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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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Another magnificent vintage as usual, sets my soul on fire. lingering delights which encapsulates the Douro region await all who taste and love.

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J H Toso Angels Reserve Malbec 2018

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First bottle from the new vintage and wow. So easy drinking, good balance and alcohol not to the fore. Did i say i love Malbec's Deep dark and seductive in the glass. dark bramble fruit on the nose. softish on the palate and down the throat. The balance is just great hints of parma violets and chocolate slide down. It is still young and will go on to reveal more depth in future. I had this initially with a big fillet steak from Morrisons which had the half price offer beef. A big steak cut before my eyes, the butcher placed the blade a Little bit on the mean side to start and i gestured to the left until the steak was 30mm at least. I did not realise that i had drunk 2 glasses as i finished the meal. The last glass i consumed naked as it trickled past that beef delight. Will i buy again. Try to stop me. Cheers JH

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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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Carlos Rodriguez Morum Rioja Reserva 2014

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Carlos you Spanish He Man. I could be your She-Ra, and you could defeat Skeletor with your wine making superpowers. I have fell out of love with Rioja wines recently possibly due to the new classification, or maybe the increase in wines now under the Rioja label. This is a whole new ball game, well aged softish mature and oh boy my kind of wine. dark as my area after 12 PM, flaming council no street lights.Hints of vanilla on the nose and palate. Deep dark red fruits meld perfectly in the glass. No harsh tannin's it just feels like being wrapped in a soft blanket and cuddled. I drunk this both Naked and with food. It will go well ether way. A treat for £12. Cheers Carlos for making my wine.

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Sam Plunkett The Victorian Zinfandel 2019

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A big Zin on the alcohol front, but not over noticeable. To me not your standard Zin style, slightly lighter with the fruit to the fore, totally delightful. A wicked blend Sam cheers

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La Nymphina Monastrell 2017

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This wine certainly has its big girls pants on. Big bold and upfront. Upon opening a bit muted but an hour on and it opened up and showed what it was made of. Bold dark fruit leap from the glass and caressed your senses. a food wine if ever i saw one as i found it a bit too tannic to drink much naked. There again that is my palate. It paired well with strong smelly cheese and charcuterie. Nice one David, one to buy again. Cheers.

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Karen Birmingham Lodi Zinfandel 2017

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Love a good Cali Zin and this one fits the bill. Got all the Primitivo traites plus a good dose of sunshine added. A no nonsense and not over complicated good down to earth wine. nice structure and one soft enough to just drink Naked. Cheers Karen

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Bellesa Perfecta Priorat 2017

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This wine is starting to settle down now, had it a while and been waiting to open. Its bold,bright and on the dryish side. Mid range tannins . fruit taste lean towards dark cherry and blackberry. This is a wine that pairs well with stronger meats, i had this with a game casserole and it went extremely well as there was a strong juniper flavour in the casserole. The wine tamed the spicy juniper well. Nice one Franck. Cheers

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Dom Maxwell Riesling 2019

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What a refreshing delight loaded with off dry goodness. Not the biggest white wine drinker but this little beauty has gone a long to convert me. I normally drink quirky whites. Nice light delicate zesty citrus nose, light lemony green colour in the glass. I actually drank this naked,no food. Smutty comments will be perused with a smile. Lime lychee light peach notes with a zesty finish. So moorish just wishing I had another bottle to continue drinking. Cheers Don you beaut.

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Dunnolly Estate Pinot Gris 2019

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Wow this wine is something else. A complex blend, not too much acidity, which i love. A delight to watch the colour and legs as it pours into the glass. I could drink this Naked as well as pairing with a variety of dishes, no need to just think of fish dishes, sits well alongside Asian dishes. Stone fruit to the fore but underlying notes of pear shine through.Well worth the price tag Cheers Nicky

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