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Had one of the Edgebaston 2013 Cab Francs tonight and it has been sensational. I mean, unbelievable. Soft and herbal, not much typical cab franc pepperiness but loads of fruit. Wow.
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Some of the US pinot noirs can be a little "bigger". The non-costal Sonoma's and some of the Oregan and Washington ones too tend to be a bit fuller.
Lots of the finer Burgundies will also have complex finishes too. Not a great time to be buying US wine though given the crap exchange rate.
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I splurged on an Oregon Pinot for my Christmas bird. Ouch.
Nice. We opened a lovely bottle of Colene Clemens Dopp Creek from Oregon earlier in the year for a roast. High ABV and very rich for a pinot noir. My mate who generally likes darker, heavier red absolutely loved it.
I tend to stick to the Hirsch, Kutch, etc stuff from the Sonoma Coast. Quite similar to Burgundy pinot noir, much lighter and floral.
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I went for the Resonance Vineyard 2013 PN by Maison Louis Jadot in the Willamette Valley.
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Any recommendations for decent reds to be had from the likes of Sainsbury, Tesco? Budget up to £20??
Something to go alongside my T-bone on NYE at my party for 1.
Something to go alongside my T-bone on NYE at my party for 1.
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T-bone means something with a bit about it. If you want the very best quality to price ratio, get Tesco's Finest Argentinian Malbec with the silver label ( https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/264534413 ) it is £8 in store and apparently £6 on delivery. It will enhance your steak if you let it breathe for a couple of hours and drink it at room temp. There is probably better quality around £20 (because Sainsbury's bigger stores always seem to have one wine down from £26-£30 down to £20, I always spend fifteen minutes looking for it) but without being in-store and seeing what is reduced, I can't tell you what it will be. Get the Malbec. Hell, get two and have a proper party!
I see Tesco have a better one from the same winemaker (Catena) which is £12 in store and £10 on delivery - https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/280116882. I imagine it will be better. The winemaker is good and the lower-priced one was excellent.
I’ve see Chataeuneuf du pape for £20 in Sainsbury’s.
Cabernet Sauvignon has plenty about it also.
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Thanks both, I've gone with a CNDP from Sainos and the Tesco Malbec. Next time I wont leave it to the last minute and get some orders in. 
How was it??Thanks both, I've gone with a CNDP from Sainos and the Tesco Malbec. Next time I wont leave it to the last minute and get some orders in.
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.
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@randomshenans they were all my favourite 
Except the spolied cork one. Not quite the luxurious, silky mouth feel of Purple Angel but such complex and refined structure and flavour. Long, long finishes too. Wowzers.
Except the spolied cork one. Not quite the luxurious, silky mouth feel of Purple Angel but such complex and refined structure and flavour. Long, long finishes too. Wowzers.
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And unbelievable quality to price ratio.
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@randomshenans I see Vivino have reduced the Abstract 2017 from £45.28 to £28.75 #justsayin
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Haha don't tempt him
oh ****, no way? Orin Swift? I can't see it...!! Link @Tuppy_Glossop 
Got it. UK only... sending them to my Mum's house
Nativ also pretty good price, but I have a load of that still.
So, 3 or 6 Abstracts?! Argggh
So, 3 or 6 Abstracts?! Argggh
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Yep, Orin Swift. Six, obvs It's what I did
It's what I did
If you get any, use code APJAN5 and get some more % off too. I just saved another 8quid. 6 on their way You ******.
You ******.