Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2014, Burgundy, France (£14.99 Campbell Moore, Hailsham Cellars, directwines.co.uk, Bablake Wines, The Mount Bay Wine Co, Bon Coeur, Edward Beer & Wine, Bakers and Larners of Holt, Hennings Fine Wines) Has the classic Chablis combo of richness and leanness, with the bracing citrus and apple (fresh and cooked) […]
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Viña Ventisquero Root 1 Carmenère 2013, Colchagua, Chile (£7.99 Morrisons) Toasty chocolatey aromas, then bold blackberry and cassis, with an exotic edge of coffee bean. Good, but maybe a touch too medicinal for greatness. B(-) Casa Silva Los Lingues Carmenère 2013, Colchagua, Chile (£14.95 The Derbyshire Wine Co, Bayley & […]
Two Carmenères from Chile
Vadiaperti Greco di Tufo 2014, Campania, Italy (£14.50 Haynes Hanson & Clark) Bruised green apple (fresh and baked) and citrus flavours pepped up by notes of sage and fennel, plus a finish that combines a smoky nuance with stony minerality – think volcanic aromas… S- Vadiaperti Fiano di Avellino 2014, […]
Two whites from Vadiaperti in Campania
Thought that all Chilean vineyards were irrigated with water from the Andes? Think again… (JAN 2017 UPDATE – see end of this post…) Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Colchagua, Chile (£12.99 D Byrne & Co, Wright Wine Company, Gwin Llyn Wines, Hay Wines, The Old Bridge Wine Shop, Hennings Wine […]
Two vintages of Montes Alpha Cabernet: how much of a ...
Domaine de Rosette Chinon 2014, Loire, France (£9.49 Marks & Spencer) Young, refreshing, almost crunchy style, with a slightly leafy edge to the earthy raspberry and cherry flavours, and a hint of tar on the finish. S- Domaine du Colombier Chinon 2012, Loire, France (£7 Sainsbury’s) Showing its maturity both […]
Two supermarket Chinons
Tasty enough but have to say it doesn’t have much of a Spanish accent… Siós Pla Del Lladoner 2013, Costers del Segre, Spain (£10.99 31Dover.com) A bold glassful of juicy, plump just-ripe peach flavour with a hint of nuttiness, and a character that reminds me of Fruit Salad chews. Full […]