No wine snobs here, just enthusiastic drinkers of all wines
Traditionally associated with France, this grape variety is now widely grown in Spain as it is more suited to our warmer climate. I've tried a couple now from two different regions in Spain, including Tuesday's Tasting of Pedradura, and I liked both. I will certainly keep my eye open for more. Check out this winefolly.com … Continue reading Petit Verdot Grape Variety
Interesting article from wine-searcher about this recent Cabernet Sauvignon/Grenache hybrid. Click on the image below to open the article
Another wine tried at the Vides Vino Bar, this red wine was one of their monthly specials. The winery is the project of Carlos Esteva and is based in the Garraf Natural Park. It exists only because the finca belonged to Carlos' grandfather well before the area became a national park. The place was in … Continue reading Pedradura 2011
Sorry for my absence everyone. As you may be aware Madrid has been in quarantine for the last two due to the Covid-19 virus. I took a break from this blog to adjust to the changes this has obviously made in my life. But fear not! I am still drinking wine and some of my … Continue reading Sorry!
The first of three wines I tried at Vinoteca Vides. A relatively new region for me, D.O. Monsant in Tarragona, and what I thought was a new grape, Samsó, but which turns out to be Carignan with yet another regional name. Still I have only tried one other Carignan red before and from a different … Continue reading Vinyes Velles de Samsó 2016
Based in the trendy Chueca barrio of Madrid this wine bar has one of the most extensive wines by the glass menus. They sell over 120 different wines from every denominación in Spain, made from 65 different grape varieties. 45 of these are sold by the glass. If you are looking to discover Spanish wines … Continue reading Vinoteca Vides
Turns out India produces quite a bit of wine and has seven different wine regions. Who knew! The wine I tried was from their top region Nasik that even has a champagne house producing sparkling wine there. So for the curious among you here is an intro to India's wine regions from the aptly named … Continue reading Indian Wine Regions
Another slightly out there wine from a less than usual wine region. This time from India. Tried at a new style street food Indian restaurant in Cambridge, The Tiffin Truck (very tasty food). It was recommended to me by my old friends at the Lion and Lamb in Milton. Given they know there wines and … Continue reading Soul Tree Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Boğazkere and Öküzgözü are classic Turkish grapes which are often blended together in local red wines. Boğazkere apparently translates as throat burner because it produces highly tannic bitter wines. Öküzgözü on the other hand is known for fruity floral flavours and high acidity. The two blended together can produce full bodied fruity reds that age … Continue reading Boğazkere and Öküzgözü Grapes
Years ago in my twenties (an age I haven't seen for a few decades) I tried a Turkish red wine at a London restaurant. I don't remember being impressed. A few years ago I went on a hiking holiday in Turkey. Can't for the life of me remember if I drank any Turkish wine on … Continue reading Yakut 2018
