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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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Lovely people of Fab, I'd like your recommendations please.

I'm going to stay in a cute little shepherd's hut in the middle of nowhere in a couple of weeks - not exactly how I'd envisaged spending my birthday, but I need a break from my house after working from home since March.

Because it's my birthday, I'm going to be completely indulgent - good food, new book, and nice wine. Which is (hopefully) where you come in - tell me what your favourite wine is please, I want to try something new

I like a nice fruity red, nothing too heavy. I don't think white or rose will do for this trip because there's only a tiny fridge.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You should have something strong and full bodied, like me

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"You should have something strong and full bodied, like me"

Is that an offer to come and be my waiter and pour the wine?

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

Jam she’d is very fruity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You should have something strong and full bodied, like me

Is that an offer to come and be my waiter and pour the wine? "

How would like to drink the wine from the channel between my abs?

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Jam she’d is very fruity "

I was actually looking at that a while ago when it was on offer in Tesco.

I rarely drink these days, so I've forgotten which ones I like

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By *atricia ParnelWoman
over a year ago

In a town full of colours

We have fruity cider when we go camping so it doesn't need to be chilled

Not a fan of red wine so can't be helpful there x

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

I accidentally bought an expensive red wine yesterday at Asda, I thought it was reduced, £18 Cheateuneuf Du Pape, not d*unk it yet but online reviews are good

So my advice don’t make my mistake

But I do like Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja currently £8 lovely Spanish red

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"You should have something strong and full bodied, like me

Is that an offer to come and be my waiter and pour the wine?

How would like to drink the wine from the channel between my abs?"

Sounds like it could be fun...can you also put a candle somewhere about your person for my birthday?

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By *abasaurus RexMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire


"Lovely people of Fab, I'd like your recommendations please.

I'm going to stay in a cute little shepherd's hut in the middle of nowhere in a couple of weeks - not exactly how I'd envisaged spending my birthday, but I need a break from my house after working from home since March.

Because it's my birthday, I'm going to be completely indulgent - good food, new book, and nice wine. Which is (hopefully) where you come in - tell me what your favourite wine is please, I want to try something new

I like a nice fruity red, nothing too heavy. I don't think white or rose will do for this trip because there's only a tiny fridge. "

Well, it’s quite a subjective thing but, personally I really like Morande Reserva ‘One to One’ Pais.

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
over a year ago

Torquay

I like red but it doesn't like me so much but don't be a wine snob there's some perfectly good chateaux cardboard out there

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By *abasaurus RexMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire


"Well, it’s quite a subjective thing but, personally I really like Morande Reserva ‘One to One’ Pais. "

£8-9ish from Majestic last time I bought some.

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I accidentally bought an expensive red wine yesterday at Asda, I thought it was reduced, £18 Cheateuneuf Du Pape, not d*unk it yet but online reviews are good

So my advice don’t make my mistake

But I do like Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja currently £8 lovely Spanish red "

Oh, I do like a nice Chateauneuf du Pape, but they are a bit pricey. I'll have o look at the Rioja..thank you x

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"We have fruity cider when we go camping so it doesn't need to be chilled

Not a fan of red wine so can't be helpful there x"

Now I do like a nice fruity cider...might take some of those as well

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place

What you really need is Vine... not wine

Or Vine and wine.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My favourite affordable wine is Valpolicella Amarone. However it is strong and full-bodied 15% alc. I also really like Valpolicella Ripasso which is a bit lighter. Aldi do good bottles of both of them last time I was in at very reasonable prices and Majestic’s are really good too but more expensive.

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Lovely people of Fab, I'd like your recommendations please.

I'm going to stay in a cute little shepherd's hut in the middle of nowhere in a couple of weeks - not exactly how I'd envisaged spending my birthday, but I need a break from my house after working from home since March.

Because it's my birthday, I'm going to be completely indulgent - good food, new book, and nice wine. Which is (hopefully) where you come in - tell me what your favourite wine is please, I want to try something new

I like a nice fruity red, nothing too heavy. I don't think white or rose will do for this trip because there's only a tiny fridge.

