Argento Malbec 2009, Mendoza (£5.99 Majestic) Lovely juicy ripe fresh bouncy berry and blackcurrant, a touch of violet and a finish that is bold yet refreshing. Excellent value. B(+) Renacer ‘Punto Final’ Malbec Clasico 2008, Mendoza (£8.49 Liberty Wine) Ripe, floral and tender, hint of parma violet, rounded voluptuous berry […]
Monthly Archives: November 2009
Domaine du Tariquet Ugni Blanc/Colombard Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne 2008, South-West France (~£5-6) Crisp, almost Sauvignon-like, with greengage, citrus and herb flavours. Lovely zippy youngster, fresh and zesty, with a quite rich, grassy finish. B Argento Pinot Grigio 2009, Mendoza, Argentina (£5.99 Majestic) Simple, fresh, vaguely nutty […]
Four Assorted White Wines from Argentina, France and Italy
A rather nice trio it was too… Viña El Huique Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004, Colchagua, Chile (£6.99 The Real Wine Company) Nicely mature, soft and plummy, with a dusty, almost smoky blackcurrant character, a hint of tomato, and a touch of leafy tobacco on the finish. S- Warwick First Lady […]
Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile & South Africa
For those who look out for Fairtrade wine, here are the results of the 3rd annual Fairtrade Wine Competition, which took place yesterday in London. 81 wines were entered and judged by a panel that included Masters of Wine Sarah Jane Evans, Tim Atkin, Susan McCraith and Jo Ahearne. Harpers […]
Fair Enough – Results of the 2009 Annual Fairtrade Wine ...
OK, it’s already the 3rd Thursday of November in some parts of the world, so I don’t feel too guilty about opening this bottle of Nouveau from wine merchant/winemaker Chris Piper a few hours early – nice crunchy stuff it is too…
Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 est un peu early…
News just announced that The Bunch has expanded from five merchants to six, with the existing quintet of Berry Bros. & Rudd, Yapp Brothers, Adnams, Corney & Barrow and Tanners being joined by Lea & Sandeman. Not much of a surprise really. Both Charles Lea & Patrick Sandeman are – […]