Wine

[Il Pirate]

Anyone still drink 'Thunderbird'?

[CAPSLOCK]

Bruce, get round the corner
I bought a dozen of these and they're not long for this world

http://www.morrisonscellar.com/shop/lag ... cl-0981459" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Bruce Rioja]

Bruce, get round the corner
I bought a dozen of these and they're not long for this world

http://www.morrisonscellar.com/shop/lag ... cl-0981459" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Oh, good speech. Will do. Cheers.

[clapton is god]

If you ever find a bottle of El Bombero anywhere, give it a try. I've had dozens of bottles over the last 15 yrs, always from Laithwaites, and it never fails to deliver. I wouldn't know if its available anywhere else.

[thebish]

^

spookily, my son told me last night that he only knew two spanish words - egg and fireman! and here you are with a bottle of bombero!! it's a sign - I must buy some!!

[William the White]

^

spookily, my son told me last night that he only knew two spanish words - egg and fireman! and here you are with a bottle of bombero!! it's a sign - I must buy some!!

It's a heavyweight number...

but, the coincidence continues, this morning I had huevos revueltos... Spooky...

[bedwetter2]

Yes, El Bombero from Laithwaites is good. 15% of goodness.
Their Rhone reds cases are brilliant - always one or two decent Chateau Neufs in there and the Perrin familie wines are good value. Generally 50% of the price of the better wine merchants.

[clapton is god]

Just had a case of Portugese wines delivered by Laithwaites. Prompted to do so when they came up on an offer by WtW's occasional mentions....

3 x Portino da Covo Syrah, 3 x Quinta do Espiritu Santo, which weighs in at 15%, 3 x Aluado bouschet and 3 x Giesta Dao

I'm sure we'll get along famously

[bobo the clown]

Just had a case of Portugese wines delivered by Laithwaites. Prompted to do so when they came up on an offer by WtW's occasional mentions....

3 x Portino da Covo Syrah, 3 x Quinta do Espiritu Santo, which weighs in at 15%, 3 x Aluado bouschet and 3 x Giesta Dao

I'm sure we'll get along famously

You'll find this useful, I believe ...

http://thecornishfishmonger.co.uk/shop/ ... whole.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[clapton is god]

Aluado bouschet

Wow!

[William the White]

Just had a case of Portugese wines delivered by Laithwaites. Prompted to do so when they came up on an offer by WtW's occasional mentions....

3 x Portino da Covo Syrah, 3 x Quinta do Espiritu Santo, which weighs in at 15%, 3 x Aluado bouschet and 3 x Giesta Dao

I'm sure we'll get along famously

You'll find this useful, I believe ...

http://thecornishfishmonger.co.uk/shop/ ... whole.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Indeed - ideal for Portuguese whites and perfect for the more medium bodied reds...

[William the White]

Aluado bouschet

Wow!

That's the grape, isn't it? I'd be interested to know which region of Portugal it is from. Alentejo? Is it from one of the co-operatives? (I just get a political kick when excellent wine emerges from the growers co-ops!)...

[Montreal Wanderer]

Aluado bouschet

Wow!

That's the grape, isn't it? I'd be interested to know which region of Portugal it is from. Alentejo? Is it from one of the co-operatives? (I just get a political kick when excellent wine emerges from the growers co-ops!)...

I think the grape is actually Alicante Bouchet, WtW. Aluado is a lunatic. Aluado Alicante Bouchet seems to be produced by José Neiva Correia in the Lisbon are.

[clapton is god]

Aluado bouschet

Wow!

That's the grape, isn't it? I'd be interested to know which region of Portugal it is from. Alentejo? Is it from one of the co-operatives? (I just get a political kick when excellent wine emerges from the growers co-ops!)...

Described on the bottle as Alicante Bouschet from Region Lisboa, produced north of Lisbon by Jose Neiva Correia, so not a co-op. A really deep cherry red in the glass and a spectacular full bodied flavour. "superb with roasts and barbecues" and we had it with a joint last night but I went on to almost finish the bottle myself through the evening.

Edit to add: Oops, just noticed Montys post above. Spot on there, Monty!

[Lost Leopard Spot]

A really deep cherry red in the glass and a spectacular full bodied flavour. "superb with roasts and barbecues" and we had it with a joint last night

A nice bit of black or just some green Moroccan?

[clapton is god]

Wondered what you were blathering on about there for a few seconds.

[clapton is god]

Double post - apologies.

[Lost Leopard Spot]

Wondered what you were blathering on about there for a few seconds.

(and you crashed the site... )

[William the White]

Aluado bouschet

Wow!

That's the grape, isn't it? I'd be interested to know which region of Portugal it is from. Alentejo? Is it from one of the co-operatives? (I just get a political kick when excellent wine emerges from the growers co-ops!)...

Described on the bottle as Alicante Bouschet from Region Lisboa, produced north of Lisbon by Jose Neiva Correia, so not a co-op. A really deep cherry red in the glass and a spectacular full bodied flavour. "superb with roasts and barbecues" and we had it with a joint last night but I went on to almost finish the bottle myself through the evening.

Edit to add: Oops, just noticed Montys post above. Spot on there, Monty!

Viva Portugal! Sounds like this would be a bit heavy for me... But glad another convert to Portuguese reds is emerging to join Bruce and I...

Please report further as the bottles are sunk!

[William the White]

Naked Wine, which boris and Bruce put me onto is enjoyable... You don't really miss the £20 a month standing order to become an 'Angel' and get significant discount on any purchase. And it had built up to £80 in my account... so just had an enjoyable hour building my own case.

7 Viognier (or Viognier blends) - my favourite white grape of the moment - these from South Africa, New Zealand, France and USA...

Three pinot noir from New Zealand and South Africa

And, from Spain, one Rioja Reserva and one Gran Reserva...

Free delivery, discount for being an 'Angel', the £80 in my account, left me paying £28.



Edit to add... the nicest under a tenner (9.99) Pinot Noir I've ever had is from S Africa via Virgin Wines...

http://www.virginwines.co.uk/AST/wines/ ... r-2011.jsp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;