Well, it’s quite a subjective thing but, personally I really like Morande Reserva ‘One to One’ Pais. "

Off to Google that one - thanks

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I like red but it doesn't like me so much but don't be a wine snob there's some perfectly good chateaux cardboard out there"

I know, but it's for my birthday - I want to be indulgent and treat myself

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By *abasaurus RexMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire


"Lovely people of Fab, I'd like your recommendations please.

I'm going to stay in a cute little shepherd's hut in the middle of nowhere in a couple of weeks - not exactly how I'd envisaged spending my birthday, but I need a break from my house after working from home since March.

Because it's my birthday, I'm going to be completely indulgent - good food, new book, and nice wine. Which is (hopefully) where you come in - tell me what your favourite wine is please, I want to try something new

I like a nice fruity red, nothing too heavy. I don't think white or rose will do for this trip because there's only a tiny fridge.

Well, it’s quite a subjective thing but, personally I really like Morande Reserva ‘One to One’ Pais.

Off to Google that one - thanks "

It fits your description very well. It’s light, plenty of flavour but a soft finish. I don’t think you’d be disappointed.

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"What you really need is Vine... not wine

Or Vine and wine. "

You're a poet and you didn't know it

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"My favourite affordable wine is Valpolicella Amarone. However it is strong and full-bodied 15% alc. I also really like Valpolicella Ripasso which is a bit lighter. Aldi do good bottles of both of them last time I was in at very reasonable prices and Majestic’s are really good too but more expensive."

Ooh, the lighter one sounds good, I'll check it out. Thank you

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

A nice Malbec

J x

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By *VineMan
over a year ago

The right place


"What you really need is Vine... not wine

Or Vine and wine.

You're a poet and you didn't know it "

Trust my luck... fancy a fuck?

So I am!

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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It fits your description very well. It’s light, plenty of flavour but a soft finish. I don’t think you’d be disappointed. "

Sounds like just what I'm after

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"A nice Malbec

J x"

A Malbec is always a good option - at this rate I'm going to end up with several bottles and a very big hangover

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials


"A nice Malbec

J x

A Malbec is always a good option - at this rate I'm going to end up with several bottles and a very big hangover "

And the problem is????

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"What you really need is Vine... not wine

Or Vine and wine.

You're a poet and you didn't know it

Trust my luck... fancy a fuck?

So I am! "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did somebody say wine? Adega de pegões is outstanding

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A nice Malbec

J x"

Alzar from Morrisons is my go to so easy drinking.

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"A nice Malbec

J x

A Malbec is always a good option - at this rate I'm going to end up with several bottles and a very big hangover

And the problem is???? "

Good point

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Another recommendation for Campo Viejo Rioja over here, but the Aldi version is very drinkable too.

In fact most Aldi wines are good for their money!

Oh and enjoy the hut, it sounds amazing

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Did somebody say wine? Adega de pegões is outstanding "

Outstanding? That's got my attention...off to check that one out. Thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You're welcome

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Reckoning Old Vine Red, a jammy spicy red apparently. I’m not really a red wine fan but I don’t mind quaffing this one. Grim Reaper on an orange label, from Co-Op.

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Another recommendation for Campo Viejo Rioja over here, but the Aldi version is very drinkable too.

In fact most Aldi wines are good for their money!

Oh and enjoy the hut, it sounds amazing "

I think I may have had that one before actually - yellow label if I'm thinking of the right one.

Thank you, I'm really looking forward to it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really like Tescos finest Montepulciano D'abruzzo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Isnt there some unspoken rule that the perfect price to pay for a bottle of wine is about £10 as the more expensive stuff basically isnt worth the extra value??

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"The Reckoning Old Vine Red, a jammy spicy red apparently. I’m not really a red wine fan but I don’t mind quaffing this one. Grim Reaper on an orange label, from Co-Op."

Jammy and spicy sounds good...sod waiting, I want to try some of these now

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire


"Isnt there some unspoken rule that the perfect price to pay for a bottle of wine is about £10 as the more expensive stuff basically isnt worth the extra value??"

Don’t tell me that £18 bloody £18

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I really like Tescos finest Montepulciano D'abruzzo"

Ooh, that sounds posh...I'll have to write that one down, I'll never remember it

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Isnt there some unspoken rule that the perfect price to pay for a bottle of wine is about £10 as the more expensive stuff basically isnt worth the extra value??"

