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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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I got Sauvignon Blanc instead of good old Pinot and I loved it more.
But it's not because you're right, right? It's because my tastebuds have changed. Right??
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:13, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)
I still heart Pinot. it will take some time for us to admit we may have grown apart.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:19, Reply)
because if it is then I'll have a go of it. Even though it's like, oooh £8.
(I like my wine under a fiver, or over a fiver, but half price so it's under a fiver)
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:24, Reply)
Wine that cost's more that £4 a bottle is too much! I like Black Tower cos it tastes really nice and only costs £3.99. Shame it's only 9%ABV
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:29, Reply)
at your age wine is for building up a quick base for a load of beer. it becomes much more enjoyable when you have matured somewhat
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:31, Reply)
However my father used to run the Winchester College Wine Society so I suppose I was fortunate to have his advice.
EDIT: best he ever gave re wine:
'Any idiot can buy good wine for a lot of money. Only an expert can get good wine without spending a lot'.
Not strictly true mind, he hadn't factored in 'blind good luck'.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:34, Reply)
Anything apart from beer/lager will do for me. Had bad experience with John Smiths aged 15 that has put me right off the taste.
It's all about getting wasted at my age (hangover free my I add, just to put the boot in, lol)
Wine, vodka, rum, sambuka, cider, Sourz, alcopops, it's all good
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:43, Reply)
may I recommend jagermeister? much better than sambuca.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:02, Reply)
had a bad experience of with that too though :(
Taste ok in Red Bull though, I just can't shot it anymore
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:19, Reply)
for half that. it's not quite the same, but still nice and dry and crisp.
it is worth £8 or more if you are feeling flush.
similarly, you will never be disappointed by a bottle of Chateauneuf Du Pape, if you like red that is
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:30, Reply)
And high end zinfandel, but there you can get some right piss if you're not careful.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:30, Reply)
Haven't found the same one since
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:39, Reply)
have to say, I've not had Sancerre either, but have heard good things.
I've been off the wine mostly for a while. Not been dining with my mates who appreciate the good stuff for a while. Might sort out a nice bottle for dinner on saturday.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:34, Reply)
Almost as tasty - considerably cheaper.
Also Lirac or Vacqueyras are like the neighbouring fields in Provence to Chateuaneuf Du Pape and are equally bargain-tastic to above.
rafter
baz (wine geek (*HIC!*))
EDIT: Fuck it - I have to say this. I have a 97 Barolo I bought earlier this year in Berlin for about E40. Ze German and I will be tucking into that at Xmas and no fucker else is getting any - hurrah!
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:04, Reply)
Check the grape mix with the Italians - anything with Primitivo and Negroamaro blend is usually fab. Pure Primitivo is often good but sometimes a bit light (like a softer Pinot Noir) - check the alcohol content - you want at least 14% IMO.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:14, Reply)
as the light ones go it tends to be the nicest.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:16, Reply)
Try also Spanish - Tempranillo is usually fairly easy and pleasant drinking.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:25, Reply)
Try an Albarinho (sp?). A Galician white from North west spain, Absolutely lush. My fave is one of the cheapest, Marques De Vizhoja. If you can get it it's about £10 a bottle.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 16:45, Reply)
Sancerre is my favourite white wine IN THE WORLD
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:26, Reply)
Like you I thought it was all filth until my brother-in-law served an unoaked one (like Chablis) one day, it was stunning. He has a collection worth 150k so whatever he serves or recommends I listen to.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:44, Reply)
And people say that will change as I get older. I'm not certain of that.
But I said that about olives.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:50, Reply)
To cover bad Chardonnay,so if it's cheap and oaky it's probably crap.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:59, Reply)
My mum drinks it.
I go to her house and go "Blurgh" and she gets all cross.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:02, Reply)
...Pinot is a cheeky little tart who always puts-out at parties.
(, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:06, Reply)
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