[WINE]

NickK · 13 Feb 2008 at 11:42

Question is - perhaps we should start on red grapes instead?

How many white drinkers? Perhaps we should get a poll added. I'll try arranging a Don todo it tonight when I have more time.

Solari · 13 Feb 2008 at 17:01

I prefer white but am happy to experiment with Red. I suggest you use an online store like oddbin's so everyone doesn't have to go rooting through their local Thresher's hoping to find what's been suggested.

233 · 13 Feb 2008 at 17:05

iamdjdz said:
Buckfast count?

waheyyy

they come in over 20 varieties :0 check your bottle numbers

coolpunkskater · 13 Feb 2008 at 17:29

Seems like a good idea

and its a Wine circle not club

and would they be making there own wine? if so count me in

Slinwagh · 15 Feb 2008 at 09:45

Well over the past few days I have tried Rioja and I have to say that the one I had was very nice.

From Tesco's

Castillo De San Lorenzo Rioja Reserva 2001

D.P. · 15 Feb 2008 at 09:48

Adz said:
You're buying crap wine I think....

Although I must admit I do like red wine + chocolate as a combo which I fear would make me somewhat of a pariah in wine circles .

No, commonl done in france and Switzerland. A good zesty red with some bitter-dark chocolate. hmmmm

Slinwagh · 15 Feb 2008 at 09:59

Where does everyone buy their wine from? Is there any online retailer that offers the choice to make up your own case so to speak. Looking at Tesco it seems to be pre determined cases.

My local wine merchant delivers but the online selection is poor compared to the shop and it is a fair walk from a car park so lots of wine to carry is a blag!

Majago · 15 Feb 2008 at 10:06

^^ We tend to use Virgin wines - they seem to have a pretty decent selction and there is the ability to make your own case of red / white or a combination of both.

Also their delivery options are very good too.

Mad old tory · 15 Feb 2008 at 10:12

Never used them but Laithwaites tend to have some good deals.

NickK · 15 Feb 2008 at 11:06

Slinwagh said:
Where does everyone buy their wine from? Is there any online retailer that offers the choice to make up your own case so to speak. Looking at Tesco it seems to be pre determined cases.

My local wine merchant delivers but the online selection is poor compared to the shop and it is a fair walk from a car park so lots of wine to carry is a blag!

Sainsburys (we have a large superstore close by) or a better selection I drive down to the local Laithwaites.

I'd be happy research bottles for online ordering & purchasing. There's no real point on just buying locally for this as everybody needs access to the same wine.

krooton · 15 Feb 2008 at 11:43

Amp34 said:
I know that's the accepted wisdom, but it tastes far nicer chilled than room temperature. Try it sometime and see for yourself.

I hate winter as room temp is chilled.

Cold red wine is gross, I often put cold bottle in the cupboard with the boiler just to warm them up.

Pete19s · 15 Feb 2008 at 20:42

You might be interested to know that next week Tesco will be running a 3 for 2 across ALL wine. Didnt hear it from me

did wonder why ive had so much stock turn up. Also good call Slingwah, tis a lovely drink and the gran reserva is even better.