Rhydal's Red Wine Review

[RHYDAL]

I recently drank the last bottle of 2004 Prieure de Lauran in my rack (anyone who knows where I can get hold of more will be suitably rewarded) and I'm trying a range of wines to find a suitable regular inexpensive replacement.

I have been quite pleased with the 2008 Cuvee de Midi from Tesco, which is again on offer, but have ventured into Asda to try their offerings. I had a case of their 2007 Chateauneuf de Pape for Christmas which is a little rough and could do with resting for a while(listen to me!).

Any road up, here goes.....

Last night was Asda Valpolicella 2009 12% IWC award winner (for what that's worth) £3.98 - A bit thin but no taste nasties. Mildly fruity so easy to glug, but really needs a strong flavoured food to accompany which the wife's bolognaise was not.

Tonight, Mont Tauch Fitou 2007 13.5% £4. Moderately fruity, hint of spice and good warmth (not surprising for at 13.5%). Again no nasty face spasms. Eaten with stilton and would buy again.

Tomorrow night, Robert Mondavi Cab Sauv.

 

[beaumontfox]

Red wine is an evil thing.

 

[RHYDAL]

Red wine is an evil thing.

Let me guess....rose or Sancerre?
The domain of women and gays.

 

[beaumontfox]

I just don't like red wine cos the smell of it makes me want to vomit.:icon_razz

 

[Durham Fox]

I've just finished a nice 2009 Shiraz aglianico blend called Puntino. A bargain at £6 a bottle. Robust and smooth, smooth as silk.

 

[Graz]

What a ponce.

 

[Macky]

In all fairness (to add to the pointless phrases thread) this really is the gayest thread ever conceived on TB and if Durham had responded second instead of fifth Baby Macky would've won the bet. €50 to baby Macky, denied. Suck it up! Hahahaha how's your luck?

 

[Macky]

To be fair though, he is fairly predictable

 

[SwedeFox]

Fair enough.

 

[Mawsley]

I had a delightfully cheeky 2011 Big Mac back in January. It went terribly well with chips.

I wish I could remember where I got it as I should love to roll another around my palette.

 

[RHYDAL]

I just don't like red wine cos the smell of it makes me want to vomit.:icon_razz

Well just hold your nose, swill it around your mouth and spit.

 

[Darth Vodka]

sends your shits green


or is that just me?

 

[The Major]

It's alright for pickling onions, after that, no thanks.

 

[RHYDAL]

Robert Mondavi Cab Sauv 2008 13.5% at £7. Light fruit taste, some warmth, slight sourness. Meh.

 

[Matt_B]

It depends on which regions you like, I can't stand French or Italian Red, much preferring South African, Australian and Chilean.

My personal faves are any Wolfblass, any Penfolds and the Fish or Storm Hoek. I also don't much mind the Tesco Isla Negro (started and finished a bottle in the last hour).

All available for under a 10-spot a bottle. There used to be one called 4 Emus that was divine, but can't find it for love nor money now.

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Have I just stepped into an episode of Frasier?

 

[Macky]

Have I just stepped into an episode of Frasier?

I dunno. I can't watch, or stand, predictable trite 'comedy'

 

[Profondo Rosso]

Neither can I, but Frasier is great.

 

[Durham Fox]

Shiraz Viognier this evening. Zones Footstep, £11 from the Co-Op. Really very good.

 

[beaumontfox]

Well just hold your nose, swill it around your mouth and spit.

I was told that about summat else as well.