Actually, one of the best wines that I've ever had was at a monastery in France - you had to take your own bottles for them to fill up, it cost €1 a bottle, and it was bloody lovely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The Reckoning Old Vine Red, a jammy spicy red apparently. I’m not really a red wine fan but I don’t mind quaffing this one. Grim Reaper on an orange label, from Co-Op.

Jammy and spicy sounds good...sod waiting, I want to try some of these now "

Have fun with the wine and hut!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Isnt there some unspoken rule that the perfect price to pay for a bottle of wine is about £10 as the more expensive stuff basically isnt worth the extra value??

Actually, one of the best wines that I've ever had was at a monastery in France - you had to take your own bottles for them to fill up, it cost €1 a bottle, and it was bloody lovely "

Its something about the about of tannings per pound apparently! I heard Johnny vaughan talking about it on the radio the other week

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Isnt there some unspoken rule that the perfect price to pay for a bottle of wine is about £10 as the more expensive stuff basically isnt worth the extra value??

Actually, one of the best wines that I've ever had was at a monastery in France - you had to take your own bottles for them to fill up, it cost €1 a bottle, and it was bloody lovely

Its something about the about of tannings per pound apparently! I heard Johnny vaughan talking about it on the radio the other week"

I never knew that - every day is a school day

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

A good Portuguese red from the Douro or Alentejo regions would be perfect.

I know just the one

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By *umalotagainMan
over a year ago

a town called malice

Oh at last a thread on my chosen specialist subject

There are some great wines out there some of them well priced and some well over priced as a red lover ( I like Chilean, Italian and some French)

Top picks right now

Tesco amarone de valpoechello ( not the finest one) £14

If you have a majestic Then there are rear wines

Cantina de Negra apassemento £10.95

Catena Malbec or if you are feeling posh Catena Alta

Nero Ora apasssemento Sicilians great value

Chateau greivier

Villa Sandi merlot, Bepin de eto merlot these two can be hard to find they are both merlots from the Prosecco region of Italy which keeps the price really low for a quality wine

If toy like a bit of fizz then broom de eto Prosecco is one of the best produced

And for a rose it has to be Sicilian Santa tresa organic rose

Got lots of others that are great too

Get the Vivino app and when you are unsure about a wine in a shop you can scan the label and it will give you a score tasing notes the price you should be paying

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By *umalotagainMan
over a year ago

a town called malice

Feel free to DM me if you need more info. I have a few good friends who are importers and I drink far too much of it

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By *umalotagainMan
over a year ago

a town called malice

The Prosecco is Bepin de eto extra dry

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

I’m useless with wine as dont drink it.... but have a fabulous time in the hut, sounds great x

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"A good Portuguese red from the Douro or Alentejo regions would be perfect.

I know just the one "

Can I have an audio clip of you describing it please?

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"Oh at last a thread on my chosen specialist subject

There are some great wines out there some of them well priced and some well over priced as a red lover ( I like Chilean, Italian and some French)

Top picks right now

Tesco amarone de valpoechello ( not the finest one) £14

If you have a majestic Then there are rear wines

Cantina de Negra apassemento £10.95

Catena Malbec or if you are feeling posh Catena Alta

Nero Ora apasssemento Sicilians great value

Chateau greivier

Villa Sandi merlot, Bepin de eto merlot these two can be hard to find they are both merlots from the Prosecco region of Italy which keeps the price really low for a quality wine

If toy like a bit of fizz then broom de eto Prosecco is one of the best produced

And for a rose it has to be Sicilian Santa tresa organic rose

Got lots of others that are great too

Get the Vivino app and when you are unsure about a wine in a shop you can scan the label and it will give you a score tasing notes the price you should be paying

"

Wow, thank you. I'll definitely download that app

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"I’m useless with wine as dont drink it.... but have a fabulous time in the hut, sounds great x"

Thank you lovely, I'm looking forward to it

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest


"A good Portuguese red from the Douro or Alentejo regions would be perfect.

I know just the one

Can I have an audio clip of you describing it please? "

You might get something better

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By *ily White OP   Woman
over a year ago

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"A good Portuguese red from the Douro or Alentejo regions would be perfect.

I know just the one

Can I have an audio clip of you describing it please?

You might get something better "

Ooh, that sounds rather exciting

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