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Malcolm Drane

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Received the Marketplace six pack today and in all honesty only opened the Mojoe as the last bottle would not fit in the wine cooler. But i am glad i did open it, admittedly with trepidation as i have many of Joe's wines over the past years going back to 2005 vintages and most do need a bit of a rest before opening. This little beauty is a revelation in the fact that within 4 hours of the courier delivering i am half way through the bottle. Dark brooding pour into the glass, the nose slightly muted but no problem as the first sip rekindled memories of many of Joe's previous offerings. This wine has all the traits of what the vineyard can give, the hints of wild herbs coming from the garrigue, good fruit and a surprisingly soft palate and mouth feel. An interesting blend as i believe the Merlot softens the Cabernet characteristics and produces to me a very easy drinking delightful wine. This is so my kind of wine, and i do not give out five stars lightly. I am wondering if this blend has some previous vintage wines in the mix, perhaps Joe can tell us. Bottom line a great wine produced in a difficult year for Joe and with help from friends has produced a great sub tenner stunner which for in my opinion is drinking extremely well now, and if more stock is going to be available going straight in my box. Cheers Joe and the rest of the gang. PS perhaps Liz could give some food pairing suggestions as Joe;s sweetheart is an excellent cook and host at the family accommodation. Cheers Joe and the gang.

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To me the essence of a good wine is not just the taste, but the memories and happy images that can be conjured from the sight smell and taste of the wine, whether it be newly visited or an old friend, and this an good old friend and boy does this deliver First this is not an over heavy wine, lighter in body than previous vintages to me, no bad thing as this means It can be drunk more easier without having to resort to food to accompany. But more on that later. The glorious shiny deep red seductive body with a hint of a lighter rim just entices one to quickly take a sip, but just wait a moment and take in the warming spice and black cherry notes that waft from the glass. It does benefit from being open for a good few hours and warming to 18c to really get the best from this delight. Now is the time start the taste adventure, first sip is the sweetest as a certain songwriter once wrote and I believe that to be true, all your thoughts and images are created in those first few seconds after the wine hits the tongue and then the warmth and summer fruits hit the spot leading to a lightly spiced concoction accompanied by hints of port liqueur chocolates. And the finish is delightfully long and satisfying. I went to a food and drink festival recently and to my delight I found a supplier of Portuguese cheese in attendance , now Portuguese cheeses are like Portuguese wines still a well kept secret from the rest of the world, I love them especially the soft smelly ones, and here they were waiting for me to greedily devour. Some I knew, but a few new ones from very small producers. If you have not tried these cheese I urge you to seek them out Here was a golden opportunity to pair with the Negreiros 2010, after respectfully waiting for the wine and cheese to warm and breath the adventure began. Paired with some good examples of Serra Da Estrela and Azeito and Seia cheeses amongst others. I was transported back to the higher reaches of the Douro as the wines port and chocolate notes brought to the fore another glimpse into the versatility of the wine. It just loves cheese and chocolate, have you tried this combination, if not why not. So why the five hearts. It’s just made for me. Am I biased, yes, does it deserve this accolade, yes for me. But don’t just take my word for it, Just give it a go you won’t be disappointed, try it Naked ,try it with heavy meat dishes, try it with cheese, just enjoy. I certainly did.

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Smooth as a babies bum already, the hedonistic pleasure of gently taking in the heady aromas that waft from the bottle on opening make this little beauty a decadent treasure, one to savour now but the promise of more to come if a wait of a few years can be achieved. I have had the pleasure of sampling most vintages since 1999 and if you take into consideration that pre 2000 retail costs were at least £19 this is still somewhat of a bargain. Even more so if you take into account the stupid increase in duty and VAT. So dear quaffers and connoisseurs, get this vintage whilst you can, enjoy now but save a few for 2025 at least. Cheers JP

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Domaine O'Vineyards Mojoe 2017

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Received the Marketplace six pack today and in all honesty only opened the Mojoe as the last bottle would not fit in the wine cooler. But i am glad i did open it, admittedly with trepidation as i have many of Joe's wines over the past years going back to 2005 vintages and most do need a bit of a rest before opening. This little beauty is a revelation in the fact that within 4 hours of the courier delivering i am half way through the bottle. Dark brooding pour into the glass, the nose slightly muted but no problem as the first sip rekindled memories of many of Joe's previous offerings. This wine has all the traits of what the vineyard can give, the hints of wild herbs coming from the garrigue, good fruit and a surprisingly soft palate and mouth feel. An interesting blend as i believe the Merlot softens the Cabernet characteristics and produces to me a very easy drinking delightful wine. This is so my kind of wine, and i do not give out five stars lightly. I am wondering if this blend has some previous vintage wines in the mix, perhaps Joe can tell us. Bottom line a great wine produced in a difficult year for Joe and with help from friends has produced a great sub tenner stunner which for in my opinion is drinking extremely well now, and if more stock is going to be available going straight in my box. Cheers Joe and the rest of the gang. PS perhaps Liz could give some food pairing suggestions as Joe;s sweetheart is an excellent cook and host at the family accommodation. Cheers Joe and the gang.

