Vintage: Non-Vintage
Type: Pink Port
Country: Portugal – Douro
This was the first blush Port I was served, ever, so I had no expectations! It didn’t make the best first impression because it had stolen Thomas Pink’s logo. Oh well.
The wine itself is bright and refreshing, reminiscent of a sparkling raspberry cocktail laced with floral notes. This would appeal to the ladies. I think that the lads will stick with white port mixed with tonic water and mint and lime.
Vintage: Non vintage
Type: White Port
Country: Portugal – Douro
Fonseca Siroco is a white port, best enjoyed chilled — sometimes with a slice of lemon and some tonic water. It is a dry port, certainly one of the driest that you will find. Light and refreshing with sweet citrus flavours. Great for hot summer days or as an aperitif.
Vintage: 2006
Type: Bordeaux
Country: France – Bordeaux – Graves
This classy claret has an excellent earthy nose and mineral taste that you would expect from a Bordeaux. Not the type of wine for everyone, but I quite enjoyed it. Certainly will age well and will need to be decanted. Quite good for the price.
Vintage: Non Vintage
Type: Champagne
Country: France – Champagne
We tried this champagne because it had been recommend to us by a friend. Overall, it was quite good (and great value for money). This medium sweet champagne had great hints of citrus and a nice creamy texture.
Vintage: 1995
Type: Rioja – Gran Reserva
Country: Spain
In spite of its age, this Rioja is still quite complex and youthful. Everything that you would expect from a Gran Reserva, though I am still partial to some others that I have tried. Full of smooth velvety berries and a great finish.
You can find the wine here: www.findwine.co.uk
Vintage: Non-Vintage
Type: White Port
Country: Portugal – Douro
Beautiful floral yet zesty nose. Deliciously sweet and would go well with desserts. Pale golden colour.
Vintage: Non Vintage
Type: White Port
Country: Portugal – Douro
For some, white port is a bit of an enigma. It is typically dry and very different in flavour to a traditional ruby or tawny port. This white port should be served cold, as an aperitif before a meal. Personally I liked this port, it was sweet for a white port. It would taste great with a bit of tonic water and a lemon (very refreshing on a hot day)!
Vintage: 2008
Type: Carmenere
Country: Chilie – Rapel Valley
I tried this wine in Edinburgh, mainly because I had enjoyed the Diablo Carmenere (also owned by Toro) that I had tried. This wine was great. A deep purple colour, chocolate on the nose and dark fruit and a hint of coffee on the palate. It was quite strong, so I would recommend it with food.