Last Thursday one of the most anticipated nights of my busy working year so far finally arrived – Matthew Jukes’ 100 Best Australian Wine Tasting. Organised by Corks Out, the award-winning wine and spirit specialists chose the swanky 4* Park Royal Hotel near Warrington to host the next leg of Matthew Jukes’ 100 Best AustralianContinue reading “Matthew Jukes’ Top 100 Australian Wine Tasting Review”
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Porcupine Ridge Viognier Grenache Blanc Tasting Notes
On my last visit to Majestic Wine’s in Sale (https://drinksenthusiast.wordpress.com/2011/10/01/majestic-wines-tasting-notes/), I purchased a bottle of South African Porcupine Ridge and their Viognier Grenache Blanc (14.5%). Recommended to me, I was looking forward to cracking this open, and to be honest, trying one of my first South African wines. I’m more a South American lover if I were to choose a region,Continue reading “Porcupine Ridge Viognier Grenache Blanc Tasting Notes”
Majestic Wines Tasting Notes
Swung by my local Majestic Wines looking for a bottle of wine to take away with me and to try their open sample bottles that are available daily. Currently they are promoting their range of South African wines and below are my tasting notes on the six that were available – Reds Robertson Winery Pinot Noir 2011 OnContinue reading “Majestic Wines Tasting Notes”
Estampilla de Genio Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes
I’m rather lucky at the moment because my selection of wine on my wine rack is rather varied. An Italian Amarone lies next to a Tapiz Torrentes from Argentina and a favourite of mine, Chablis Premier Cru. But recently I cracked open a bottle of Estampilla de Genio Sauvignon Blanc (12.5%) from Chile, a wine that made the list at CasaContinue reading “Estampilla de Genio Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes”
Corks Out Review
Corks Out is an independent wine and spirit merchants who base themselves in the North West. A couple of years ago they opened a store in Timperley and I use to frequent there to purchase that something special. Both wines and spirits have been bought including Licor 43, Goslings Navy Seal rum and Martin Millers gin, Old Tom ales andContinue reading “Corks Out Review”
The Briton’s Protection Review
Classed as Manchester’s best bar for whisk(e)y, The Briton’s Protection has got it all. On the corner of Great Bridgewater Street, the outside decor gives it a traditional pub feeling, and with hanging baskets from every window, it oddly doesn’t look out-of-place nestled in Manchester. Once you step foot inside you enter the long bar area whereContinue reading “The Briton’s Protection Review”
Las Corazas Macabeo Tasting Notes
The Las Corazas Macabeo is the sister white wine to the Spanish Tempranillo (https://drinksenthusiast.wordpress.com/2011/07/31/las-corazes-tempranillo-tasting-notes/) and I cracked open the bottle to accompany some fresh river cobbler. From the Castilla la Mancha region, this 3-year-old white gave off a subtle golden-yellow colour once poured. On the nose it gave off small amounts of floral extracts, an almost summer garden feeling. AContinue reading “Las Corazas Macabeo Tasting Notes”
Las Corazes Tempranillo Tasting Notes
I thought i’d finish off a bottle of red tonight as i cooked myself a rump steak – the Spanish Las Corazas Tempranillo. A 3yr old red from the Castilla-La Mancha region A dark ruby colour awaits you and on the nose it gave off a significant blackcurrant and a slight hint of vanilla, followed with a taste thatContinue reading “Las Corazes Tempranillo Tasting Notes”
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