The what are you drinking now? - Page 69

Uncle Peter · 10-01-2009, 00:53

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Originally Posted by homealone

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.

10-01-2009, 01:13

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter

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

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

23-01-2009, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter

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 1â‚¬ - I cheated & got 3x200ml of a tempranillo/cabernet sauvignon blend for 97Â¢...

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

Uncle Peter · 23-01-2009, 23:16

I need to go on holiday and get some of that before 97 cents costs 2 quid!

Halcyon · 23-01-2009, 23:17

Smirnoff Ice.

23-01-2009, 23:24

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter

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 Â£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

bopdude · 24-01-2009, 17:27

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Originally Posted by homealone

- well a 250ml glass of wine cost me Â£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

You've got to love the overseas measures

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

kingbuxton · 24-01-2009, 21:26

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

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

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

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

Amstel at the moment

Halcyon · 31-01-2009, 23:12

Herbal Tea. I need to de-stress.

danielf · 31-01-2009, 23:17

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Originally Posted by Mal

Amstel at the moment

Good grief! Where did you get that?