The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Marco]

I presume that's if you buy a case, or are Laithwaite's now selling bottles individually?

Still - it looks very good!

Marco.

[Barry]

I presume that's if you buy a case, or are Laithwaite's now selling bottles individually?

Still - it looks very good!

Marco.

Hi Marco,

No, that's per bottle. http://www.laithwaites.co.uk/Still_R...os/prod4513021

Just enjoyed a couple of glasses with a beef bourguignon, mashed potato, carrots, leeks and brocolli.

If you are interested, we could share a case.

[Marco]

Interesting, Barry. I wasn't aware that one could order single bottles of wine, through Laithwaites.

I'll bear sharing a case in mind, but right now it's Lent, so Del and I are off ALL alcohol for 6 weeks!

Marco.

[Bazil]

Interesting, Barry. I wasn't aware that one could order single bottles of wine, through Laithwaites.

I'll bear sharing a case in mind, but right now it's Lent, so Del and I are off ALL alcohol for 6 weeks!

Marco.

Thank the Lord I'm a Seven Day Imbiber

[Barry]

Interesting, Barry. I wasn't aware that one could order single bottles of wine, through Laithwaites.

I'll bear sharing a case in mind, but right now it's Lent, so Del and I are off ALL alcohol for 6 weeks!

Marco.

Ah yes - I had forgotten. Should have been a little more thoughtful. Sorry

[Marco]

Lol... If you'd remembered, I'd have been most impressed!

Still, the Rioja looks good, so we can discuss sharing a case after Lent

Marco.

[Yomanze]

I do not touch grape these days as it doesn't agree with my stomach or head, but ale is a different matter! I am a fan of highly hopped ales & enjoying the US craft scene at the moment for American IPAs. There are also some awesome British American-style IPAs.

I think "Punk IPA" was a good brand for Brew Dog as it's a good way to describe the current IPAs with their extreme level of hoppiness that non-drinkers grimace at saying it tastes like perfume. Punk IPA is nice, but it's 'punky and immature' compared to these amazing ales:

Little Creatures IPA - this is a good introduction to IPA as it's less intense than the American & British ones. If you're an IPA fan then this'll seem a bit washed out, but it's a lovely, delicately floral (in a nice way!) and easy going ale.

Goose Island IPA to be found at many British supermarkets. Far more sophisticated than Punk IPA and a good everyday example of a real American IPA with heavy use of multiple hop varieties & dry hopping - the Yanks are biggest is best in so many ways.

Cascade IPA - this is currently in Carringtons in Chorlton, Manchester. Will find further details, but most ale fans will like this with a single hop simplicity, and not the same intensity as the American IPAs.

Marks & Spencer Cornish IPA - wonderfully fresh, medium bodied IPA that's great on train journeys. I sometimes pick a couple of these up for my trains back from London. Much better than the Staffordshire IPA they sell.

[Barry]

Lol... If you'd remembered, I'd have been most impressed!

Still, the Rioja looks good, so we can discuss sharing a case after Lent

Marco.

Well actually, when I heard it was Lent I thought to myself "Marco and Del will be abstaining, so better not post any comments on wine" - but then I forgot and was keen to tell people about the above mentioned rioja.

[Marco]

Lol - don't worry about us, matey. Carry on regardless with your excellent recommendations!

Marco.

[Barry]

2008 Marqués de Valido, Rioja Reserva

Attention Rioja lovers, the Co-op have this very decent rioja on half price offer - reduced from £10.99 to £5.49.


(The 2008 has an identical label, save for the year.)

Smooth, complex and reasonably full-bodied, this rioja is very drinkable and at a very reasonable price. 13% ABV. Offer ends 2 April.



(With apologies to Marco who is following the Lenten abstention – but that ought not to stop one from purchasing a bottle or two.)