As it was the AGM, as usual the society committee presented the wines. The theme was personal favourites selected from wines we’ve had in the recent years. And suffice to say they were all very good indeed. If you search back through this blog, you will find all of these wines.
· Cremant D’Alsace – 12% - £8.99 - Lidl
A very well priced wine, and excellent value. Little other info on it.
· Bodega Pablo Fallabrino Estival 2022 - 14% - £16.99 – Wines of Uruguay
Possibly my favourite. An Interesting blend – 60% Gewurztraminer, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Moscatel. Would go well as an aperitif wine.
· Pazo de Villarei Albariño, Rías Baixas 2023 -12.5% - £12.95 – The Wine Society
One of the best albarinos I’ve tasted.
· Greywacke Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023 – 13.5% - £17.50 – The Wine Society.
A refined S-B from New Zealand, with less of the “in your face” gooseberry feel and a lot more sophistication.
· Esporão 'Monte Velho' Tinto, Alentejano 2023 – 13.5% - £9.95 – The Wine Society
· Santodeno Sangiovese Appassimento 2022 – 14% - £9.50 – Sainsburys
· Marqués De Reinosa Rioja Crianza 2021- 14% - £17 – Mouse & Grape, Pinner
All 3 of the reds were at the full bodied end of the scale, and all would be a good choice, if that’s your thing.
· The Society's LBV Port 2019 - 20% - £16 – The Wine Society
This was selected in memory of John Denman, an original member of the society back in the early 80’s who died recently. He really liked port, and we all raised a glass to him.
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