Welcome everyone! If you have ever wondered which wine to choose for a gift or dinner, then wished you knew more, this is the place to improve your knowledge. Please introduce yourselves and say what you wish to learn!
Here in the Uk we have seen an increase in alcohol duty last month and suddenly, consumers are annoyed yet reticent. I hear comments like "everythings going up - nothing seems to come down" and "there is no pleasure in anything now". It is true that this particular increase is due to the governments health policies - reducing the number of alcohol related conditions that burden our health system by increasing the tax. My advice - bulk buy when your favourite is on offer and buy better - look at Matthew Clarks pictorial representation below from last year - a few pounds extra really does give so much better quality of wine - its double from £7.50 to £10 and triple from £10 to £20! Whats your view?
So whats your tipple today? I'm drinking a French Malbec from the respected Jean-Luc Baldès. A classic Cahors Malbec with dark fruit and silky tannins. Delicious and pure sleeping juice at 14% abv!