The Wine & Whisky Thread

[John]

Drinking some Rochefort 8

[Barry]

In a vain attempt to get this thread back on track, and seeing there has been little interest of late with the wine recommendations, I’ll turn to some bottled ales (500ml size), currently on offer at the Co-op. Any three for £5.


Marston’s ‘Pedigree’ (4.5% ABV), Fuller’s ‘London Pride’ (4.7% ABV) and Morland's 'Old Speckled Hen' (5.2% ABV)




There are some other bottled beers included in the “3 for £5” offer, such as Green King ‘Abbot’, but the three brews cited above are my favourites.

[RobbieGong]

I absolutely love this drink as a treat for myself and was wondering if anyone else had this as a favourite tipple?
I tend to go for Jacobs Creek Sparkling Shiraz (£10.00 approx) as it's one of the easier sparkling Shiraz's to get hold of and not bad value. Banrock Station once did a really nice one that people raved about but it is not imported anymore. There's also Majella Sparkling Shiraz which I've never tasted ( a bit pricey at £27.99 ) must be good !

[dave2010]

Harviestoun Old Engine Oil - porter is pleasant on some occasions - though not for everyday - http://harviestoun.com/our-beers/old...FYUIwwodpCAATA

Recommended.

[Barry]

Some wines enjoyed in the last month or so.

Since I tend to buy a few bottles of each Châteaux (especially the 2009 Bordeaux), I may have mentioned some of these wines before in previous posts. If I have, then I apologise.


2009 Château Cerestin La Lande, Médoc


“Beautiful claret from Bordeaux's impeccable 2009 vintage. A wine to decant and enjoy in fine style”

60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. 14% ABV.


2009 Château Roc De Minville, Bordeaux


Gold Medal Winner Concours Général Agricole, Paris 2010.

70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. 14% ABV


2009 Le Grand Chai, Bordeaux


14% ABV Around £10 a bottle.


2006 Château Bellvue Chollet, Bordeaux


Gold Medal Winner, Concours De Bordeaux Vins D’Aquitane 2007. Bottle No.3/486909

Merlot grape 12.5% ABV About £10 a bottle

The 2010 vintage was also awarded a Gold Medal at the 2011 Concours De Bordeaux Vins D’Aquitaine.


2010 Château Rollin, Haut-Médoc


50% Merlot, 455 Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot. 13.5% ABV

2010 was a good year for Château Rollin.



And last but by no means least

2009 Château Chapelle Labory Fronsac, Bordeaux


“A very fine vintage Fronsac, a Bordeaux Right Bank claret once more highly regarded than Pomerol.”

90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV. £12.99 a bottle

“Great claret is seldom as beautifully balanced and ripe as it is in the splendid 2009 vintage and you'll find Château Chapelle Labory utterly irresistible.Just west of Pomerol on the Dordogne, Fronsac lies on the same limestone base as Saint Emilion, ideal for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. There was a time when Fronsac wines were enjoyed by French royalty, though its prominence was surpassed by Pomerol in the second half of the 20th century. Fronsac has been fighting back hard and investment has paid off in fatter, plumper wines with wide appeal.Oenologist Stéphane Toutoundji's Chapelle Labory claret is supple and seductive with a rounded, plummy profile and complex damson and liquorice aromas. Decant and serve with roast beef or lamb.”

Absolutely superb! I’ve half a mind to buy a case – simply wonderful!

[The Barbarian]

The old Barbarian don't drink anymore, been tea total for around 4/5 weeks now..

[Marco]

Aye, we'll see how long that lasts for, shweety..........





Pished again (thank fook), as this 'do' is more boring than the music tastes of AoS tossers.





Oi, wanka, don't even think about nicking me ale!




Sup, sup, shlurp... Mmm, yum!


Little ol' beer drinker me!




Marco.

[walpurgis]

The old Barbarian don't drink anymore, been tea total for around 4/5 weeks now..

That sounds like a 'New Year's Resolution' Andr'e. Never mind, I shall drink to your health later tonight! Cheers.

[The Barbarian]

Aye, we'll see how long that lasts for, shweety..........





Pished again (thank fook), as this 'do' is more boring than the music tastes of AoS tossers.





Oi, wanka, don't even think about nicking me ale!




Sup, sup, shlurp... Mmm, yum!


Little ol' beer drinker me!




Marco.

Sex god in action

Aye Geoff it was.. Making a lot of changes..

[walpurgis]

Aye Geoff it was.. Making a lot of changes..

Well I just had a pint on your behalf Andr'e. Cheers!