Bodega Cecchin Malbec ‘Non-added Sulfites’ 2008, Mendoza (£9.75 Caves de Pyrene) Quite pale in colour, and while there’s plenty of juicy cherry, strawberry and dark fruit flavour, there’s also a dainty, refreshing gluggability. Does have some of the clay-slip-like edge I find in many unsulphured wine, but no lack […]
Yearly Archives: 2011
Some wines tasted in the search for some lighter, more subtle styles of Argentine Malbec for a piece for Square Meal‘s annual guide. These are all 2010s – will post some notes on some 2009s and 2008s soon Santa Julia Malbec 2010, Mendoza (£6.99 Waitrose) Simple and slightly volatile, there’s […]
Wine Tasting Video: Some Argentine Malbecs from 2010
OK, so I cheated and tried this before the 3rd Thursday in November, but that was just so I could I bring this video to you as early as possible. If you’ve missed out on the other Beaujolais videos I’ve posted this week, you can find them here, here and […]
Wine Tasting Video: Beaujolais Part 4 – it’s Nouveau Day!!!
The third of four Beaujolais videos – the last will be Nouveau tomorrow, the first two are here and here. Just loved these wines, a great advert for the region. Domaine Gerard Descombes Juliénas 2010 (£12.49 Highbury Vintners) Oh yum, lovely oozing summer pudding fruit, crunchy and vibrant with classic […]
Wine Tasting Video: Beaujolais Part 3 – four of the ...
Another video in advance of Beaujolais Nouveau Day this coming Thursday (the first one is here). But this is all about grown-up Beaujolais, with the wines coming from five of the ten cru villages. Jean-Claude Lapalu Brouilly Vieilles Vignes 2010 (£16.99 Caves de Pyrene) Honest, tasty red, with classic crunchy […]
Wine Tasting Video: Beaujolais Part 2 – five of the ...
It’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day this coming Thursday, and it looks as if the region’s run of decent vintages has continued, so don’t be afraid to dig on the 17th. But if you fancy trying wines from earlier vintages, here are six that I’ve tried recently, and I’ll be posting two […]