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It’s also my grandmother’s bdayToday, August 28, is National Red Wine Day in the USA
It’s also my grandmother’s bdayToday, August 28, is National Red Wine Day in the USA
Well, happy day to her if she's still with us!! Open a nice red and drink to her.It’s also my grandmother’s bday
She would be about 110.Well, happy day to her if she's still with us!! Open a nice red and drink to her.
Does the phrase "corked wine" mean the wine has gone bad?I do love a corked wine, or do I?
I quite like this Blayac wine. It's dry, taste of coffee, vanilla, spices and smooth finish. It's not sour / acidic. It's just delightful.Another new wine for me to try. It is on sale and it has good reviews so why not.
Domaine De Blayac
Minervois
- Type: Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan
- Size750mL
- Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
- Standard Drinks: 8
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- Country: France
- Brand Name: Domaine De Blayac
- Closure: Cork
- Wine Sweetness: Dry
Domaine de Blayac, founded in 1990, is located in the heart of Cathar country. Seven generations have succeeded each other at the head of the domaine. Stéphane Blayac has been in charge of these beautiful vineyards, since 2003. Deep red garnet robe. The wine shows an intense nose of black fruits and spices with floral notes. The palate harmoniously displays aromas of vanilla, roasted coffee, red and back fruits (raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry). The finish is smooth, persistent, very silky with round tannins.
Expert review:
The Minervois region of warm Southern France produces some of the most concentrated red wines on the planet. Also some of the most outstanding value. This hand-made treasure a case in point - a classic marriage of Carignan (a regional treasure), Shiraz and Grenache Noir from a 7th generation family estate. As dark as the night sky, this complex slurpable wine is almost impossibly crammed full of black fruits, black olive, cured meats, ironstone and negroni-like bitterness. We dare any lover of big soft reds not to be utterly seduced. Our Value French Red Discovery of 2018 - hands down!
- Vintage 2016
94 points
Domaine de Blayac Minervois | Vivino Australia
Minervois is a Red wine. Made from Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Carignan. See reviews and pricing for this wine.www.vivino.com
Another new wine for me to try soon: Masseria Altemura - Sasseo - Primitivo Salento - 2018
Has anyone had this wine before? How was it? It has a lot of good reviews from vivino:
Masseria Altemura Sasseo Primitivo Salento | Vivino Australia
Sasseo Primitivo Salento is a Red wine. See reviews and pricing for this wine.www.vivino.com
Description:
Made from a strict selection of grapes - exclusively of the Primitivo variety, from unique vineyards that maintain the quality of its indigenous cultivar whilst opening itself up to international taste. The name Sasseo (meaning stony) was chosen to recall the uniqueness, sunniness and strength of the terroir that has produced this wine. Good body with a soft and warm mouth-filling flavour, supported by sweet tannins. An ideal wine to accompany roasted red meat dishes or roast lamb.
Expert review:
The 2017 vintage of this Primitivo from Puglia is as thick and rich as ever, and, perhaps, even a little more under control than usual. The fruit sweetness is a little less but the flavour intensity and density remain the same.The wine impresses with roasted root vegetable, ferrous notes, rich and ripe plum, prune, black cherry and Christmas cake flavours, all held in check without being too sweet, as mentioned. It's destined to be enjoyed with roast or grilled meat with all the trimmings and delicious pan juices. There's no shortage of flavour. Enjoy.
Sparking white wine?My Airbnb host provided some sparkling white wine Lindauer Brut. What a lovely drink! Refreshing, citrusy, sparkling and dry. I like it that it's not so sweet.
The sparkling wine is made of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It's really really really really nice, you should try it.Sparking white wine?
Please check thread title.
Thanks.
OK, send me a bottle.The sparkling wine is made of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. It's really really really really nice, you should try it.
Lindauer Brut is made from traditional champagne grape varieties, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The name Brut refers to a drier style of wine.looks like champagne
It's usually me who takes a breath before drinking, not the bottle.My wife was given a 2022 bottle of Malbec from a friend at work. Will be our first red for many years ... how long should it be left to breathe before drinking?
