A South African take on the Shiraz/Cab blend – and rather good it is too… Plaisir de Merle Petit Plaisir 2011, Western Cape, South Africa (£8.99 Marks & Spencer) Bounds out of the glass with spicy dark plummy blackcurrant flavours and a note of chocolate. There’s a little bit of […]
Monthly Archives: October 2014
Think there was a better, gentler wine to be made here… Orben Rioja 2009, Spain (£23.99 Eton Vintners, Charlie Crown, Grape & Grind, Scarlet Wines, The Jolly Vintner Too, The Cellar at Clevedon, Aitken Wines, WoodWinters, The Fine Wine Company, Winedirect.co.uk, Thedrinkshop.com) Starts off rather big and oaky, and remains […]
Orben Rioja 2009, Spain
Haven’t been able to post any videos the last few days, so here’s a couple as compensation… Dourthe Réserve Bordeaux Blanc 2012, France (£8.99 Majestic) Crisp, grassy style, with spring-like flavours of nettles, gooseberries and elderflower, and just a touch of the feline. Quite rich finish, but overall clean and […]