The Wine & Whisky Thread

[Marco]

I do, that's why I don't drink working man's gunk.

Is that a subtle euphemism?

I enjoy a chilled rosé in the summer, and there are some decent ones available these days.

Basically, avoid the low-grade 'blush' crap at around 8% vol, which is like diluted Ribena, and go for something with a decent alcohol content (say 11 or 12% vol) over £5 per bottle, particularly New World varieties, and you should have a pretty decent rosé. Don't over-chill it, though, or you will kill the flavour. That's the mistake most people make with white and rosé wines. I've even seen some people put ice in their wine!!

If you like white Grenache, oops that a bit 'blushy' , you should try some Viognier or Orvieto. Both are gently fruity like white Grenache, but slightly drier and obviously are full-blown whites.

I'm much more of a red man myself, especially the 'big' full-bodied variety!

But then I'm really into nice food, which red wine goes exceptionally well with, and you're not

Marco.

[Filterlab]

Is that a subtle euphemism?

I enjoy a chilled Rosé in the summer, and there are some decent ones available these days....

I must try some more out, thing is I have to be careful with some reds / rosé as it can bring on REALLY bad heartburn, usually lasting for a week and rearing its ugly head at 2am every night.

I must admit to being rather particular to Port, but oddly I only like Port once it's very chilled.