any wine tips for me?

[ILIKECANDLES]

can`t go wrong with a Bordeux.

thats my usual region of choice.

 

[HantsSeagull]

Ca' La Bionda Ravazzol, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy

this sells for about £80 a bottle in the best Italian restaurant in london (Locanda Locatelli - if you are interested) but you should be able to pick it up for £30 from somewhere.

To die for.....

 

[ILIKECANDLES]

Ca' La Bionda Ravazzol, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy

this sells for about £80 a bottle in the best Italian restaurant in london (Locanda Locatelli - if you are interested) but you should be able to pick it up for £30 from somewhere.

To die for.....

I know the Locatelli's. Great people and great restaurant. I'll check this out.

 

[JamesAndTheGiantHead]

Rioja or Cabernet Sauvignon for me.

 

[CheeseRolls]

Many good tips here http://www.wineanorak.com and a walk around your local Majestic would not be a bad idea, unless you have a good local independent.

European - Maybe a Priorat form Spain or a top Barolo from Italy.
New World Pinot Noir as many people have pointed out tends not overdo the big wine thing, that has put you off. I have found a lot of good ones from New Zealand.

 

[Seagull kimchi]

Brunello di montalcino if you really want get into it.

The Sangiovese will make you crazy!

 

[HantsSeagull]

I know the Locatelli's. Great people and great restaurant. I'll check this out.

what personally??

 

[ILIKECANDLES]

guys youre the tops. thanks.

 

[ILIKECANDLES]

what personally??

yes.

 

[Dorset Seagull]

Used to be addicted to Aussie reds but gradually found these a bit full on.

I now prefer something a bit smoother and less potent - I can thoroughly recommend a Chliean Cabernet Sauvignan 'Casillero del Diablo' by Concho Y Toro. Very readily available and although it can be around £7.50 a bottle it is virtually always on offer so no need to pay more than £5.75.

Top shout, couldn't agree more

 

[HantsSeagull]

yes.

what the bloody hell are you asking us for then!!

you really need to swap teams

 

[ILIKECANDLES]

what the bloody hell are you asking us for then!!

you really need to swap teams

I dont think they attend this forum!!

 

[Bold Seagull]

Ca' La Bionda Ravazzol, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy

this sells for about £80 a bottle in the best Italian restaurant in london (Locanda Locatelli - if you are interested) but you should be able to pick it up for £30 from somewhere.

To die for.....

Valpolicella Classico is a recommendation from me, Majestic do a half decent bottle for £9. Don't buy non 'classico' Valpolicella though, it's no where near as good.

 

[HantsSeagull]

I dont think they attend this forum!!

well i realise that mate, but surely being so well connected you could just ring Giorgio and ask what wine he is recommending this week?!!

 

[ILIKECANDLES]

well i realise that mate, but surely being so well connected you could just ring Giorgio and ask what wine he is recommending this week?!!

I'd probably call Plaxy instead as I guess Giorgio will be knee deep in pasta. Im off there soon ish as it happens.

 

[HantsSeagull]

I'd probably call Plaxy instead as I guess Giorgio will be knee deep in pasta. Im off there soon ish as it happens.

OK - element of oneupmanship creeping in!

I love it there - cant beat it.

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Ca' La Bionda Ravazzol, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOCG, Italy

this sells for about £80 a bottle in the best Italian restaurant in london (Locanda Locatelli - if you are interested) but you should be able to pick it up for £30 from somewhere.

To die for.....

Just 'Amarone' is enough

 

[ILIKECANDLES]

OK - element of oneupmanship creeping in!

I love it there - cant beat it.

Sorry, not trying to be one up. It is great and I love the decor too. Actually I checked my diary and I am there on 3rd December which is not quite as soon as I had hoped!

 

[lichfield seagulls]

Depending on price any Wolf Blass always goes down well

 

[HantsSeagull]

Sorry, not trying to be one up. It is great and I love the decor too. Actually I checked my diary and I am there on 3rd December which is not quite as soon as I had hoped!

been lucky enough to go quite a few times on business, but took mrs HantsSeagull to acknowledge our 20 years of incarceration together not that long ago. Loved the food, wasnt keen on the decor but I like the decor too. Its so 70s, sort of.