30 - 60 minutesMy wife was given a 2022 bottle of Malbec from a friend at work. Will be our first red for many years ... how long should it be left to breathe before drinking?
@3loudboys said he is having a 2022 vintage, so it's a very young wine. I read that young wines need to "breathe" a bit more.30 - 60 minutes
Decanting Times! A Handy Guide For Best Practices | Wine Folly
The simple act of pouring wine and allowing it some “air time” actually improves the taste. But, how long should you wait and does wine go bad if decanted too long?winefolly.com
Light-Bodied Red Wines: 20–30 minutes. Light-bodied red wines include Pinot Noir, Gamay (aka “Beaujolais”), Zweigelt, and Schiava.
Medium-Bodied Red Wines: 30-60 minutes. A few examples include Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Merlot, Malbec, Barbera, Dolcetto, and Tempranillo.
Don't drink more than 150 ml. Have it with a hearty meal.Thanks @vokazu and @Sudacafan - hoping it doesn't give me a headache.
Only bad quality wine gives headaches. At least, until you get used to wine, and don't exceed your limits.Thanks @vokazu and @Sudacafan - hoping it doesn't give me a headache.
True. Bad quality wine can give you headache. I don't recommend the cheap goon bag / cask / carton box wine.Only bad quality wine gives headaches. At least, until you get used to wine, and don't exceed your limits.
As recommended by my tennis friend, I'm going to try this Portuguese red wine:
Coutada Velha
Signature Red Blend
A Portugese blend of Aragonez, Trincadeira & Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine has an intensity to it that is balanced by freshness. Displaying flavours of complex spices, blackberries, plums and truffle, the wine is Harmonious, with a long finish.
Product specifications
- Type: Aragonez, Trincadeira & Cabernet Sauvignon
- Size: 750mL
- Current Vintage: 2020*
- Standard Drinks: 8.0
- Alcohol Volume: 13.5%
- Country: Portugal
- Brand Name: Coutada Velha
- Closure: Cork
- Wine Sweetness: Dry
- Wine Body: Full Bodied
Expert's review:
- Vintage 2020
94 pointsPortuguese reds have gained great favour with Australian customers in recent years. Their “honest to goodness” generosity and value has proved to be irresistible. These wines have been mainly in the commercial, high volume, low price sector. So, what happens if you kick it up a notch or two? What kind of wine do you get if you pay, say, up to $20? If it’s Coutada Velha Signature you can be sure that you are getting a wine that is not only extremely well made and enjoyable but also presents outstanding value on the world scale. A blend of aragonez (tempranillo), trincadeira and cabernet sauvignon, the smoothness and carry of the wine is immediately apparent. Flavours of ripe blackberries, fresh cherries, spice and plums build relentlessly. High class oak plays its part, also. There’s a top note of fruitiness over a “fullish” body. The whole package is very complete, complex and satisfying. A wine of this quality for the price deserves an extra point or two.
Southern Portugal Red
Interesting Facts
- Over half of the world's supply of cork is grown in Portugal.
- With its bulk wine production, the region of Estremadura produces more wine than any other region in Portugal.
- The region of Estremadura is known locally as Oeste, which means West.
- The soil in much of Southern Portugal is alluvial, which is very fertile and perfect for getting lots of fruit.
- Traditional wine in the Alentejo region is aged in clay pots.
- A large portion of the wine in Southern Portugal is made in cooperatives that make wine for many producers at the same time.
Coutada Velha Signature Tinto | Vivino Australia
Signature Tinto is a Red wine. Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Aragonez, Trincadeira. See reviews and pricing for this wine.www.vivino.com
I hope it makes a good vinegar for salad dressings.
Some of them are still sealed, it could still taste very good.I hope it makes a good vinegar for salad dressings.
Superb cork quality to endure 5 millennia, if true. Isn't it?Some of them are still sealed, it could still taste very good.
Must have been thin lizzy doing a long conSeason 3 Episode 3 of TV Show "Sneaky Pete" features a con woman Lizzie forging a very expensive aged French Burgundy red wine (1937 Romanée-Conti) by infusing a younger wine with herbs, leather, mould, old wood etc. Hilarious con TV show.
