OriginalRobboFOX Posted 26 November 2007 Posted 26 November 2007 A bottle of Tiger Milk is always appreciated..... Unfortunately, not many places sell it round ere... Anyone know any shops that stock it??
AoWW Posted 26 November 2007 Posted 26 November 2007 I have a 40% off voucher for threshers which lasts until the end of the month. If anyone wants a copy then PM me and I will email you it as a pdf PM'd
Durnerz Posted 27 November 2007 Posted 27 November 2007 Love a bit of Montana unoaked chardonnay for something a little different, essence of pineapples and tropical fruit and not too dry.
Webbo Posted 23 July 2012 Posted 23 July 2012 I always used to think that red wine was like gargling the leftovers from the jar when all the pickled onions had been finished at Christmas but we had a tour of a winery on holiday and I tried some Greek Cabernet Sauvingon and it wasn't that bad. I'll be buying the Guardian next.
Phube Posted 23 July 2012 Author Posted 23 July 2012 This is why it annoys me when people say they "I Don't like wine!", they really should say "I've not found a wine I like yet". Wine is amazing... Current fave: NZ (Central Otago) Pinot Noirs.
foxfanazer Posted 23 July 2012 Posted 23 July 2012 The only wine I like is Black tower (white or rose) or maybe blossom hill rose
AoWW Posted 2 August 2012 Posted 2 August 2012 I've got an offer code and password for Naked Wine (an online wine retailer) that gets a £60 discount when you spend £99.99 or more with them + delivery (£4.99, by the look of it). I like my wine but, in all honesty, I'm not going to get through that much of it so if anyone else wants to take advantage of the offer, PM me. It's a one-off offer code so whoever PMs me first will be the lucky recipient! Has to be claimed by 30/9/12 and, no, it's not one of those wine 'club' thingys that you have to commit to. Their website (so you can see what wines they stock) is: www.nakedwines.com
Thracian Posted 2 August 2012 Posted 2 August 2012 Having just bought a chalet in Swithland Woods I'm confident I'll be able to contribute with some enthusiasm to this thread over the coming months! The best wine I've ever tasted was a Chilean Merlot at Stapleford Park on my ruby wedding anniversary. It's mellowing impact lasted so long in the mouth I thought it had moved in with my taste buds. I didn't want to swallow, It was that good and the last sip felt like "farewell" to a dear friend. I've always found even cheap Chilean reds to be good value but for sheer relaxation in the early evening sunshine, the grapey aperitif wine Muscadet de Valencia has a deceptively gentle way of making you not give a toss about anything. Good health everyone!
Phube Posted 3 August 2012 Author Posted 3 August 2012 Having just bought a chalet in Swithland Woods I'm confident I'll be able to contribute with some enthusiasm to this thread over the coming months! The best wine I've ever tasted was a Chilean Merlot at Stapleford Park on my ruby wedding anniversary. It's mellowing impact lasted so long in the mouth I thought it had moved in with my taste buds. I didn't want to swallow, It was that good and the last sip felt like "farewell" to a dear friend. I've always found even cheap Chilean reds to be good value but for sheer relaxation in the early evening sunshine, the grapey aperitif wine Muscadet de Valencia has a deceptively gentle way of making you not give a toss about anything. Good health everyone! You have to be careful about 'best' wines because they are invariably linked to what you're doing at the time... The best wines we have are always linked to the best times we have!
Zingari Posted 3 August 2012 Posted 3 August 2012 I like barley wine. It was always a good sign if a lady I was trying to chat up had a taste for it
Thracian Posted 3 August 2012 Posted 3 August 2012 You have to be careful about 'best' wines because they are invariably linked to what you're doing at the time... The best wines we have are always linked to the best times we have! I wouldn't argue with that. But we were only having a meal!
MikeyT Posted 3 August 2012 Posted 3 August 2012 Loving Gallo Rose wine lately. Yummy stuff and very reasonably priced.
Parafox Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 I was talking to the owner of a specialist wine shop the other day about red wine and discovered that the red wines like Jacob's Creek, Banrock Station etc that all the supermarkets sell are imported in huge vats and then bottled in the UK. I may be stupid but I didn't know this. I thought they were bottled en masse in the country of origin. He said that by doing this, the oxygenation process is interrupted and they have to add a chemical called Sulphides (or Sulfites). It's this that gives you the pounding red-wine hangover. Apparently, if you look on the label it will give the country of origin then a UK postcode which means it's UK bottled. I guess it's the same for white wine, too. Well, bugger me...
Jon the Hat Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 I was talking to the owner of a specialist wine shop the other day about red wine and discovered that the red wines like Jacob's Creek, Banrock Station etc that all the supermarkets sell are imported in huge vats and then bottled in the UK. I may be stupid but I didn't know this. I thought they were bottled en masse in the country of origin. He said that by doing this, the oxygenation process is interrupted and they have to add a chemical called Sulphides (or Sulfites). It's this that gives you the pounding red-wine hangover. Apparently, if you look on the label it will give the country of origin then a UK postcode which means it's UK bottled. I guess it's the same for white wine, too. Well, bugger me... Christ no. Who wants to pay for shipping glass from the other side of the world?? Bottlers do a good trade over here. The wine isn't good enough that you notice the difference. Sulphides are indeed a shitter. Pick the good stuff instead!
Parafox Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 Christ no. Who wants to pay for shipping glass from the other side of the world?? Bottlers do a good trade over here. The wine isn't good enough that you notice the difference. Sulphides are indeed a shitter. Pick the good stuff instead! Trouble is buying decent wine on a budget is restrictive.
Guest MattP Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 http://stagsleap.com/ Very nice for any of you who enjoy a nice bottle.
James. Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 I was talking to the owner of a specialist wine shop the other day about red wine and discovered that the red wines like Jacob's Creek, Banrock Station etc that all the supermarkets sell are imported in huge vats and then bottled in the UK. I may be stupid but I didn't know this. I thought they were bottled en masse in the country of origin. He said that by doing this, the oxygenation process is interrupted and they have to add a chemical called Sulphides (or Sulfites). It's this that gives you the pounding red-wine hangover. Apparently, if you look on the label it will give the country of origin then a UK postcode which means it's UK bottled. I guess it's the same for white wine, too. Well, bugger me... Apparently somewhat of a myth... http://www.thekitchn.com/sulfites-in-wine-necessary-or-100878
Parafox Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 Apparently somewhat of a myth... http://www.thekitchn...ssary-or-100878 Well, that just shows the wine guy I was talking to isn't such a fking expert then. This bit in particular... "it is little wonder that SO2 is so widely used to help guarantee that the bottle of wine you open will be fresh and clean, and taste as the winemaker intended". Cheers Matt, that's gonna make tonights tipple a lot more enjoyable. Merlot or Shiraz? Mmmmmm...
absolutelegend Posted 30 January 2013 Posted 30 January 2013 Love wine but stating a my fave is a difficult and pointless task. Always opt for the local stuff, generally going for what the locals are drinking. Same goes for beer.
Merging Cultures Posted 8 September 2013 Posted 8 September 2013 Which ones are your favourite? I am now living in Southern Africa and you can get some amazing wines here. Tonight, I am drinking a lovely 2012 Chenin Blanc, by Boschendal. I usually prefer red, but I am adding this to my list to buy again.
Merging Cultures Posted 8 September 2013 Posted 8 September 2013 Not heard of that. Must be German? Thanks for joining the conversation though.
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