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Uncle Peter 10-01-2009 00:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by homealone (Post 34712552)
isn't Cotes du Rhone a region, not a grape? - possibly a Grenarche?

- I tend to like any 'Cabernet Sauvingnon' or 'Merlot' varietals - especially 'new world' produced wines from Australia, South Africa or Chile :)
Yes it is indeed but in this house and my circle of friends we refer to wine in general as "grape" :) I do prefer the new world wines myself but lately a lot of what's on offer from the new world in the big supermarkets isn't really up to much - had some Aus and NZ wines from 06/07 which have been really poor but Chile is usually a consistently good bet. Some of the Tempranillos from Spain have been really good though (watch it with the Riojas posing as reserva or gran reserva under a tenner though, they're usually naff). Even some of the Gallo stuff from California has been decent lately.

homealone 10-01-2009 01:13
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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 34712559)
Yes it is indeed but in this house and my circle of friends we refer to wine in general as "grape" :) I do prefer the new world wines myself but lately a lot of what's on offer from the new world in the big supermarkets isn't really up to much - had some Aus and NZ wines from 06/07 which have been really poor but Chile is usually a consistently good bet. Some of the Tempranillos from Spain have been really good though (watch it with the Riojas posing as reserva or gran reserva under a tenner though, they're usually naff). Even some of the Gallo stuff from California has been decent lately.
I'm due to visit Spain in a couple of weeks - last time I was there I admit to buying 1L tetrapaks for around 1€ a go - but I hope to try your suggestion for something a little more challenging - thanks :)

damn, I just finished my Christmas bottle of Tequila ...

Uncle Peter 23-01-2009 22:57
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Having some Banrock Station Cabernet/Shiraz. Just recovering from flu so it doesn't taste as expected. Either the taste buds are still a bit ropey or it could be just the really naff 2007 vintage.

...wonders if Gaz has been to Aldi this weekend ;)

homealone 23-01-2009 23:08
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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 34721141)
Having some Banrock Station Cabernet/Shiraz. Just recovering from flu so it doesn't taste as expected. Either the taste buds are still a bit ropey or it could be just the really naff 2007 vintage.

...wonders if Gaz has been to Aldi this weekend ;)
actually, no - but that was because I have been in Spain for a few days, where they still do 1 Litre packs of 'wine' for less than 1€ - I cheated & got 3x200ml of a tempranillo/cabernet sauvignon blend for 97¢... :angel:

- however Mrs Gaz did go on Thursday and made sure I won't 'go short' this weekend ;)

Uncle Peter 23-01-2009 23:16
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I need to go on holiday and get some of that before 97 cents costs 2 quid!

Halcyon 23-01-2009 23:17
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Smirnoff Ice.

homealone 23-01-2009 23:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 34721149)
I need to go on holiday and get some of that before 97 cents costs 2 quid!
- well a 250ml glass of wine cost me £5.29 in a Premier Inn, recently, so there is still some slack available ...

- the scarey thing was asking for a brandy after a meal in a Barcelona restaurant & getting what seemed like half a bottle poured into a HUGE balloon glass - exchange rates still can't cope with that kind of thing :cool:

bopdude 24-01-2009 17:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by homealone (Post 34721154)
- well a 250ml glass of wine cost me £5.29 in a Premier Inn, recently, so there is still some slack available ...

- the scarey thing was asking for a brandy after a meal in a Barcelona restaurant & getting what seemed like half a bottle poured into a HUGE balloon glass - exchange rates still can't cope with that kind of thing :cool:
You've got to love the overseas measures :D

Just about to open a tin of Strongbow, I feel a drinking night a brewing..... no pun intended :p:

kingbuxton 24-01-2009 21:26
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Jack Daniels and Dr Pepper - doesn't work as well as I hoped it would. They seem to cancel each other out. Coke Zero was on offer so it was all gone, dammit.

icestar2 24-01-2009 21:28
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Originally Posted by kingbuxton (Post 34721632)
Jack Daniels and Dr Pepper - doesn't work as well as I hoped it would. They seem to cancel each other out. Coke Zero was on offer so it was all gone, dammit.
Lol I tried that once and your right although its not to bad.

Currently having a couple John Smiths Extra smooth :)

kingbuxton 24-01-2009 21:32
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Just wish I got Pepsi Max now, find it a bit sweet though. Ahh well, hopefully the drunk aspect will introduce Mr Don't Care to the situation.

Uncle Peter 31-01-2009 22:41
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Cotes du Rhone - AC Vinsobres to be precise.

http://www.vins-rhone.com/en/254g-Vinsobres.html

Very nice indeed

Mal 31-01-2009 22:43
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Amstel at the moment

Halcyon 31-01-2009 23:12
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Herbal Tea. I need to de-stress.

danielf 31-01-2009 23:17
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Originally Posted by Mal (Post 34725383)
Amstel at the moment
Good grief! Where did you get that?


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