The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Barry]

2021 'The Signal Post', Shiraz



This full smooth Shiraz is produced from grapes grown in South Eastern Australia. With wonderful aromas of red fruits, flavours of spice and a hint of oak, this is a great wine to enjoy with roast meats, hearty pasta dishes and cheeses.

Not the smoothest of reds, but perfectly acceptable given the price. It has a decent, if short, finish.

13.5% ABV. £7.50 from the Co-op.

[rmcin626]

Not the usual sherry bomb from Billy Walker, in virgin oak, some sweetness, very smooth. 10 year old, non chill filtered.


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[Barry]

La Croix D'Austéran, Bordeaux, 2020



13.5% ABV Bought in France, about £5 a bottle.



Découvrez le Bordeaux Rouge AOP La Croix d'Austéran. Ce vin séduit par ses arômes délicats de fruits rouges frais, offrant une rondeur en bouche et une souplesse agréable. L'harmonie des cépages dans sa vinification est savamment équilibrée entre le Merlot, le Cabernet Sauvignon et le Cabernet Franc. Cet assemblage confère à La Croix d'Austéran une certaine polyvalence. Il sera idéal en compagnie des viandes blanches en sauce, des viandes grillées ou rôties. Il sait même surprendre en se mariant harmonieusement avec des desserts chocolatés.
A servir de préférence entre entre 14° et 16°.

[rmcin626]

A wee bit of peat tonight

[Barry]

Les Hautes de Saint Martin, Saint-Chinian, 2021

A Red wine from Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

This Saint-Chinian wine is from vineyards located at the southern end of the Massif Central and just 20 miles from the Mediterranean coast, which enables the grapes to benefit from long, hot summers and mild winters, resulting in a smooth, rich, full-bodied wine.

Made by Alain Rogier, winner of the IWC Red Winemaker of the Year in 2015, this is a dry wine with medium acidity, medium tannins and a lengthy finish. With bramble, plum and cherry on the nose, and an array of red and black fruits, with a hint of spice, on the palate, this is an appealing wine offering very good value for money.

Gold medal winner: Concours Des Grands Vins De France A Macon, 2022

Made from 30% Carignan, 30% Shiraz/Syrah, 30% Grenache and 10% Mourvedre grapes

13% ABV. £10.25 a bottle from the Co-Op.

[rmcin626]

From current favourite distillery.