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  • vinteuil
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    • Nov 2010
    • 12782

    Originally posted by Barbirollians View Post
    Saint Peray was of course Wagner's preferred tipple.
    ... ah yes, "Das Rhônegold"

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    • vinteuil
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      • Nov 2010
      • 12782

      ... I have not yet tried any of the following - but I am tempted by various of the offerings in the Wine Society "Off the beaten track" pages that plumped on to the coconut matting this morning - specifically :

      Prince Ştirbey Tămâioasă Românească Sec 2012

      Vranac 2010 (Plantaze)

      Kalecik Karasi 2011 (Vinkara)

      Anyone here had a chance to try any of them?

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      • Thropplenoggin
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        • Mar 2013
        • 1587

        This is my latest quaff: Teroldego Rotaliano Riserva, Mezzacorona 2009.

        It will involve you looking further afield than The Wine Society, though. Pioneering souls can venture here: http://www.allaboutwine.co.uk/shop/d...va-mezzacorona

        I first tasted it at Polpo. Those who are familiar with this small chain's Venetian tapas bar stylings (a bàcaro) and have tried their Flourless Orange and Almond Cake, may like to try making it: http://everymealmatters.wordpress.co...enetian-feast/ I can confirm the recipe works a treat. Remember to purchase unwaxed oranges, though.
        Last edited by Thropplenoggin; 13-06-13, 12:08.
        It loved to happen. -- Marcus Aurelius

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        • Barbirollians
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          • Nov 2010
          • 11668

          Originally posted by vinteuil View Post
          ... ah yes, "Das Rhônegold"

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          • Belgrove
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            • Nov 2010
            • 936

            Originally posted by vinteuil View Post

            Kalecik Karasi 2011 (Vinkara)

            Anyone here had a chance to try any of them?
            I can thoroughly recommend this Turkish wine. A great accompaniment to a mezze.

            I discovered a bottle of 2001 Calina Carmenere I'd forgotten about, which we had last night. What an unexpected treat! The wine had become brick red with age, silkily smooth, but still retained a stalky greenness that contrasted with the redcurrent and peppery flavours. It felt lighter than the 13.5% quoted on the bottle and complimented the baked pork chops and summer veg to a tee. The variety has gone from Europe and has apparently been mistaken for merlot in Argentina where it is mostly grown nowadays. I can only say that with age it tastes nothing like merlot.

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            • amateur51

              Originally posted by Belgrove View Post
              I can thoroughly recommend this Turkish wine. A great accompaniment to a mezze.

              I discovered a bottle of 2001 Calina Carmenere I'd forgotten about, which we had last night. What an unexpected treat! The wine had become brick red with age, silkily smooth, but still retained a stalky greenness that contrasted with the redcurrent and peppery flavours. It felt lighter than the 13.5% quoted on the bottle and complimented the baked pork chops and summer veg to a tee. The variety has gone from Europe and has apparently been mistaken for merlot in Argentina where it is mostly grown nowadays. I can only say that with age it tastes nothing like merlot.
              Great report, Belgrove

              A lot of 'experts' scorn that stalky greenness you mention, and indeed it is sometimes referred to as a wine fault, but I like it

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              • vinteuil
                Full Member
                • Nov 2010
                • 12782

                Kalecik Karasi 2011 (Vinkara)
                Originally posted by Belgrove View Post
                I can thoroughly recommend this Turkish wine. A great accompaniment to a mezze.

                I discovered a bottle of 2001 Calina Carmenere I'd forgotten about, which we had last night. What an unexpected treat! The wine had become brick red with age, silkily smooth, but still retained a stalky greenness that contrasted with the redcurrent and peppery flavours. It felt lighter than the 13.5% quoted on the bottle and complimented the baked pork chops and summer veg to a tee. The variety has gone from Europe and has apparently been mistaken for merlot in Argentina where it is mostly grown nowadays. I can only say that with age it tastes nothing like merlot.
                ... thanks, Belgrove, for your words in support for the Kalecik Karasi. I think you have strengthened my arm for the next time I put an order in!

                Yes, South American carmeneres can be lovely - I've become a big fan over the last few years...

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                • Nick Armstrong
                  Host
                  • Nov 2010
                  • 26523

                  Originally posted by vinteuil View Post
                  ... o, i think screw-caps are fine!
                  A new wine cork that screws into the bottle is being unveiled. But why is there still so much snobbery in the battle between traditional cork and screw-top?


                  "...the isle is full of noises,
                  Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
                  Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
                  Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."

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                  • amateur51

                    For a more thorough, slightly scientific approach (he knows to much science can scare the punters :winkeye) here's Dr Jamie Goode of award-winning wineanorak.com (you have to get past two irritating ads and then mid-way though the film Rosie the labradoodle appears - she doesn't like being left out ):



                    His website is a good read too

                    Last edited by Guest; 17-06-13, 20:46. Reason: putting the 'p' in punters

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                    • Nick Armstrong
                      Host
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 26523

                      Originally posted by amateur51 View Post
                      scare the ounters
                      Nothing more pathetic than a scared ounter !
                      "...the isle is full of noises,
                      Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
                      Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
                      Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."

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                      • amateur51

                        Originally posted by Caliban View Post
                        Nothing more pathetic than a scared ounter !
                        Mersey bouquets, Caliban - now amended

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                        • Nick Armstrong
                          Host
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 26523

                          Originally posted by amateur51 View Post
                          Mersey bouquets, Caliban - now amended


                          I can't quite decide if that video and the website are very, very earnest, or an elaborate p@$$ take... q.v. http://www.wineanorak.com/wineandTV.htm
                          "...the isle is full of noises,
                          Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
                          Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
                          Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."

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                          • amateur51

                            Originally posted by Caliban View Post


                            I can't quite decide if that video and the website are very, very earnest, or an elaborate p@$$ take... q.v. http://www.wineanorak.com/wineandTV.htm
                            His website & blog wins prizes mate

                            He writes learned wine books too

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                            • Nick Armstrong
                              Host
                              • Nov 2010
                              • 26523

                              Originally posted by amateur51 View Post
                              His website & blog wins prizes mate

                              He writes learned wine books too

                              http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_...=Jamie%20Goode
                              Good-oh!
                              "...the isle is full of noises,
                              Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
                              Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
                              Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."

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                              • Barbirollians
                                Full Member
                                • Nov 2010
                                • 11668

                                25% off 6 bottles at Waitrose until midnight tomorrow !

                                Chateau Musar becomes almost affordable again !

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