Christmas wines

[Grand Fromage]

I think I have the Champagne sorted, and the white I'm nearly there but could do with a bit of help and the red I'm stuck!

I'm not worried about cost too much but don't go wild, It needs to be not too heavy and good with a variety of foods.

If anyone can think of a really good Christmas champagne I'd like to hear that too!

Cheers

[Noger]

St-Nicolas de Bourgueil ?

[Bebs]

Etienne Guigal's Cotes du Rhone 2001. Fabulous vintage. £6.99 a bottle
(£9 btl at Waitrose and that's for the 2003 vintage)

[ehasler]

Bebs said:

Etienne Guigal's Cotes du Rhone 2001. Fabulous vintage. £6.99 a bottle
(£9 btl at Waitrose and that's for the 2003 vintage)

I bought a few cases after a recommendation from Bebs, and it's good stuff - not too heavy either.

If you're lucky, he might even deliver it for you!

[kiwisr]

Get yourself some good NZ Pinot Noirs.

Gravitas, Isabel Estate, Rockburn or Atarangi are all excellent.

[scotal]

ehasler said:

Bebs said:

Etienne Guigal's Cotes du Rhone 2001. Fabulous vintage. £6.99 a bottle
(£9 btl at Waitrose and that's for the 2003 vintage)

I bought a few cases after a recommendation from Bebs, and it's good stuff - not too heavy either.

If you're lucky, he might even deliver it for you!

Now that is cracking service!!

[Grand Fromage]

Thanks, I'll have a tasting this weekend

[Don]

For a red I recommend:

http://www.henschke.com.au/wines/?wine=11 £30ish
http://www.henschke.com.au/wines/?wine=12 £50ish
http://www.henschke.com.au/wines/?wine=13 £150ish

Whilst Hill Of Grace is sublime the Mt Edelstone is almost as good for a lot less money and is special enough to grace a Christmas table.

[smiller]

Asda are doing a good deal on ..........



i'll stick to beers