get £20 extra ever 3 months to put towards anything you buy. It's not a catch! Just one of the methods they offer - the other is the quarterly Discovery Club case which I have (accidentally as I forgot to cancel the last one, oops...I now have a case and a half of wine here

), or you can just put together a case and order at any time.

Beansprout · 28-03-2009, 00:58

Drinking a bottle of this tonight and it's gorgeous

Dr. Z · 28-03-2009, 20:55

Michel Laroche Chablis St Martin is really rather nice, and thats coming from someone that doesnt particularly relish whites

lostkat · 28-03-2009, 20:59

I generally tend to go for Australian or South African Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon. They've not failed me yet

My favourite is a Morrisons 'The Best' Australian Shiraz. It's about £8 a bottle and I love it!

Jingo · 29-03-2009, 13:59

I'm by no means a wine buff but I like what I like:

Ernst & Julio Gallo Zinfandel / Grenache (or the blend) are nice light fruity Rose great for drinking alone or with chicken/fish meals

For other drinking I enjoy the sainsbury's box of "soft red wine" with the picture of a fish and baguette on it

jmc41 · 29-03-2009, 22:03

Sainsbury's does a nice Pinot Noir and I'm not a big fan of the reds.

http://www.sainsburys.com/groceries/...=1238360472829

[ Edit ] There is a £5 75cl bottle there but the URL is the same, odd.

Glaucus · 03-04-2009, 17:31

Well taht was pointless. Just got back from sainsburys and couldn't find any of teh wines sugested, or even the ones I like and have ot from there before. But teh shelves where out of a few things.

On other news went to teh butcher today.
Pork belly
2 racks of ribs
pack of mixed game meet
Pack of diced venison
T-Bone steak

8 venison and red pepper sausages
400 grams diced Lamb

Should last most of the month and only cost £29. I doubt you could get hat cheaper in a supermarket.

19-03-2009, 15:53	#11
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Cheers guys. Will go an see what I can find.. __________________

19-03-2009, 16:08	#12
Beansprout Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 488	Bit of Mouton always goes down well. Love their slogan "Premier je suis, second je fus, Mouton ne change" (Premier I am, second I was, Mouton never changes) Currently in France about 20min away from Chateaus Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild. Bit pricey to do a tour of either though Went to Chateau Lafon-Rochet last week and picked up a case of their 2006 first growth, very nice it is too - around £25/bottle. The cheaper (everyday) one is nice too. Very full-bodied, excellent with meat mmmm. Due to the pound dying it's not especially cheap to buy wine here anymore, but the selection is fantastic. If anyone has any particular Bordeaux favourites I can try to find them at the supermarket (where "world" wines are simply wines from other parts of France ) and bring home a few bottles __________________ Uploader Cartoons World Wind

28-03-2009, 00:58	#15
Beansprout Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 488	Drinking a bottle of this tonight and it's gorgeous __________________ Uploader Cartoons World Wind

28-03-2009, 20:55	#16
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Michel Laroche Chablis St Martin is really rather nice, and thats coming from someone that doesnt particularly relish whites __________________

28-03-2009, 20:59	#17
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I generally tend to go for Australian or South African Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon. They've not failed me yet My favourite is a Morrisons 'The Best' Australian Shiraz. It's about £8 a bottle and I love it! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

27-03-2009, 14:04	#13
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	I think I've mentioned it before but the Virgin wines service is actually pretty good for getting a taste of a few different bottles, we rated them all in my flat. First thing I did was sign up to the website but not buy anything. After a few weeks I got an email asking why I hadn't bought anything and offered a really cheap deal. Delivery to your door and some really nice wines. Considering how nice they were and how cheap they worked out per bottle, I think I got a pretty good deal! The only catch is they automatically sign you up to pay £20/month into an account to buy more wine, but you can cancel it with an email very easily.

29-03-2009, 13:59	#18
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	I'm by no means a wine buff but I like what I like: Ernst & Julio Gallo Zinfandel / Grenache (or the blend) are nice light fruity Rose great for drinking alone or with chicken/fish meals For other drinking I enjoy the sainsbury's box of "soft red wine" with the picture of a fish and baguette on it __________________

29-03-2009, 22:03	#19
jmc41 Absinthe Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,070	Sainsbury's does a nice Pinot Noir and I'm not a big fan of the reds. http://www.sainsburys.com/groceries/...=1238360472829 [ Edit ] There is a £5 75cl bottle there but the URL is the same, odd.

03-04-2009, 17:31	#20
Glaucus Absinthe Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,855	Well taht was pointless. Just got back from sainsburys and couldn't find any of teh wines sugested, or even the ones I like and have ot from there before. But teh shelves where out of a few things. On other news went to teh butcher today. Pork belly 2 racks of ribs pack of mixed game meet Pack of diced venison T-Bone steak 8 venison and red pepper sausages 400 grams diced Lamb Should last most of the month and only cost £29. I doubt you could get hat cheaper in a supermarket. __________________

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