Tomàs Cusine Auzells 2011, Costers del Segre, Spain (£9.95 The Wine Society) A gentle cocktail of several grape varieties blending nutty, peachy flavours with the grapiness of Muscat and the stony citrus bite of Sauvignon Blanc. B+ Viña Real Barrel Fermented Rioja Blanco 2011, Spain (£9.99 Majestic, Kingsgate Wines, Clifton […]
Yearly Archives: 2012
Fratelli Classic Red 2011, Maharashtra, India (contact Hallgarten Druitt) Buoyant young wine with vibrant plum and raspberry flavours and plenty of freshness – wouldn’t object to half an hour in the fridge before serving. B- Ridgeback Vansha SGMV 2010, Paarl, South Africa (£9.99 The Real Wine Company) Full and ripe […]
Wine Tasting Video: Syrah/Shiraz from South Africa & India
Harvey Nichols Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore NV, Veneto, Italy (£15.00 Harvey Nichols) Friendly young wine, with the classic peach and apple of Prosecco, a touch of pumice and a toffee-like richness. B(+) Codorníu Cava Reina Maria Cristina Blanc de Noirs 2008, Catalonia, Spain (£14.99 Majestic) Remember Fruit Salad chews? Lots of […]
Wine Tasting Video: Sparkling Wine – Cava, Prosecco, Champagne, UK ...
Alpha Zeta ‘P’ Pinot Grigio delle Venezie IGT 2011, Veneto (£8.99 Corks Out, Reserve Wines, Luvians, Field & Fawcett, The Flying Corkscrew, Bennetts Fine Wines, Edward Parker Wines) Gentle but pithy style with slightly nutty pear and peach flesh tempered by a citrussy bite. B(-) SPAR Gavi 2011, Piedmont (£6.99 […]
Wine Tasting Video: Assorted Italian Whites – Fiano, Gavi, Soave ...
Yali Wetland Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2011, Colchagua, Chile (£6.99 Morrisons) Not much to start with but then opens up to show fresh but gentle red berry, blackcurrant and redcurrant fruit freshened up by notes of citrus and baked apple. B(-) Guerrieri Rizzardi Bardolino DOC Chiaretto 2011, Veneto, Italy (£12.99 Harrods, […]
Wine tasting Video – Rosé wines from six countries
Viña Real Rioja Crianza 2009 (£9.99 Harrods, Cambridge Wine Merchants, Bin 21, The Clifton Cellar, Pimlico Dozen, D K Vintners, Liquid Treasures) Bouncy, Tigger-like wine with earthy, warm raspberry and loganberry fruit, some spicy coconut and vanilla notes from the oak, and an orange peel and apple freshness to the […]