the wine thread

[Happyhonkaman]

Anyone know of vinho verde wine . Portuguese white ,her indoors had it on hols earlier in year ,any recommendations? Tks

Yes, lovely at lunch in Portugal with seafood. It’s lightly sparkling, and cheap but you don’t see a lot of it for sale here. O Briens do one, you could pop in to them

 

[Great-Bit-O-Stuff]

Yes, lovely at lunch in Portugal with seafood. It’s lightly sparkling, and cheap but you don’t see a lot of it for sale here. O Briens do one, you could pop in to them

I've seen it in Lidl for less than 10. Very hard cork to open though. I broke the neck one time so stopped buying it. Refreshing wine all the same

 

[knockfiarna]

Thanks ,will try obriens there's one in the village

 

[Crisp Sandwich]

I had Puglia in the back of my mind after all the talk with CrispY. Went for a 100% negroamaro from Pietra, happened to be organic. I’ve forgotten how bloody good a decent negroamaro is, love that dark, austere, brambly, slightly tannic thing the grape has going on. This one lingers, lovely spice

Mmmmmmm

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Talk to me, Negroamangeo. Where can I lay my paws on one?

(I swear to Aisha that if you reply with something like "It's not available anymore" or "You can only get it if you high-five Patrick Guilbaud on a Tuesday" I will get very cross)

In the meantime - I ordered a RAKE of that Sirrocco for Christmas and lobbed in a few of these while I was at it;

Luna Argenta

This bold Italian wine has established itself as a firm favourite among O’Briens Wine customers. It comes from the hot southern Italian Puglia region and is made from partially dried (Appassite) Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes. It’s an excellent one to pair with food – try it with pasta for the...

www.obrienswine.ie

It was listed as a 2022 - they sent me 2023 (pricks) but even that young it was very drinkable.

Is there an Italian version of Beaujolais Nouveau? Cos this might be it.

 

[Crisp Sandwich]

Whilst we're in the wine thread...

My favourite Cork wine merchants have a sale on some Spanish wines this month.

Goru 'Mad Hairy Fella' 2022 - Curious Wines

Sumptuous blend of Monastrell, Syrah and Petit Verdot that we call the 'mad hairy fella'. Rich, ripe, smooth red wine from Jumilla, Spain.

www.curiouswines.ie

El Goru - of which I have extolled the virtues previously - is in the sale. That wine is a motherfucker and at that price also a no-brainer.

Now... - use this code - HELEN10 - and get an extra 10% everything. Even sale prices - delivery or collection. Don't say Uncle Crispy never did anything for you.


Of course - I got this code AFTER I had ordered over 200 lids worth of wine from O'Brien's. Cuntish.

 

[Happyhonkaman]

Talk to me, Negroamangeo. Where can I lay my paws on one?

(I swear to Aisha that if you reply with something like "It's not available anymore" or "You can only get it if you high-five Patrick Guilbaud on a Tuesday" I will get very cross)

In the meantime - I ordered a RAKE of that Sirrocco for Christmas and lobbed in a few of these while I was at it;

Luna Argenta

This bold Italian wine has established itself as a firm favourite among O’Briens Wine customers. It comes from the hot southern Italian Puglia region and is made from partially dried (Appassite) Negroamaro and Primitivo grapes. It’s an excellent one to pair with food – try it with pasta for the...

www.obrienswine.ie

It was listed as a 2022 - they sent me 2023 (pricks) but even that young it was very drinkable.

Is there an Italian version of Beaujolais Nouveau? Cos this might be it.

Apassimento wines are definitely in the sledgehammer category - good for winter drinking too and bushing with the lads

 

[Crisp Sandwich]

Apassimento wines are definitely in the sledgehammer category - good for winter drinking too and bushing with the lads

I have to go to that Dublin next month, Honky.

Meet in Stephen's Green with a few flagons of Apassimento and a block of Charleville?

 

[Crisp Sandwich]

Anyone know of vinho verde wine . Portuguese white ,her indoors had it on hols earlier in year ,any recommendations? Tks

https://www.curiouswines.ie/product/mau-maria-vinho-verde-2022/

Use the code I mentioned get more off it.

 

[Carmona]

Having a glass of 2019 Chateau d'Agassac here. A nice drop of Haut Médoc, though probably a bit young. Opened it last night with a bit of ribeye. Tonight's a pinsa . Not the most Bordeaux of Bordeaux but pleasant enough.

 

[Happyhonkaman]

I have to go to that Dublin next month, Honky.

Meet in Stephen's Green with a few flagons of Apassimento and a block of Charleville?

Make it a packet of easi singles and I’m in