Good Afternoon everyone , the sun peeps out of the skies and even though it's 2C it's pleasant ! Are you all busy getting ready for Christmas ? My list is prepared but I generally rush around starting the 15th . So as I continue to let my list of Christmas, must have's grow , I want to share a wine list which perhaps you would find really handy when you decide to choose your drinks for over the festive season .
They are all available from the budget supermarket ALDI , but by no means cheap rubbish . Some are a bit pricey but are absolutely delicious and a must buy for people who watch their budgets but can afford to splash out a bit :)
1. I would begin with one of my absolute favourites . MOSEL RIESLING Auslese 2013 . This costs 9.99 and it's from Germany's best known region . This has delicate tangerine and lime flavours . It's sweetness is delicately balanced by intense mouth-puckering acidity . Delicious with desserts or salty cheeses or like me to just sip all evening .
2. I would choose the HENRI de LORGERE SANCERRE 2013 . This also costs 9.99 with crisp classic mineral and lime notes which you'd expect from the Loire Valley . This French wine with it's mineral notes of Sancerre with it's chalky soil is a perfect match with most fish and goat's cheese. Think your cheese platter accompaniment .
3.I would choose an Australian wine CHARDONNAY 2014 LIMESTONE COAST . This costs just 5.99 , but with it's un-oaked , dry ,and full honeysuckle ,white peach and mouth-watering pineapple it's rich and full balanced and perfect to go with any feast of pork or roasted chicken .
4. A very good fourth is from New Zealand FREEMAN'S BAY PINOT GRIS 2014 this with it's tempting aromas of honeysuckle ,mango and flavours of ripe melon ,pear and spice is perfect to partner spicy Asian dishes like Curries . It cost's a reasonable 5.69 .
5. Back again to France for another good white wine is the DOMAINE LECESTRE CHABLIS 2013 . It costs 8.99 it comes from the Burgundy Valley in North East France and made from the Chardonnay grapes . It's pale lemon green in colour , apple and white flower aromas with zesty citrus and mineral notes . Goes perfectly with Lobster tails , Salmon , Scallops , Shell fish ,Goats Cheese , Brie and Pork .
6. Moving on to Red wine and a particular favourite of mine is the French COMTE de MONTENAY CHATEAUNEUF-du-PAPE 2013 this costs 10.99 comes from Southern Rhone with it's warm climate this wine is full-bodied rich and spicy . A silky mouthfeel and is packed with ripe red and black fruits . Perfect to go with Game meat and Red Meat . Enjoy .
7. A brilliant Red from Italy has to be the TERRA Dei FOSCHI BRUNELLO Di MONTALCINO 2009 . It costs a hefty 16.49 but is so worth it .from Tuscany this is the very heartland of Italy's food and wine culture . This is a rich example of Brunello , dark berry fruit flavours which are harmoniously overlain by clearly defined, finely textured ripe tannins . Perfect with Red meat ,Lasagne , and Hard Cheese .
8. Lastly but the absolute best ,for a gift or just to indulge at the Christmas period a marvelous buy from Canada at 24.99 it is pricey , but a treat called- TRIUS VIDAL BLANC 2013 Canadian ICE WINE . It's a Dessert wine . The Grapes for this precious wine were picked on December 16th 2013 at 8pm in temperatures of -15 C. After harvesting , the grapes were pressed and the pure nectar that escaped were used to create this Ice wine . With it's aromas of Vanilla bean and warm spice , notes of apricot and honey this is a treat and delicious to be served along side a pear tart , mature cheeses or with a spicy Thai salad . A Must Try .
Hope you found this helpful and settle on something delicious from these absolutely top quality wines . Make your Christmas special . Merry Christmas all xx
#peace & love .
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