The Wine Thread

randomshenans · 6 Dec 2019 at 18:24

tom_nieto said:
So yeah, what time should I arrive?

Hope it goes well, sounds like you’ve planned everything really nicely!

Wine and curry is always a bit of a tricky pairing. Cremant is very good to cut through the oils.

Tbh we should be serving mainly beer and Alsatian whites due to their sweetness pairing best with a curry. A gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris would be the best but hey. We won’t be, but some of it. People like red so you know.

randomshenans · 15 Dec 2019 at 09:39

lol good luck! I'll have to make sure my corks are all ok!

randomshenans · 8 Jan 2020 at 10:17

Tuppy_Glossop said:

My god these are so stunning. I think it was the yellow one that really blew me away. I will be ordering another collection at some point. Amazing wines. Drank them all bar one of the reds.

randomshenans · 17 Jan 2020 at 10:39

oh ****, no way? Orin Swift? I can't see it...!! Link @Tuppy_Glossop

randomshenans · 17 Jan 2020 at 10:42

Got it. UK only... sending them to my Mum's house

randomshenans · 17 Jan 2020 at 10:44

Nativ also pretty good price, but I have a load of that still.

So, 3 or 6 Abstracts?! Argggh

randomshenans · 17 Jan 2020 at 10:56

If you get any, use code APJAN5 and get some more % off too. I just saved another 8quid. 6 on their way

You ******.

randomshenans · 17 Jan 2020 at 11:10

BTW, you'll be named in my divorce papers.

randomshenans · 22 Jan 2020 at 08:07

Tuppy_Glossop said:
My OS Abstracts have arrived.

Same, and I tell you, it nearly ended in divorce...

We have this January thing we do where we spend nothing after big Christmases and New Year. I did not abide... my argument was they were on offer!? Oh, and she spent 30k on a frigging car this month, so think I win. But yes, your fault.

randomshenans · 22 Jan 2020 at 08:13

Cabello locco would be on that list! I'll be getting some more of those when the fire has been put out here

randomshenans · 23 Jan 2020 at 10:45

https://www.vivino.com/musar-rouge-gaston-hochar/w/75190?ref=nav-search

I had this one, it was on offer in a swiss bar for 20 a bottle... which was 50% off. Utter bargain. Nothing is cheap in Switzerland but this was an utter treat. Brilliant wine and my first from Lebanon too.

randomshenans · 27 Jan 2020 at 21:43

**** me. You're killing me.

I don't think I can do that one. I don't mind the machete,. but it's not the same level for me as Abstract.

randomshenans · 27 Jan 2020 at 21:45

Ah man, it's a pretty decent deal, too. Will nott do it...

randomshenans · 3 Feb 2020 at 13:19

Marvt74 said:
Disappointed to have not seen this followed up with a post cursing @Tuppy_Glossop for you buying 2 cases.

I would be living on my own if that was the case lol but I suppose at least I'd have wine.

randomshenans · 4 Feb 2020 at 08:14

Tuppy_Glossop said:
I've got my eye on a cheeky Sardinian Montessu 2017 at £16.75

Do ittttt

randomshenans · 10 Feb 2020 at 10:13

Tuppy_Glossop said:
A great bit of shopping. And patience really is a virtue.

Great deals. I love it.

randomshenans · 10 Feb 2020 at 11:48

https://www.winespectrum.com/8-years-in-the-desert-a-new-wine-from-dave-phinney-and-orin-swift/

Need to read this. I need to find this.

Anyone know any good divorce lawyers?

randomshenans · 20 Feb 2020 at 12:08

encephalopathy said:
thanks to this thread I have bought some of the anniversario 62 and something san quirico both of which are outstanding italian reds. Any other similar italian primitivos 15-20 quid a bottle you would recommend?

Ooo this I can help with...

Here are some of the ones that I love, rate, have in my basement or would buy again:

https://www.vivino.com/cantine-san-...-manduria/w/11890?year=2015&price_id=15092674

https://www.vivino.com/vigneti-del-...anduria/w/2441493?year=2016&price_id=17650137

https://www.vivino.com/vigneti-del-...anduria/w/6021913?year=2016&price_id=16825972

https://www.vivino.com/polvanera-si...l-colle/w/1235676?year=2013&price_id=19069466

https://www.vivino.com/polvanera-se...l-colle/w/1181450?year=2015&price_id=20228566

https://www.vivino.com/vigneti-del-...a-zolla/w/1926947?year=2017&price_id=17448159 - this is the best VFM you'll get. I have about 9 left at the moment, can often get a case deal at for me, about 8.50EUR a bottle. Amazing for the money. Real deal to take to people's houses and they are super impressed but you don't break the bank!

https://www.vivino.com/talo-primitivo-di-manduria/w/2272631?year=2017&price_id=20210776 - again decent price but not as full bodied or heavy. It's a much lighter that all the above. Better for sessions though if you're opening a few.

https://www.vivino.com/chiaramonte-ele-primitivo-puglia/w/1477376?year=2017&price_id=20220029

That should get you started!

randomshenans · 20 Feb 2020 at 12:11

Tuppy_Glossop said:
Edit: it's worth mentioning that the Nativ Eremico San Quirico is Aglianico grapes, not Primitivo. All the Nativ wines are worth a try. Have a look at Sardinian wines like Cannonau, and try Brunello di Montalcinos between £15 and £25 from Tuscany.

Agreed on all the Nativs. The blue is a lighter drop, but the gold is superb! I'm not sure I have any left, pretty sure I drank it all. Got some 2016/14 and maybe a couple of 12 reds though.

I'd steer away from the Brunellos... mainly because it's become a bit of a minefield on quality. You can pay some $$$ but not get the wine from it. For a great red in tuscany, I'd hit up some of the Super Tuscans. Great quality and value.

randomshenans · 25 Feb 2020 at 11:07

Public Service Announcement!!

Nativ Special EDITION!

https://www.vivino.com/nativ-annive...urce=deals&vid=162098670&vintage_id=162098670

Got to get me some of this!!

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