Nice drop (wine content!)

[exgtt]

Never been into wine, completely ignorant of red/white/regions/grapes/smells etc. Been bought a bottle of this for xmas and half a glass in i'm really liking the taste. Couldnt tell you what i can taste but its really smooth, Lovely. finally found a wine i like!

Trying to upload a pic but cant, keep getting the sodding block, grrrr.

Its Bouchard Aine & Fils, vin de bourgogne, red burgundy.

Can anyone recommend something similer, i'm gonna explore some reds!

[justanotherJC]

Well at a guess your Burgundy is made from a Pinot Noir grape (possibly Gamay, but I'll go with Pinot).
It's a lighter wine than many Burgundies, which might be why it's more to your taste if you're not a regular red wine drinker.
I know a few people who quite like Californian reds as they are a lighter style - have you tried any?

Are there any tasting notes on the bottle?
If you are looking for something similar, read some bottle labels to get an idea.
Or browse through Majestic or Laithwaites tasting notes to see if something similar comes up.
There's a lot of variety out there, and different people will have different tastes, but if you find something that looks interesting, ask and we'll see what we can do to help!

[ayeaye]

If you're just getting into wine, I'd go new world to start with - easier drinking generally and you know what you're getting (none of this Burgundy, Rhone etc. malarky).

Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel - a great wine for the price, very easy to drink and probably a good starting point

[anonymous-user]

If you want to start on Reds then most Merlots are fairly easy-going and there is a massive amount of choice. Californian and Chilean usually give a good blend of quality and price, Majestic have some decent offers right now (if you're new to it then don't forget they have a minimum purchase of 6 bottles in-store).

[Mobile Chicane]

exgtt said:

Never been into wine, completely ignorant of red/white/regions/grapes/smells etc. Been bought a bottle of this for xmas and half a glass in i'm really liking the taste. Couldnt tell you what i can taste but its really smooth, Lovely. finally found a wine i like!

Trying to upload a pic but cant, keep getting the sodding block, grrrr.

Its Bouchard Aine & Fils, vin de bourgogne, red burgundy.

Can anyone recommend something similer, i'm gonna explore some reds!

Once you have the taste for Burgundy (as I have), nothing - and I mean nothing - will substitute.

But, boooger me - the cost!

To keep the bill down a bit, try the wines of Fleurie. These are more bubble-gummy than Burgundy since they're predominantly made from the Gamay grape, but delicious and much overlooked.

Personally I'd avoid New World Pinot Noirs. Those worth drinking are Burgundy prices.

[exgtt]

Thanks for all the advice, i'll certainly try some california reds. Have managed to track the wine in question down..


http://waitrosewine.com/230200913/Product.aspx

According to the above its a medium bodied Pinot Noir grape. Thanks for all the knowledge and advice guys.

[shirt]

i can recommend berry bros & rudd's extra ordinary claret as a full bodied yet smooth red. v. reasonable priced for the quality.

[Cheese Mechanic]

If anyone has a local Co-op (I kid you not) have a look to see if they stock Blackburn James Califorina Merlot.

It has to be the 2010 mind...peppery, spicy, and at the 6.49 they have been turning it out at..a real beaut.