Lovely dry, smooth, full bodied Red from Spain.
Excellent write-up from Elixir Wines:
Super lunch to celebrate John’s Birthday with David
As well as the ‘Droplets’ we also enjoyed La Reserve de Leoville Barton 2016 recommended by Stephane.
John enjoyed this – we had it at Dinner with Robbie in La Maison, if a little overpriced @ €40.
Pure, unoaked red from the Rhône Valley. Made with Grenache, Syrah and dash of Carignan
Tasty, fruity but nice and Dry, light – medium bodied. Pure, unoaked red from the Rhône Valley. Made with Grenache, Syrah and dash of Carignan and Cinsault, this gives unbeatable, smooth fruit flavours. Natural fermentation and low sulphur. Strong @ 14.5%. Plantevin now own a total of 40ha of vineyards focusing primarily on both Syrah and Grenache. Starting from humble beginnings in his father’s shed back in 2007, Laurent Plantevin now vinifies his hand-harvested grapes in a new purpose-built winery. Their wines are blended to express the specific terroir of each individual vineyard plot.
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Dad brought this for his 80th Birthday Lunch and we got to try it later. “Old Steps” from the Island of the Nuraghi (the tower symbol of Sardinia) a solid dry Red from Sardinia.
“Old Vines Cultivated & Harvested with Passion” – Bottled in Bardolino?
Very nice blend from the Maipo Valley. Soft, earthy with a large mouthfeel. Slight touch of sediment. Complimented the M&S Mustard and Leek Chicken Pie Meal Deal we had with Amy & Amber who were visiting overnight.
From a bin end case from wineonline.ie
€9.99 from €13.99 in O’Briens.
A solid offering from Gerard Bertrand.
Served to Ross and Amyj for Dinner
We served this to the Collets at our pre Movie dinner and very well received it was too.
This is the 2010 vintage and I remember being disappointed by the 2009 so this richly mellow offering surpassed the movie experience – true to its name – ‘Cold in July’.
Earthy, smooth, rich Carignan from the Languedoc near Nimes. Most acceptable.
Interesting story on the Cave here
Reduces to €11:99 from €14:49 in O’Briens
Laurent Miguel is producing some good stuff and this price point is moving him up the food chain.
A lovely chunky Oaked Blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah from the Highlands.
Buy on offer.
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red Wine |
| Style | Medium bodied dry reds (oaked) |
| ABV | 13.50 % |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Features | Made from organically grown grapes, Oaked |
| Grape Variety | Carignan, Grenache , Syrah / Shiraz |
| Food Match | Duck, Fillet Steak, Hard mature cheese, Roast lamb/beef |
| Vintage | 2009 |
– See more at: http://www.obrienswine.ie/les-auzines-hautes-terres-roug.html?___SID=U#sthash.RWh712UX.dpuf
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red Wine |
| Style | Medium bodied dry reds (oaked) |
| ABV | 13.50 % |
| Region | Languedoc |
| Features | Made from organically grown grapes, Oaked |
| Grape Variety | Carignan, Grenache , Syrah / Shiraz |
| Food Match | Duck, Fillet Steak, Hard mature cheese, Roast lamb/beef |
| Vintage | 2009 |
– See more at: http://www.obrienswine.ie/les-auzines-hautes-terres-roug.html?___SID=U#sthash.RWh712UX.dpuf
This looks like a co-op bottled offering from M&S – part of another tasty Meal Deal we enjoyed at the weekend.
Fruity, dry, a little thin I thought for a Rhone.
Shouldn’t the face label say “Expertly blended for”?
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