[categories France, Beaujolais]
Wolf’s hill demense?
This more than workmanlike product is from Beaujolais and a reliable dinner party stalwart.
Inky colour, full bodied for its origin.
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Super wine from Laura’s stock
2012
Pierre Amadieu, Gigondas, Romane Machotte, 2012, Whelehans
Powerful, Smooth, Hedge Berries and Vanilla – Gigondas – enjoyed with John and complimented by the Cheese Board.
€23.93 in Whelehans expertly poured with a corkage charge of €5
http://www.pierre-amadieu.com/mes-vins/12-romane-machotte-oac-gigondas-red.html
Di Camillo, Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, 2012
Nappy Nose and indescribably poor, stale, dull, aged liquid. Straight dowwn the sink.
From the 2016 pot luck case – even Wineonline.ie’s own tasting notes say this wine should be drunk fresh
The Di Camillo family would be appalled to know that this vintage is currently representing their Winery in Ireland.
Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva 2012, Castel Firmian, Mezzacorona
Intense fruity wine with lovely tannins. 100% Teroldego from the 15th Century Castle overlooking the Campo Rotaliano plain in Trentino – the North East of Italy above Verona.
We are visiting in the Summer and will research further.
mezzacorona.it
An unexpected gift from our neighbour.
Romeral, Rioja, 2012, Meal Deal
Yes another potable selection for M&S
Nice Valentine’s Meal deal too!
Cotes du Rhone, E.Guigal, 2012
Soft fruit, warm mouthfeel with a long finish, a well structured wine from the Rhone Valley. “Laura’s Stock”.
50% Syrah, 45% Grenache, 5% Mourvèdre.
Les Hauts de Gros Caillou, 2012, Saint-Emilion, Maison Delor
The pinnacle of the big stone?
A dinner party bring. Lovely Satiny tannins, slightly tart fruit.
A Merlot (85), Cabernet Franc (15) blend, blended and bottled by Maison Delor
Murari, Valpolicella Riasso, 2012
From the “Laura” collection: This earthy smooth wine made with partially dried grape skins is intensly red in colour with shades of garnet, a fruit-forward bouquet of red cherries and vanilla with hints of spice. We likes the full-flavoured fruity texture and mellow delivery, delicious.
Murari, Esse Pi Spa, Negrar
Chateau Pierrail, 2012
We served this at Christmas dinner and all the table loved it. Perfect complement to the fantastic traditional Dinner.
Good tannins, vanilla nose, big but not overpowering mouthfeel, dry silky finish.
15% Merlot, 85% Cabernet Sauvignon
background here: http://chateau-pierrail.fr/accueil/l=en
Another excellent Alan Crowley recommendation
Capitulo by Odfjell, 2012
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
McConkey Wine 