The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Tim]

Chateau Musar is amazing. Which year?

Marco.

Went to a Chateau Musar wine tasting earlier this year with a guy from the vineyard. At 10 quid a ticket I think I polished that value off in the first few minutes! We had some outstanding wine that night and rather a lot of it, more than worth the price of entry. His presentation was very informative too, had the entire family history of Chateau Musar and their ethos behind their wines and style of wine-making.

I'm a fan . . . it's not cheap, but is anything that's really good?

[hifilover]

Very nice. The '92 in particular should be stonkingly good, but the 2003 should prove 'adequate'

What are you having it with, and most importantly, I presume you'll be decanting it first? Musar pretty much always has some sediment at the bottom of the bottle. I always leave it standing upright for and hour or so before decanting, to allow the sediment to settle, which make it separate more and easier to extract

Marco.

Yup; it was decanted a good few hours before we had it.

We had it with the brisket that I'd cooked. We were all out my folks for tea last night; so there was a roast fore rib and the brisket as well as the usual trimmings

A few good reds went down, the Ravenswood didn't get opened, makes a change haha

[Marco]

Excellent - sounds great, but next time we want pics of the COOKED result!

Marco.

[Marco]

Royster,

You mentioned Merlot. I haven't tried this before, but it should tick the right boxes: https://www.aldi.co.uk/exquisite-chi...69671051090200

And for Sangiovese, any good Chianti is your best bet, as that's the grape it's made with. I've had this and it's *very* good indeed, and highly recommended:https://www.aldi.co.uk/chianti-class...78009224691500

Enjoy!

Marco.

[rmcin626]

Royster,

You mentioned Merlot. I haven't tried this before, but it should tick the right boxes: https://www.aldi.co.uk/exquisite-chi...69671051090200

And for Sangiovese, any good Chianti is your best bet, as that's the grape it's made with. I've had this and it's *very* good indeed, and highly recommended:https://www.aldi.co.uk/chianti-class...78009224691500

Enjoy!

Marco.

That was a first had to queue to get on the Aldi website.

[Marco]

Yesh, it's amazing the influence I have, with everyone queuing up to buy my recommendations!

Marco.

[Marco]

Popped into Aldi earlier just to get a few bits and nabbed these wines... This is a bit of an unusual one. I've enjoyed many light and fruity reds before from Germany, such as Spätburgunder and Dornfelder, but this one from the Pfalz region should be more intense and full-bodied: https://www.aldi.co.uk/black-star/p/...roduct-reviews



A Gavi DOCG for a mere £6,99? Bonkers! Think double that normally, for one of the nicest white wines you'll drink. A lovely fresh, more flavourful alternative, for lovers of Pinot Grigio: https://www.aldi.co.uk/gavi-di-gavi-...83575209556200



I'm a big fan of the Petite Syrah and Petit Verdot grape varieties, so this one from California piqued my interest, as the warm climate should make for some ripe, juicy fulsome fruitiness, with a hint of spice from the Syrah - plus I just *loved* the label: https://www.aldi.co.uk/odd-lot/p/013961316401000



And lastly a lovely Coteaux D'Aix en Provence Rosé, which unfortunately I can't find a link for, but is definitely from Aldi. However, this wine has won a silver award in the International Wine Challenge, and should be stunning, served chilled with the likes of some smoked salmon. And at £8.99, another Billy Bargain, as Provence Rosé of this quality is usually around £12 a bottle:



Should be a stunner!

Marco.

[Roy S]

Royster,

You mentioned Merlot. I haven't tried this before, but it should tick the right boxes: https://www.aldi.co.uk/exquisite-chi...69671051090200

And for Sangiovese, any good Chianti is your best bet, as that's the grape it's made with. I've had this and it's *very* good indeed, and highly recommended:https://www.aldi.co.uk/chianti-class...78009224691500

Enjoy!

Marco.

Thanks Marco, will have a look when I get to Aldi, I didn't make it there yesterday as I ended up not parking near it before heading into town (stuck a few pics of the clash exhibit at the museum of London here - https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...10#post1142410 & the Rolex wasn't suitable, they're getting a couple of more in for me to look at later in the week)

[Marco]

Cool stuff... Would've liked to have seen that

When you get to Aldi though, defo nab those two wines, as I think you'd like them. Did you get the Pinot Grigio? Can't remember if you did...

Marco.

[Roy S]

No, I haven't tried the Pinot yet but I will