The Wine Thread

randomshenans · 21 Dec 2018 at 10:15

YESSSSS that 62 is bang on, and I'm a huuuuge Nativ fan. I think I need to order some Gold actually, and some Blu, I'm out of both, but have the red Nativ still. About 10 bottles left I think. Great selection there @Tuppy_Glossop!
I wish I could get south african stuff, I can't get any and even online I"m not well versed... I think I'll have to try more Aus/South African in 2019!

Shame for me as my old man is over for Christmas and just necks wine, so I bought a load of cheap french *****. I'm sure it'll be a 3.2 max vivino, and this makes me sad. Means I can't enjoy nice wine because he'll just bosh it back and I'll get none any way.

Tuppy_Glossop · 21 Dec 2018 at 12:32

Vivino have that Nativ I got at £18.95. it's great value for a 4.4

randomshenans · 21 Dec 2018 at 12:48

It's a great fav of mine. I got a great deal before at a place I have used, think it was like 15euro a bottle or something mad. I bought 12 but have obviously since drunk them all

randomshenans · 22 Dec 2018 at 13:09

Damn, appears I can't get Gold Nativ anywhere! Will have to keep my eyes pealed!

NickK · 25 Dec 2018 at 07:58

For mince pies last night opened this little beauty we bought two years ago: https://vinquebec.com/node/14565

Château de la Guimonière, Coteaux du Layon Premier Cru Chaume 2014

It’s desert wine, silky smooth and with the mince pies it worked really well.

Tuppy_Glossop · 26 Dec 2018 at 09:22

Had a Nativ Red with this thing:

It was special.

randomshenans · 26 Dec 2018 at 16:22

hnnnnnng

I had a red nativ last night myself, nice 2014 bottle.

NickK · 27 Dec 2018 at 20:50

Popped up to see the parents, seems they have given up alcohol, so they have given back the bottle I gave them from a while ago .. bottle of Margaux, and a couple of other bottles.. well they’ll go into the new cellar

randomshenans · 28 Dec 2018 at 11:47

Bonus!!

HazardO · 14 Jan 2019 at 11:48

Had an excellent malbec in a restaurant over Christmas but it cost £40 at restaurant prices. I thought I'd try to find if I could get it for less.
The wine: https://www.vivino.com/alpasion-grand-malbec-mendoza-red-wine/w/5535505?year=2015

The only place I could find it wanted £28, but they have a special on where you get another malbec with it for £30. Turns out they normally try and get £20 for the other one. It's not as good, but it's very drinkable, so £30 for both is a bit of a steal
https://mwinestore.co.uk/shop/alpasion-what-about-me-twin-gift-pack/

Tuppy_Glossop · 23 Jan 2019 at 09:23

Got a great offer from Vivino on the Native Bicento 2015. Never tried this Nativ before but I love all the ones I have tried so I bagged six of them.

randomshenans · 25 Jan 2019 at 18:11

What price is it for you @Tuppy_Glossop ? I can get it for 24.95 a bottle. I might get 6, I'm not drinking at the mo, but I like wine and not had that one lol

Tuppy_Glossop · 25 Jan 2019 at 20:03

I got it reduced from £28.95 to £18.95, ftw

I had a couple of glasses last night and left half to see what it's like after a night in the decanter. Last night's was chocolatey and herby with dark fruits. Very typically south Italian. You'll like it :cool:

randomshenans · 25 Jan 2019 at 21:00

Oh what a bargain!

Tuppy_Glossop · 25 Jan 2019 at 21:24

Tonight's is much smoother and balanced. Give it loads of air and enjoy with cheese is my advice. In conjunction with some local Shorrocks Whisky Cheddar it creates a truffley savouriness. Fantastic.

*turns out it's a Lancashire not a Cheddar, sozzard

randomshenans · 26 Jan 2019 at 15:42

*******

I will try and get some

randomshenans · 9 Feb 2019 at 11:52

3 bottles of 2015 Purple Angel were delivered at the weekend. I'm not drinking at the moment so instead I just stroked them and put them in the basement

randomshenans · 9 Feb 2019 at 13:04

On a wine like side note. We went to look at a house the other day. A proper renovation job. Huge project. One of the things it had was a cellar. Apparently small and cramped (moron didn't have the key) but I already put on the budget a modern wine cellar, so by dammit I'm getting one.

Looked at those spiral ones in the ground: https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...7cdccb/1530869256021/prisliste_SC_ENG_VAT.pdf

NOPE! Start at 38k... :eek:

toshj · 9 Feb 2019 at 21:05

randomshenans said:
On a wine like side note. We went to look at a house the other day. A proper renovation job. Huge project. One of the things it had was a cellar. Apparently small and cramped (moron didn't have the key) but I already put on the budget a modern wine cellar, so by dammit I'm getting one.

Looked at those spiral ones in the ground: https://static1.squarespace.com/sta...7cdccb/1530869256021/prisliste_SC_ENG_VAT.pdf

NOPE! Start at 38k...

We're house hunting at the moment, and a place with a cellar or basement that I can convert into a wine room is a big priority... although highly unlikely

Tuppy_Glossop · 9 Feb 2019 at 21:08

Surely it'll be cheaper to buy an old, classic staircase. From Versailles Palace or such?

Mmmm, Purple Angel. Rocketing in value every year, as if that matters, so drinkable. Enjoying a Fresquita right now, a delicious white from Cordoba with sherry tones but a breezy freshness.

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