Wine Tasting Video: Assorted reds from Italy, Spain, France & Portugal
The first in a series of three videos on red wines that – according to a range of wine merchants in the Yorkshire Dales – might not be averse to a spell in the fridge, and which could be served in...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Pinot Noir from the Languedoc, Chile & Australia
The second in a series of three videos on red wines that – according to a range of wine merchants in the Yorkshire Dales – might not be averse to a spell in the fridge, and which could be served in...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Cabernet and Merlot from southern France, plus a...
The last in a series of three videos on red wines that – according to a range of wine merchants in the Yorkshire Dales – might not be averse to a spell in the fridge, and which could be served in...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Chianti Classico
Tesco Chianti Classico 2010 (£6.99 Tesco) Warm, earthy, Wednesday-evening type of wine, slightly chewy with some freshness, and enough hearty cherry and plum fruit to pad it out. B(+) Castellare...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Chianti, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Pignolo from...
Volpetto Sangiovese di Toscana 2011 (£5.99 Ocado) Reasonable plum and cherry flavours, but it’s a bit volatile and overall just too rustic. C(-) Volpetto Chianti 2011, Tuscany (£7.99 Hercules Wines,...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Languedoc Reds + Australian Shiraz & Californian Zinfandel
Mas Belles Eaux Mourvèdre Vin de Pays d’Oc 2009, France (£14.99 Bennetts Fine Wines, Robin Greatorex Wines, Noel Young Wines, Vin Neuf, Lockett Bros, Aitken Wines, Slurp.co.uk) Decent plummy...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Malbec World Day 2013
World Malbec Day? Malbec World Day? Whichever way round it is, this is the third year on which April 17th has seen celebrations for all things Malbec-y – more info here. Here’s me setting into eight...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Low Alcohol Reds & Rosé from Torres
(There’s currently information only about the Natureo White on the Torres website) Torres Natureo Rosé Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Spain (£5.99 Asda, Waitrose) It may not be incredibly wine-y, but...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Five Douro Reds
Tons de Duorum Red 2011 (£8.20 The Real Wine Company, Duncan Murray, Totnes Wines, Halifax Wines, Tanners, Wine Cellar) Joyously fruity youngster, with plush berry, damson and plum flavours, notes of...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Sangiovese from Tuscany & Corsica
Terra Nostra Nielluccio Corse Rouge 2011, Corsica, France (£7.25 The Wine Society) The bruised cherry edge and slightly tart, appley acidity seem more Italian than French, good fresh earthy style, but...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Cru Beaujolais
Henry Fessy Fleurie 2011 (£14.95 Oddbins, Hailsham Cellars, Winedirect.co.uk, George Hill, Wine House, Forth Wines) Really attractive style, starts off quietly then opens up in the glass to show...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Six wines from the Lidl Wine Cellar
A look at six wines from Lidl’s upmarket range Pouilly Fuissé 2011, Burgundy, France (£7.99 Lidl) Quite a heavy style, honeyed with not enough fruit and some toasty sulphur notes. 0 Fleurie 2011,...
View ArticleWine Tasting Video: Four reds from the Alentejo
Ramos Reserva Red 2011, VR Alentejano (£8.49 Majestic) Warm-hearted wine, full and rounded with juicy blackberry jam flavours tempered by an earthy plumminess. Maybe just a little jammy, and possibly...
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