I'm enjoying this again. Cheap but high quality. Smooth deep taste with no sour after taste.Another new wine for me to try. It is on sale and it has good reviews so why not.
Domaine De Blayac
Minervois
- Type: Grenache Noir, Syrah, Carignan
- Size750mL
- Region: Languedoc-Roussillon
- Standard Drinks: 8
- Alcohol Volume13.5%
- Country: France
- Brand Name: Domaine De Blayac
- Closure: Cork
- Wine Sweetness: Dry
Domaine de Blayac, founded in 1990, is located in the heart of Cathar country. Seven generations have succeeded each other at the head of the domaine. Stéphane Blayac has been in charge of these beautiful vineyards, since 2003. Deep red garnet robe. The wine shows an intense nose of black fruits and spices with floral notes. The palate harmoniously displays aromas of vanilla, roasted coffee, red and back fruits (raspberry, blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry). The finish is smooth, persistent, very silky with round tannins.
Expert review:
The Minervois region of warm Southern France produces some of the most concentrated red wines on the planet. Also some of the most outstanding value. This hand-made treasure a case in point - a classic marriage of Carignan (a regional treasure), Shiraz and Grenache Noir from a 7th generation family estate. As dark as the night sky, this complex slurpable wine is almost impossibly crammed full of black fruits, black olive, cured meats, ironstone and negroni-like bitterness. We dare any lover of big soft reds not to be utterly seduced. Our Value French Red Discovery of 2018 - hands down!
- Vintage 2016
94 points
Domaine de Blayac Minervois | Vivino Australia
Minervois is a Red wine. Made from Shiraz/Syrah, Grenache, Carignan. See reviews and pricing for this wine.www.vivino.com
Is there a function in this forum that can ignore thread, lol? I mean if there is, you can ignore all threads about alcohol.My new year’s resolution was zero alcohol in 2024. I still crave red wine so I use this thread to quell the craving.
I'm trying Jean-Pierre Moueix Bordeaux (2019). Before I had been hesitant to try it because the Aussies gave it such a bad review. Obviously they have a terrible taste! This wine is very smooth and elegant!
Jean-Pierre Moueix Bordeaux rouge was inspired by the founder’s early mission: when Jean-Pierre Moueix launched his wine merchant business in 1937, he sought to offer eminently drinkable and enjoyable wines that reflect a sense of place.
Personally selected by Christian and Edouard Moueix, the Merlot grape offers depth and complexity, while Cabernet Franc brings structure and spice to the blend. Combined, these varietals produce wines of character and body while maintaining a unique suppleness.
The wine shows ruby red with an intense, complex nose presenting notes of cherry, strawberry and blond tobacco. The palate is powerful and inviting with smooth, silky tannins.
Product specifications
Type-Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Size-750mL
Region-Bordeaux
Current -2016*
Standard Drinks 8.0
Alcohol Volume 13.5%
Country France
Brand Name Jean-Pierre Moueix
Closure Cork
Wine Sweetness Dry
Yesss, this is from my valleyI'm trying a South African red wine for the first time, and am not disappointed! Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2020. It's so lovely and delicious. I think it's a high quality product. I want to try their Pinotage red wine next, but it's more expensive!
Wine style
Dry, Medium Bodied style of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Kanopkop's Kadette is a a blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that is full bodied and concentrated. It is a fantastic ambassador for South African wines and drinks well with spicy meat dishes.
Product specifications
Type Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Size 750mL
Region Coastal Region
Current Vintage 2019
Standard Drinks 8.5
Alcohol Volume 14.3%
Country South Africa
Brand Name Kanonkop
Closure Cork
Wine Sweetness Dry
Wine Body Medium Bodied
Expert review: 92 points
Medium deep colour. Intense redcurrant, red cherry aromas with savoury, toasty nuances. Sweet red cherry, redcurrant, graphite, cedar characters, with earthy notes. Chalky, fine grained tannins. Finishes firm with a long sweet fruit finish. Nice fruit complexity and generosity.
Stellenbosch? Looks like a very beautiful place!Yesss, this is from my valley
I live close by in LangebaanStellenbosch? Looks like a very beautiful