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Negreiros Nu 2013

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This to me this wine epitomise what is so special about the upper Douro, the smell and taste of the Nu brings sweet memories of the rugged steeply sloping vineyards leading down to the sparkling waters of the Douro river, The call of the birds as dusk falls over the waters and fish leap for their supper creating gentle splashes that cast rings and glistens as the last light fades softly on the water. the schist that once glistened in the sunlight now darkens and casts dark brooding shadows upon the vineyards. The heavily laden Almond trees that bow and rustle in the gentle breeze after the sweet scented blossoms have given way to produced delicate flavoured nuts. The orange trees and other fruits now ready to give up there treasures. These all meld into the treasures that this region gives to us, from the bitter sweet almonds, the juicy oranges that just ooze goodness to the varied cheeses both fragrant through to pungent delights, not forgetting the utterly delightful quince jams and cheese. The sounds of goat bells softly clanking in the distance combining with the peels of remote churches to lay dusk to rest. Then the wines, oh the wines, the range and diversity from green and vibrant to softly perfumed whites, the soft unctuous reds through to heady powerful Portuguese conquerors. The Nu falls into the soft unctuous range but with promise of further treats. It is said that patience is a virtue, and it has proved the case with this wine, I have waited for at least a month to sample this wine, deliberately hidden away from temptation, but no longer could I resist. So once the cork was removed a quick sniff was in order, steeped fruit notes wafted from the bottle promising untold delights were awaiting. The gentle but strangely arousing glug as the wine poured into the decanter, giving up seductive port like notes. Once settled for a good few hours the first glass was poured and quickly consumed, yes it’s my kind of wine, fruit that satisfies the need, no heavy tannins that dry the mouth. Just a wine that suits me down to the ground. So fellow imbibers please give the NU a try, and if you never have had the pleasure of visiting the area, I hope my ramblings might give you an insight into this delightful region and what it can produce. If this review has not stirred you, I apologise, but I still raise a glass to you and hope that maybe a slight smile might crease your lips.

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Simpsons of Sainte Rose Low Yield Roussanne 2012

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After a hard hot day at work I came home to find the cooking duties down to me yet again (love it really), so straight to the fridge for a cool Hoegaarden 500 ml, thank you Belgium beer makers, and a glass from freezer. Top tip rinse glass in water but do not dry and place sliced lemon in glass and then freeze. Back to the cooking decided to do a beef Ragu as had some beef leftover from Sunday and a packet of nice pasta in the fridge, not got the time or figure of Nigella Lawson (possibly) to make my own. Several cartons of Passata, herbs from the garden, homemade beef stock, Spices and veg and some nice Balsamic vinegar all chucked in the pot and left to cook slow and low. Second beer duly finished then a decision as to what to pair with this dish, first thought was to go red, but a little devil on my shoulder said, hold hard, white is the way to go and who wears the trousers round here anyway. As I did not have any on at the time,no argument from me. I thought I can’t have a hearty beef dish with a wishy washy white. “Ding” light bulb moment, no SB or overpowering fruit driven acidic white would do, but a big meaty white. And my choice was a no brainer. C&R low yield Roussanne. This wine has the body and flavours to ticks all the boxes to be a match made in heaven to go with a hearty dish, The stone fruit to compliment the sweet tomato herbs and light spices and balsamic. The deceptive alcohol and slight oily feel as it slips down the throat to make the beef come alive. Finally the creamy oak lifts the Parmesan shavings to another level, but still brings a zippy finish to cleanse the palate for the next forkful of food. I really do love this grape variety, Not an big SB fan so this is right up my alley or Ruelle if you live south of Jaywick, and after have some so so bottles in the past, to find this one from Charles and Ruth at a good price is a delight. Sub Ten pounds, Ok Just, but still a bargain Thank you both.

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Negreiros Douro 2010

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To me the essence of a good wine is not just the taste, but the memories and happy images that can be conjured from the sight smell and taste of the wine, whether it be newly visited or an old friend, and this an good old friend and boy does this deliver First this is not an over heavy wine, lighter in body than previous vintages to me, no bad thing as this means It can be drunk more easier without having to resort to food to accompany. But more on that later. The glorious shiny deep red seductive body with a hint of a lighter rim just entices one to quickly take a sip, but just wait a moment and take in the warming spice and black cherry notes that waft from the glass. It does benefit from being open for a good few hours and warming to 18c to really get the best from this delight. Now is the time start the taste adventure, first sip is the sweetest as a certain songwriter once wrote and I believe that to be true, all your thoughts and images are created in those first few seconds after the wine hits the tongue and then the warmth and summer fruits hit the spot leading to a lightly spiced concoction accompanied by hints of port liqueur chocolates. And the finish is delightfully long and satisfying. I went to a food and drink festival recently and to my delight I found a supplier of Portuguese cheese in attendance , now Portuguese cheeses are like Portuguese wines still a well kept secret from the rest of the world, I love them especially the soft smelly ones, and here they were waiting for me to greedily devour. Some I knew, but a few new ones from very small producers. If you have not tried these cheese I urge you to seek them out Here was a golden opportunity to pair with the Negreiros 2010, after respectfully waiting for the wine and cheese to warm and breath the adventure began. Paired with some good examples of Serra Da Estrela and Azeito and Seia cheeses amongst others. I was transported back to the higher reaches of the Douro as the wines port and chocolate notes brought to the fore another glimpse into the versatility of the wine. It just loves cheese and chocolate, have you tried this combination, if not why not. So why the five hearts. It’s just made for me. Am I biased, yes, does it deserve this accolade, yes for me. But don’t just take my word for it, Just give it a go you won’t be disappointed, try it Naked ,try it with heavy meat dishes, try it with cheese, just enjoy. I certainly did.

