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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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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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Patricia Benitez Quione 2018

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I had the pleasure of sampling a Dominio de Pingus 2014 by Peter Sisseck, Patricia was one of the winemakers at the vineyard. It was a great wine but a bit too expensive for my budget. This led me to look for other wines by Peter and I purchased 2011 Flor De Pingus. Which brings me onto the Quione. If memory serves me well this has similar attributes as the Flor De Pingus . This wine is big, but not in a brash way, at 15.5%, high percentage I suspect due to a hot and dry vintage in 2018, but this does not make it a hot alcoholic burn wine Richly textured and clinging to the glass on pouring. Luscious plum in colour, the palate rises to the occasion after a good long rest. Smoky toasted notes supported by well integrated tannins and that dark fruit shines through. I could go on but writing this is making my mouth water. It is a delightfully well made wine and I hope we get more of Patricia’s wines on the site in the future. Great wine, great winemaker. Thank you Patricia for showing us what you can produce.

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Boschkloof Syrah 2018

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Luscious Syrah just the right amount of tannins to make it easy to drink naked as well as alongside food. I tried both ways and a cracker with a lightly spiced lamb rump. Blackberry and plum run riot on the nose, ruby to purple in the glass. Showing hints of peppery spice, and a slight edgy smokiness on the palate. Serve after a slight chill, as with most biggish reds it can taste slightly hot on the palate if too warm, so serve 15c to 17c. A well balanced quality wine, yep above a tenner but well worth spending that little bit extra. Cheers for this one Reenen. Enjoy.

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Boschkloof Merlot 2018

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Merlot grapes are a thin skinned variety and can produce two styles of wines, one an easy drinking and fruit forward with softish tannin with a sweetish edge. The other style more sophisticated and balanced, showing herby notes with a better grip on the tannins and pairs well with food. Reenen's Merlot falls in the latter. I opened the bottle and it was a powerhouse of a wine from the first sip, I decided to leave for a while to settle and allow the air to integrate and release the subtle notes of cloves and herbs I detected on the nose alongside dark fruit. It has a decent length finish and paired well with a herb and spiced rack of lamb. I suspect this wine will go on and make me salivate for at least another 5 + years. Cheers Reenen.

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Boschkloof Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2019

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To me a young but big wine, definitely needs to breath for a good while before drinking. personally i will leave my other bottle for a while before opening. A good blend with plenty of grip from the tannins, at the moment this needs food to bring out all the flavours. looking forward to trying others that Reenen produces. Cheers for showing us your range Reenen

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La Orphica Monastrell 2019

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Wow this wine certainly has mouthfeel. A grape variety that never ceases to amaze me Monastrell aka Mourvedre, Mataro can be full-bodied and rustic wine but this example is smooth. Not over tannic, a meaty and full-bodied red wine that delivers from the first taste to the last sip. The smell is an explosion of dark fruit, violet notes and a background aroma of black pepper. A delight at a very reasonable price. Cheers David for this cracker of a wine.

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Hacienda Don Hernan Rueda Verdejo 2019

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lemon freshness shines through this enchanting wine, an easy drinker with or without food. A light bright delight which went down too fast. Not too acidic so paired well with a possibly very pink lamb cut. a very good example of Verdejo at a bargain price. Cheers Rodolfo

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Anjou Blanc En Terrasse 2019

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This is a interesting wine, by that i mean a Chenin that changes as it warms up. Straight from the fridge at around 7/8c typical Loire Chenin, dryish crisp citrus and apple notes with a good acidic finish. when it warms up to 11/12c it softens and melon and possibly a hint of pear comes through ending in a slight honeyed finish. I had one glass on its own from the fridge and it went down possibly a bit to quickly. Second glass with Pork tenderloin in a sweet citrus sauce, and a good pairing as it it did not compete with the sauce and i could taste both the slightly sweetish sauce and the yumminess of the wine. the last glass and now at a warmer 11/12c went well with a slab of very runny Baron Bigod unpasteurised English Brie, the more honeyed notes now complemented the delightful cheese. Would i buy it again, oh yes it shows all the nuances of the whole range of Chenin styles in one bottle.

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