Not come across this blend for a rosé before. It’s…oh well watch the video to find out.. Villa Maria Private Bin Rosé 2013, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand (£9.99 Tesco, Majestic, Bargain Booze, Wine Rack, Village Wines, NZHouseofwine.com) Smells quite promising, with gentle blackcurrant blackberry and apple (fresh and pie) aromas, […]
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Every time I’ve tried this wine, it’s been less than 3 years old, and I’ve wished I could have seen it with a lot more bottle age, to see what happens to the oak imprint – anyone have any mature vintages? Borsão Tres Picos Garnacha 2012, Campo de Borja, Spain (£12.95 Saddleworth […]
Borsão Tres Picos Garnacha 2012, Campo de Borja, Spain
A follow up to the two reds from this winery I tried earlier this year HERE Abbaye Sylva Plana Faugères Le Rosé 2012, Languedoc, France (N/A in the UK) Crisp, juicy, fresh style, lots of fresh strawberry flavour, with light spice and floral notes behind, full in flavour but light in […]
Abbaye Sylva Plana Faugères Le Rosé 2012, Languedoc, France
Not as good as the Oloroso (also made by Barbadillo), but still a decent amount of flavour for the price Tesco Finest Special Reserve Amontillado Sherry NV, Spain (£6/50cl Tesco) Has all the classic Christmas cake character – walnut, caramel, fig, raisin, clove, cinnamon and so on – along with […]
Tesco Finest Special Reserve Amontillado Sherry
Made for Tesco by Baron de Ley, this 100% Tempranillo Rioja is pretty decent grog Viña Mara Rioja Reserva 2008, Spain (£9.49 Tesco) Calm, mellow and relaxed Rioja, with classic velvety vanilla sheen and coconutty allure adding extra layers to the gentle red berry and orange peel flavours. Mature, but still […]
Viña Mara Rioja Reserva 2008, Spain
A bit less blatant than many a Torrontés, and all the better for it Dante Robino Torrontés 2012, Mendoza, Argentina (£7.95 Saddleworth Wine Vault) Quite a dainty and fresh style, with ginger-tinged apricot and peach flavours, a light floral character and zesty citrus acidity to keep it all perky. B(+)