Burgenland

Another of the catch-up-on-tasting-notes posts (see intro HERE if that doesn’t make sense) Casa Silva Cool Coast Pinot Noir 2012, Paredones, Chile (£15.95 Avery’s, WoodWinters, Fullers Brewery, Vesuvio, Stainton Wines, The Wine Tasting Company, Roberts & Speight, Peter Graham Wines, Portland Wine Company, Duncan Murray Wines) I tasted this around this […]

Three Pinot Noirs plus a close relative

August 5, 2015 by Simon

Groszer Wein Blaufränkisch 2012, Südburgenland, Austria (£15.90 per litre Newcomer Wines) Lots of juicy ripe plummy berry and blackcurrant here, with earthy, meaty notes adding a savoury wildness, and herbs coming through in the finish. Tasty and slightly naughty. S(-) Groszer Wein Blaufränkisch ‘Vom Riegl’ 2012, Südburgenland, Austria (£22.90 per […]

Three Blaufränkisch-based reds from Groszer Wein in Südburgenland, Austria

March 26, 2015 by Simon

The Exquisite Collection Fleurie 2010, Burgundy, France (£6.49 Aldi) Smells decent enough, with soft summer pudding aromas, but while there’s a touch of peppery spice, this has lost its youthful perkiness and now tastes a bit tired. C+ Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Gamay Noir 2012, Coastal Region, South Africa (£8.99 […]

Wine Tasting Video: Assorted reds from France, South Africa, New ...

December 17, 2013 by Simon

Coates & Seely Britagne Rosé NV, Hampshire, England (£27.95-29.95 Coates & Seely, Lea and Sandeman) Fresh, lively young wine with lush gentle strawberry flesh and a touch of sherbet balanced with taut appley acidity. Would benefit from a little longer on the lees, but still very tasty. S- Brandal Albariño […]

Wine Tasting Video: English fizz, Albarino, Chateauneuf, Carmenere & Ausbruch

July 22, 2011 by Simon

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