Author Topic: The Wine Thread (Read 155556 times)

cowtownred · « **Reply #360 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:35:02 pm »

Tell you what, you can't whack those 14/15% guys!!
The difference in 'knockdownability' compared to standard 12/13% bottles is astonishing!
Just the thing for a wet Friday night!

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #361 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:35:54 pm »

Try Ironstone Zinfandel, 15.5% for the 2000 vintage, an absolute beast!

Now that does need decanting!

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #362 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:36:28 pm »

Ah but there is more than the percentage, some of the higher ones can be shite, this is absolutely gorgeous.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #363 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:36:55 pm »

Quote from: GusMcLean on February 11, 2005, 10:35:54 pm

Try Ironstone Zinfandel, 15.5% for the 2000 vintage, an absolute beast!

Now that does need decanting!

Where from?

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #364 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:38:24 pm »

California

or

to buy from Selfridges, perhaps Oddbins

kemlyn1974 · « **Reply #365 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:39:42 pm »

Quote from: GusMcLean on February 6, 2005, 10:56:56 pm

It's a Rioja fest at the moment!

Gus,
I like to drink cabernet/shiraz/merlot - that kind of range - as a rule. I just can't get it with rioja -they invariably taste sugary to me. Has a my palette been distorted? Can you reccommend a cant fail Rioja?

cowtownred · « **Reply #366 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:40:59 pm »

Quote from: GusMcLean on February 11, 2005, 10:35:54 pm

Try Ironstone Zinfandel, 15.5% for the 2000 vintage, an absolute beast!

Now that does need decanting!

Gus, that sounds ace!!
Where do I get my hands on that rascal?

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #367 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:45:03 pm »

Quote from: kemlyn1974 on February 11, 2005, 10:39:42 pm

Gus,
I like to drink cabernet/shiraz/merlot - that kind of range - as a rule. I just can't get it with rioja -they invariably taste sugary to me. Has a my palette been distorted? Can you reccommend a cant fail Rioja?

I love Rioja and lots of spanish wine, must be due to being cheap as fuck over in spain. I find aussie reds are usually too sweet for as a rule.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #368 on:** February 11, 2005, 10:47:31 pm »

Quote from: kemlyn1974 on February 11, 2005, 10:39:42 pm

Gus,
I like to drink cabernet/shiraz/merlot - that kind of range - as a rule. I just can't get it with rioja -they invariably taste sugary to me. Has a my palette been distorted? Can you reccommend a cant fail Rioja?

Suggesting Wine to suit particular tastes is a virtual impossibilty. Just a question of trying and trying, such a hardship

Tempranillo (the grape used to make Rioja) is not too dissimilar to Cabernet Sauv or Shiraz, so a guess it is perhaps down to where the wine is grown.

What perhaps may be the problem is that the wines you have tried and found too sugarry have been from Warmer climates where the sugar content pre vinification has ben high and left a lot of residual sugar in addition to the alcohol and tannin.

Have you tried Clarets or Pinot Noirs from Burgundy, they are greener and more complex, less up front fruit characteristics. Perhaps a basic Medoc to stay clear of the really fruity Merlot based right bank wines. Or try a generic Bourgogne Rouge?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #369 on:** March 12, 2005, 01:46:55 am »

had this wine name typed into my moby "outbox" so i'd remember it.

Went to a decent eatery in Amsterdam on Monday before the Lev game

It was a Rioja called

"Marques de riscal"

Very,Very nice.

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #370 on:** March 15, 2005, 10:56:11 pm »

Heidsieck Gold Top 1999 Champagne

On sale from Majestic at £13.99 down from £23.99

As per the Majestic email i've just received.

Tetti · « **Reply #371 on:** March 15, 2005, 11:04:39 pm »

That Barolo mentioned before from Waitrose is finally on offer at my local for £9.99. I might celebrate the cl qtr final draw with one of those

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #372 on:** March 15, 2005, 11:07:30 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on March 15, 2005, 11:04:39 pm

That Barolo mentioned before from Waitrose is finally on offer at my local for £9.99. I might celebrate the cl qtr final draw with one of those

Aye, i'm sure you haven't got any wine at home. How is the cellar?

Tetti · « **Reply #373 on:** March 15, 2005, 11:09:52 pm »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall on March 15, 2005, 11:07:30 pm

Aye, i'm sure you haven't got any wine at home. How is the cellar?

Getting empty

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #374 on:** March 15, 2005, 11:17:14 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on March 15, 2005, 11:09:52 pm

Getting empty

Not surprised guzzler

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #375 on:** April 1, 2005, 09:12:18 pm »

Hello all!

www.laithwaites.com

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #376 on:** April 1, 2005, 09:24:23 pm »

He's alive and spamming his work.

Evening Gus, same people as sunday times wine club.

Came home with a bottle or two of rioja from madrid the other day.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #377 on:** April 1, 2005, 09:44:17 pm »

http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/product.pasp?product_code=36369&club=LAIT&brand=LAIT&recruit=false&mscssid=7Q0W0RCQRSPL8NTAN9JJUTKEMJSSDF60&refer=&fwid=&imi=&rf=false

That is one hell of a Rioja, really old school velvety tannins, superb!

Sez_20 · « **Reply #378 on:** April 2, 2005, 03:55:38 am »

Welcome back Mr. McLean!

Where have you been?

Big Ig · « **Reply #379 on:** April 2, 2005, 04:12:43 am »

Quote from: GusMcLean on April 1, 2005, 09:12:18 pm

Hello all!

www.laithwaites.com

My bro went to uni with Henry Laithwaite, got invited over to work in the vinyards in France after he finished with a chance to work for them full time afterwards... damn fool turned it down! I'd a been swimming in wine then

On the ol' Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cab Sav at the mo... yum.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #380 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:05:01 pm »

Quote from: Sez_20 on April 2, 2005, 03:55:38 am

Welcome back Mr. McLean!

