Odfjell Orzada Carignan, Maule, Chile 2008
Okay, yes, this is a bit of a mouthful to say (odd-fy-ell) but I guarantee you it’s a seriously good mouthful on the palate. A new find for Waitrose and a great example of the lush, dense fruit that’s achievable …
Posted on November 21st, 2011
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Tags: Carignan, Chile, Odfjell, organic, Orzada, Waitrose, wine
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Domaine de l’Idylle, Mondeuse, Savoie, Rhône, France, 2010
Move over Gamay, Mondeuse has arrived! This is a light but gorgeously plump, cherry-filled wine with a herbal lift and a spicy kick, it’s desperate to be joined in matrimony with a plate of cured meat. We don’t see much …
Posted on November 16th, 2011
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Tags: Domaine de l’Idylle, Jason Atherton, Mondeuse, Pollen Street Social, Rhône, Savoie, Yapp, Yapp Bros
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Roero Arneis Renesio, Malvira’, Piedmont, Italy 2009
This is a gem of a wine and pretty diverse too. I had it on two different occasions, once with some slices of Manchego and the other with roast chicken (no gravy) – it was sublime on both occasions. Made …
Posted on November 7th, 2011
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Tags: Arneis, Malvira', Piedmont, Roero, The Sampler
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