Is it really?
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)
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:24, 2 replies, latest was 16 years ago)

I like you.
You're cheap, like me.
( girlinthehole, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:26, Reply)

Yea!
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
(wehttamman via B3ta for microwave, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:29, Reply)

you'll learn
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
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:31, Reply)

Black Tower?????
You peasant.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:31, Reply)

he's only 19
give him a chance
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:32, Reply)

I never drank that shit at 19
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'.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:34, Reply)

I was practically pickled in vodka
at 19.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:37, Reply)

When it comes to drinking
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
(wehttamman via B3ta for microwave, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:43, Reply)

that's the attitude
may I recommend jagermeister? much better than sambuca.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:02, Reply)

Used to love it
had a bad experience of with that too though :(

Taste ok in Red Bull though, I just can't shot it anymore
(wehttamman via B3ta for microwave, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:19, Reply)

:-)

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:33, Reply)

you can get a passable one in Lidl (or Aldi I forget which)
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
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:30, Reply)

or Barolo

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:32, Reply)

Barolo rocks the hizzouse

( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:33, Reply)

Also a big fan of the barolo
And high end zinfandel, but there you can get some right piss if you're not careful.
( The Light in Chains don't touch the Pope's boner, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:30, Reply)

I got a gorgeous barolo for my 30th
Haven't found the same one since
( Roota zweeeeeoooooowm, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:39, Reply)

not one I'm familiar with
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.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 14:34, Reply)

Nebbiola/o is like Barolos little brother.
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!
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:04, Reply)

cheers
I'll bear those in mind
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:10, Reply)

pleasure.
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.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:14, Reply)

I quite like a primitivo
as the light ones go it tends to be the nicest.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:16, Reply)

cool.
Try also Spanish - Tempranillo is usually fairly easy and pleasant drinking.
(bazmorningstar efil4nat3b, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:25, Reply)

an old favourite
:-)
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Mon 30 Nov 2009, 15:27, Reply)

In the market for a different white?
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.
(porkylips looks better as the sun goes down., Mon 30 Nov 2009, 16:45, Reply)