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Gayrel Supérieur Sauvignon Blanc 2017

£10.99

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Cecilia Simon Gruner Veltliner 2017

£9.49

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Ethereo Albariño 2017

£13.99

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Nice style of the classic Spanish Albarino,Off dry quite weighty and a good mouth feel. Best of both worlds in the fact that there is that zesty citrus flavours bursting on the toungue and on the finish a lingering hint of stone fruits add to this well balanced wine

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Jean Marc La Liberte Carignan 2017

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Slightly different from katies la Gare which has old vine Carignan and higher ABV and the great combo that is mr and mrs a blend of Grenache and carignan . Liberte is a softer lighter version of the above. Lots of fruit, medium bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity. Everything is, well medium. Nose and taste to me has Cranberry, spices, raspberry, and a gentle hint of liquorice. Carignan can smell oddly meaty upon first opening the bottle, so decant for at least an hour. I did not really notice this with JM’s version, so unsure if this came from old vines. as stated in the Naked copy it is a grape variety that if often blended. The popularity of Carignan was largely tied to its ability to produce very large yields. I Remember in 70s when it was the most widely planted French grape due to subsidies resulting in bucket loads of poor quality wine being produced and if memory served me well i drank very little everyday French wines for many years due to the rubbish that was being pumped out and had to drink Bulls Blood, Hirondelle and Chianti with raffia wrapped round the bottle and many more i cannot recall now. Liberte is satisfyingly upmarket Carignan. With its red fruit and a hints of earthy-meaty notes, it is ideal with richer poultry dishes (turkey, duck), or even beef brisket. It does need food to bring out the best in this wine. The thing to keep in mind with this wine is to expand on its natural spice flavorings by adding cinnamon, cumin, 5-spice powder, star anise and dried herbs to the dish. If you do this, the wine will bring out the spices and sweeten the flavour of the pairing. It’s magical. Cheers Jean Marc

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Virgile Joly L'étoile de Saint Saturnin 2016

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Another cracker from Virgile Great blend unsure if it’s the same percentages 40, 30 ,30 Grenache, Carignan ,Syrah as the others in Virgiles Saturnin range Whatever nice blend, not too heavy. Deepish red going to a clearer rim. Sure this is going to age for a while. Wines made from Grenache often tend to lack acid, tannin and colour, and it is often blended with other varieties such as Syrah and Because of its firm acid and tannin spine, Carignan also provides welcome backbone to plummy syrah as well as Grenache. So the juicy Granache is given a bit of edge with the addition of the Carignan and the Syrah adds a hint of spice and pepper notes resulting in a smooth red with hints of wild herbs and forest fruits. Rich and gamey, lightly spiced with an earthy quality true to its origins in the Languedoc. Nice one Virgile.

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Sam Plunkett Gold Miner Shiraz 2017

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If i was to compare this wine to Sams liking of head wear it would have to be a sophisticated and stylish silky top hat. Not as punchy and in your face as some Aussie big bad Shiraz's, which to me is a good thing. None of that big jammy alcohol laced wine that can overpower food, or just the enjoyment of drinking Naked ( by that i mean on its own not naked or maybe naked as long as it’s warm) Sophisticated and more elegant than the seriously good price suggests. Smooth delightful notes of dark fruits that do not take over from the other subtle flavours lingering under from that first sip, not over tannic, hints of very light spice, hypnotic wafts of good smokiness abound. I too liked this as a young wine and will be getting more to try in a few years time. This wine is like Sam himself a laid back charming gentleman knowing what pleases. I had the pleasure of meeting Sam and his equally lovely wife Bron in Australia at the launch of Naked Australia six years ago having split from Matt Fowles a while before, together they produced some great wines many of which landed on Naked virtual shelves in the UK, but unfortunately the pairing dissolved their wine making venture, which was good fortune for Naked as Sam went his own way and introduced his new wines to the Australian and UK Naked sites. The enthusiasm that Sam exuded when talking about what he hoped to do was catching and just created that feel good vibe. Six odd years down the line, a new winery built, more varieties and differing locations sourced for the grapes and an ever changing line-up which has produced some cracking wines including this gem. Cheers Sam

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Domaine O'Vineyards Stranger Stranger 2014

£25.99

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Bird on a Wire Marsanne 2016

£35.99

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Wow stunning wine,still young,but showing great craftsmanship producing this little beauty. It has a good weight to it. A mouth filling stone fruit experience. This is a wine to savour and has a body more satisfying than Arnnie. I will leave this a short review as unfortunately Naked will no longer be sticking this. Shame.

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