A fine wine to try!
Hey folks…this is something not to be missed! It’s a bit of forward planning you can do that will pay dividends later.
You have witnessed my blogs about a certain Chilean producer, well right now you can grab some of his super stuff in ASDA.
Luis Felipe Edwards back in the saddle only this time he’s scooped some Asda own label red and whites from Chile. These wines are for everyday drinking, and are at very low prices. (approx £3.88).
The other wine to mention is the fantastic Original Malbec by Rigal. For those of you not familiar with the grape variety, it originates in SW France,(Cahors), but is now grown in other parts of the world (mainly Argentina), and is very popular with rich meats.
Very rich and fruity, great wine to curl up with in these early spring days.
At present it’s on offer in Asda at an unbelievable £5.00. Normally priced around £7.98. Don’t know when the offer will finish, so just be aware it may stop soon!
This wine will also serve well for a BBQ in the summer, and if you are buying a few will store nicely for next autumn.
I particularly like Malbec with meats like venison and of course it’s perfect with a roast lamb dish.
Another good thing to do is to purchase a Malbec from Argentina, and put it against the French one! Good to compare and note differences!
Next wine to bring your attention is from New Zealand. It’s by Vavasour.
The wines are produced in the Awatare Valley, which is a sub-appellation within Marlborough. The wines are particularly prized for their aromatics ripe flavours, dynamic textures and concentration.
Vavasour family traces their ancestry back to the Norman invasion of England.
The rooster on the label is from the family crest and is an indication of the family’s lineage. The Vavasours arrived in New Zealand and established themselves in the Awatare Valley in 1890.
In 1985, Peter Vavasour identified the Awatere Valley as the new frontier for new Zealand wine growing and planted grapes there. Vavasour’s first vintage was in 1989; within three years they were garnering high accolades and had placed Awatare Valley on the map of great winemaking regions.
You can find the Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2010 in Majestic, if you are lucky because they get snapped up quickly. I was with their winemaker (Stu Marfell) recently in the North West of England after a successful evening tasting for Majestic Wine Managers. We are trying to ascertain if there will be some increase in stock for this year. So, keep your eyes peeled for this New Zealand beauty!
A different Sauvignon Blanc!
