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, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

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)