Is the best-known white wine grape in the world improved with a dollop of Viognier? Not necessarily, although the results can be interesting… Miguel Torres Cordillera Chardonnay 2008, Curico, Chile (£9.99 Grapevine, Nicholas Corke Fine Wines, Roberts & Speight) (15% Viognier in the blend) Gentle citrus, just-ripe peach and pear, […]
Wine Education
Blason de Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 2007, Burgundy, France (£9.99 Sainsburys) There’s some light cherry and raspberry fruit here, but it’s swamped by a weird dusty/stale chocolate edge. Hope this is a bad bottle… 0 Louis Latour Givry 2007, Burgundy, France (~£12.99 Ann et Vin, T Wright, Forth Wines, Hailsham […]
Pinot Noir – the world’s greatest grape, or just its ...
Cantiga Rioja Crianza 2006 (£8.99 The Real Wine Company) Refreshing, vibrant style of wine, with ruddy wild strawberry and plum flesh tinged with cinnamon and clove, and finely-tuned oak adding a touch of vanilla – very tasty and beautifully balanced. S Viña Pomal Rioja Reserva 2003 (£10.99 Majestic) Showing some […]
Four Spanish reds – Rioja and Vinos de Madrid
Domaine du Tariquet Sauvignon Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne 2008, South West France (~£5-6) Clean, fresh, herbaceous wine, touches of tomato and gooseberry, starts of refreshing but the finish is slightly lifeless. B- Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Central Valley, Chile (£6.99 Sainsbury’s, Asda – both are […]
Four Sauvignons – but not all Blanc
Tried this wine aerator recently – as you’ll see from the film, I wasn’t convinced by its performance. Notes on the wines used: Le Dog de Jean-Marc Merlot 2008, Vin de Pays d’Oc (£5.49 Morrisons) Solid plummy fruit, hints of vanilla and spice, nice easy glug but still with a […]
Vinturi Wine Aerator put to the test
Just posted a chapter about Terroir in the ‘I Don’t Know Much About Wine…’ section of the site – you’ll find it here.