Where have you been?

Down in London with the new job. I only have the net at work now and RAWK is blocked. Shed load of Reds in the company though.

Tetti · « **Reply #381 on:** April 2, 2005, 12:57:37 pm »

Quote from: Big G Superhero on April 2, 2005, 04:12:43 am

On the ol' Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cab Sav at the mo... yum.

Just found I had another 6 bottles in a carton still. Spring cleaning is great!

Tetti · « **Reply #382 on:** April 18, 2005, 12:29:21 pm »

Tesco offering 30% off many Ausssie wines. After being introduced to Old Block Shiraz by Zowie last year I had to buy a few, apparently a bargain at £11 a bottle

saph · « **Reply #383 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:04:14 pm »

just got me sissie (for her 30th) a louis jadot les petites pierres puilly fuisse(acute accent) from 2002.

that gonna be ok?

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #384 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:11:45 pm »

just got an offer in the post for

2x bordeaux rouge chateau grand champs
2x riddoch cabernet merlot
2x les haut clochers pinot noir
3x da luca alto pinot grigio
3x yali sauvignon blanc

for £49.99 ~~plus £15 discount as first order~~

or

3x chablis, 2003
3x sancerre, 2003
3x chateauneuf-du-pape, 2001
3x st emilion, 2003

£65 plus £15 discount for first order

can any of the wine experts tell me if this is a good deal and which one would i best be going for if any?

saph · « **Reply #385 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:14:56 pm »

not that i know much but i'd get the second one.

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #386 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:16:44 pm »

actually dont think i get the £15 discount with the first as the order has to be over £50, crafty twats

Tetti · « **Reply #387 on:** April 22, 2005, 04:30:39 pm »

Quote from: sappho on April 22, 2005, 04:04:14 pm

just got me sissie (for her 30th) a louis jadot les petites pierres puilly fuisse(acute accent) from 2002.

that gonna be ok?

Name: Louis Jadot LES PETITES PIERES Pouilly-Fuisse
Where it's from: >France >Burgundy >Pouilly-Fuisse

Vintage: 2001/02
Bottle Size: 75 cl
Bottles Per Case: 12
Style: Rich Dry Whites
Grapes: Chardonnay
Description: Louis Jadot buy from over forty growers and take immense care in controlling the production and maturation in oak barrels of this great wine. 40% of the blend is barrel fermented. A very fine example from this famous village. Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub region: Pouilly-Fuisse
Producer: Louis Jadot
SKU: 13983

Lynz · « **Reply #388 on:** April 22, 2005, 05:10:07 pm »

Need a nice cheap and decent white or rose wine for tonight!

somethin that the other half will enjoy as well.

we were lookin at gettin some Lambrini but we are celebrating so need something with a little bit more class

The Bill Hicks Appreciation Society · « **Reply #389 on:** April 22, 2005, 06:26:30 pm »

Quote from: Lynz on April 22, 2005, 05:10:07 pm

we were lookin at gettin some Lambrini but we are celebrating so need something with a little bit more class

blue nun

Rizla · « **Reply #390 on:** April 22, 2005, 07:52:54 pm »

Might have guessed it was Gus that started this thread...remember his funny looks every time I ordered a pint of Tennents in the St Andrews Student Union

But I love wine as well..Chablis is top stuff

saph · « **Reply #391 on:** April 22, 2005, 08:34:55 pm »

ta terri. just shared a bottle of 95 gran reserva rioja - fabulous!

ewok-red · « **Reply #392 on:** April 22, 2005, 10:20:20 pm »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall on September 27, 2004, 10:53:10 pm

Fizzy white wine.

Tho i do like a drop of Cava.

hear hear.
brandy and cava is our festival breakfast!

Tetti · « **Reply #393 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:17:01 pm »

Had an absolutely gorgeous red last night -

Willy Willy Shiraz from Australia

Strange name, but just adorable

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #394 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:23:31 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on May 17, 2005, 08:17:01 pm

Had an absolutely gorgeous red last night -

Willy Willy Shiraz from Australia

Strange name, but just adorable

On offer somewhere wasn't it?

Tetti · « **Reply #395 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:24:30 pm »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall on May 17, 2005, 08:23:31 pm

On offer somewhere wasn't it?

Is it? I got given it, would love to get some more if you can find the offer

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #396 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:28:30 pm »

No idea where. Sure i saw something on offer at the weekend?

Anyway you have enough wine yer drunkard...

Tetti · « **Reply #397 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:36:15 pm »

Quote from: Jonathan Hall on May 17, 2005, 08:28:30 pm

No idea where. Sure i saw something on offer at the weekend?

Anyway you have enough wine yer drunkard...

Thanks, but I just have to have more of this one

Laithwaites have it

Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆ · « **Reply #398 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:37:33 pm »

Quote from: Tetti on May 17, 2005, 08:36:15 pm

Thanks, but I just have to have more of this one

Laithwaites have it

Might have been in sunday times magazine then. Contact Gus.

Kanonkop · « **Reply #399 on:** May 17, 2005, 09:27:53 pm »

Try the following three South Africans:

Kanonkop: Pinotage and CabSauv (majestic)
Thelema: CabSauv (laithwaites)
Meerlust: CabSauv (laithwaites)

All in £10-15 range and truly excellent

For a nice white, try the following (£8.99 at VirginWines.com)

Belmonte Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2004 - Comes from the vinyard next to Cloudy Bay and tastes very very similar but 1/2 price