Tasting Notes: A few years ago this was more than twice the price – but it’s not that good; however at £6.50 it’s good chardonnay and won a bronze at the IWSC. I thought it was fresh, not oaky, ‘green’ and a little herby. Region of Origin Languedoc-Roussillon Wine Colour White Price £6.50 Where do…
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Ormarine Picpoul de Pinet
Tasting Notes: A flinty alternative to Muscadet or Gruner-Veltliner, or Pouilly Fume, Picpoul used to be cheap, and unusual to find outside France until a couple of years ago when it cropped up more frequently, particularly on gastro-pub wine lists. Prices rose as it became more popular until it neared £20 a bottle in places….
Isla Negra Chardonnay/Pedro Ximenez
Tasting Notes: Fresh and fruity, everyday white at a good price (£5 per bottle). The addition of a dose of Pedro Ximenez (sherry wine, often sweet) gives it depth and a little complexity – at £5 a bottle that’s good! Worked well with a fish dish, but would work with creamy pasta or chicken dishes….
Chandon Brut, Argentina
In the photo Vicky is practising her pout. Shortly afterwards she spilt most of this fizz, leaving us both pouting – and her smelling like a wino for the 17 hour flight from Buenos Aires to Heathrow… Tasting Notes: Pale yellow colour. Biscuity, slightly yeasty nose. Bone dry. Delicate fizz, with tiny bubbles. Region of…
Parra Alta Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Attractive golden colour. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavours combine to create a crisp fresh fruity palate. Not ‘oaky’. Parra Alta is a traditional way to grow grapes, where the vines are tied to grow upwards through the canopy of the surrounding trees. Region of Origin Mendoza Wine Colour White Price £5…
Argentina – land of Malbec (and more…)
Mendoza We visited Mendoza in Autumn 2016 and spent 5 days tasting a range of wine. The region – and indeed country – is synonymous with Malbec – but there was so much more on offer… Located in the eastern foothills of the Andes, in the shadow of Mount Aconcagua, vineyards are planted at the some of…
Linda Mora Torrontes
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Finca Las Moras – Pinot Grigio
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Mendoza, land of Malbec (and more…)
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Summer Wines
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A Time for Wine 