I like vinho verde, so when it was suggested I try this one, I had no reason to say No, and a lot to look forward to. And then I read up on it. Apparently the people behind Noble Rot are also behind Chin Chin. I knew of Noble Rot as a magazine on wine, […]
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Kleine Zalze Shiraz, Grenache, Viognier, 2021. Western Cape, South Africa
I was in Co-op again, and came across this one. It was a fairly easy choice to try for two reasons beyond the price. One was it is from Kleine Zalze, a storied estate in South Africa. I wasn’t aware they did wine at this price point. This is presumably done just for the Co-op, […]
Niepoort Ruby Dum Ruby Port (NV), Duoro Valley, Portugal
It’s the time of year, when thoughts turn to mince pies and port. Or mulled wine. Or other things, perhaps best left unsaid for the time being. Check back again when the port is gone. Anyway, although port isn’t just a winter drink, it does increase in popularity around now. So, I thought I’d jump […]
Beaujolais Nouveau, Cave de Fleurie, 2023, Beaujolais, France
Yes, it’s another Gamay. Deal with it. As you may know, the third Thursday in November is when Beaujolais Nouveau is released. As the name suggests, it’s the first of the current year’s Beaujolais. It’s not as big a deal among wine drinkers as it used to be, but it still happens, and people still […]
Chassaux et Fils, Gamay Rouge, 2022, Comté Toloson, France
I was in Aldi the other day, and browsing their wines. I guess that meant I was on a business trip. I was looking for something promising, or at least different, and affordable-ish. I spotted this. For those who don’t know, Gamay is the grape in Beaujolais. It’s also the grape banned by the Duke […]