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seagullwedgee

Well-known member
Aug 9, 2005
3,053
I definitely agree, I have had some cracking wine from Alsace...very much under the radar, heading out there later this month and will be sampling and stock
With French wine it is all so easy to be sucked in by the big labels, but for me the trick and the reward comes from uncovering gems. Take Chateuaneuf du Papes for example. Big label, big prices. But not 8 miles away is the village of Gigondas. Same climate, same soil, same terroir, same blend of grapes, and a wine worthy of absolute parallel. But literally half the price. Some absolute gems. So the reward is not just great wine itself, but also, uncovering gems and great value. Enjoy a safe and rewarding trip to Alsace.
 




BBassic

I changed this.
Jul 28, 2011
13,028
What you having with your red wine?
It was this asian fusion type small plates / tapas place. Really quite nice, good vegetarian options for her and meat for me.

Had an ill-advised cocktail before heading home which was tasty but has left my head feeling a bit sore.

Nothing to do with the wine or the beer, obviously.
 


Superphil

Dismember
Jul 7, 2003
25,672
In a pile of football shirts
I went for a bottle of Jim Barry 2021 Eastern Ranges Shiraz from Clare Valley with dinner followed by a couple of Wantsum’s Imperium at the Five Bells and topped off with a large Bookers bourbon. All in all a pleasant way to spend a birthday evening.

Got an English sparkling wine tasting at Interlude, Leonoardslee, this lunchtime 🥂
 


Herr Tubthumper

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
62,576
The Fatherland
I went for a bottle of Jim Barry 2021 Eastern Ranges Shiraz from Clare Valley with dinner followed by a couple of Wantsum’s Imperium at the Five Bells and topped off with a large Bookers bourbon. All in all a pleasant way to spend a birthday evening.

Got an English sparkling wine tasting at Interlude, Leonoardslee, this lunchtime 🥂
Happy Birthday!
 


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