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Title: The OOF wine club
Post by: Banjax on 30 May 2010, 22:17:14
Just polished off a lovely "Cab Sav" from Sainsburys if anyones interested - personally - I know nothing about wine, but i've found i like a lot of Californian reds but theres nothing worse than splashing out on a bottle of window cleaner or furniture polish  :(

so i can recommend sainsbury's "Gray Fox, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon" very smooth and fruity and far too drinkable.....which probably means its crap - but i like it  :y and its definitely less than a fiver, because i never spend more than that  ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: tidla on 30 May 2010, 22:32:25
tis a tricky business. price doesnt always mean a decent bottle. have been drinking wine from chile, good couple of bottles then a duff one so going to give it a go. just plucked the rhubarb from the garden and is currently reacting in a saucepan before the switchover tomorrow.
we will see... :-/
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Banjax on 30 May 2010, 22:35:34
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tis a tricky business. price doesnt always mean a decent bottle. have been drinking wine from chile, good couple of bottles then a duff one so going to give it a go. just plucked the rhubarb from the garden and is currently reacting in a saucepan before the switchover tomorrow.
we will see... :-/

i liked chile reds until i hit a few that gave me heartburn and i went yank again  :y
but to me its all guesswork and luck tbh  :(
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Welung666 on 30 May 2010, 22:36:58
I can highly recommend the Banrock Cab Sav :y Very smooth and fruity ;)
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Post by: Banjax on 30 May 2010, 22:38:18
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I can highly recommend the Banrock Cab Sav :y Very smooth and fruity ;)

duly noted - thanks  :y
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Post by: Plomien on 31 May 2010, 08:11:41
A very nice Red is baron st john found at aldi,
If you like rose and white then badgers creek also found the is very nice
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Post by: dad1uk on 31 May 2010, 08:18:54
I've mis-judged OOF, I didn't realise we had wine connoisseurs here!  :D

Does this mean the weekend meets are going to be collar and tie and maybe dinner jackets?? :'( ;D ;)
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Post by: sexydaz on 31 May 2010, 09:06:51
australian all the time theyre the best,plus someone told me once its the brits who went out there and showed them how to do it :-* :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 31 May 2010, 09:30:19
When its wine for me, a nice Chianti always hits the spot  :y
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Post by: STMO999 on 31 May 2010, 09:35:58
Shirtlifters.
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Post by: TheBoy on 31 May 2010, 09:36:24
I worry about gentlemen who get excited over wine ::)
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Post by: Debs. on 31 May 2010, 11:07:25
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I worry about gentlemen who get excited over wine ::)

I worry about men who whine when they get over excited! ;D
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Post by: Ian_D on 31 May 2010, 12:08:09
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I worry about gentlemen who get excited over wine ::)

I worry about men who whine when they get over excited! ;D
:y

Do like the odd bottle glass or two of wine once in a while, still haven't quite decided what I like best though  :-/

Don’t really drink that often, so tend to make it worth it when I venture out! :D
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 31 May 2010, 12:17:12
I think I will try some of these recommended wines :y :y :y :y

I love a good wine :-* :-* :-* 8-) 8-)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: HerefordElite on 31 May 2010, 12:54:46
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I can highly recommend the Banrock Cab Sav :y Very smooth and fruity ;)


deffo :y had many a bottle of Banrock station, very smooth.
And Steve there is nothing 'gay' about drinking wine, what's your favorite tipple? half a mild? ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 31 May 2010, 13:07:37
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Just polished off a lovely "Cab Sav" from Sainsburys if anyones interested - personally - I know nothing about wine, but i've found i like a lot of Californian reds but theres nothing worse than splashing out on a bottle of window cleaner or furniture polish  :(

so i can recommend sainsbury's "Gray Fox, 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon" very smooth and fruity and far too drinkable.....which probably means its crap - but i like it  :y and its definitely less than a fiver, because i never spend more than that  ;)


....if you did BJ .....you would know that for real quality you can't beat a good Lambrusco....or Liebfraumilch.... ::) ::) ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 31 May 2010, 13:28:45
Hic!  I am getting drunk just thinking of all this wine! Hic! Hic! :o :o :o :D :D :D :D ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Varche on 31 May 2010, 14:55:58
Wine from other countries! Lucky beggars. Here it is Spanish wine which really amounts to Rioja or Tempranilla. You can get a very nice faustino for a fiver. :D :D :D Drain cleaner starts at 55 cents a litre.
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Post by: hoofing it on 31 May 2010, 15:01:28
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Shirtlifters.
I bet your still in the closet with a bottle of blue nun ;D ;D ;D :P :P :y
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: tidla on 31 May 2010, 15:29:21
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I can highly recommend the Banrock Cab Sav :y Very smooth and fruity ;)


deffo :y had many a bottle of Banrock station, very smooth.
And Steve there is nothing 'gay' about drinking wine, what's your favorite tipple? half a mild? ;)

cheeky vimto and a brolly more like ;D
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Post by: tidla on 31 May 2010, 15:30:26
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Shirtlifters.

is that an aldi brand??  ::)
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Post by: pscocoa on 31 May 2010, 16:15:42
I did not realise you could buy wine for less than £5.

Amazing.

I think a lot of people on here might enjoy a nice Pinot Grigio Blush for the summer.
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Banjax on 31 May 2010, 16:38:06
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I did not realise you could buy wine for less than £5.

Amazing.

I think a lot of people on here might enjoy a nice Pinot Grigio Blush for the summer.

3 for a tenner deals in the local shop quite often  :y - that is a gamble tho  ;D
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: STMO999 on 31 May 2010, 17:03:57
Homosexuals.
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Post by: pscocoa on 31 May 2010, 18:26:59
yes you can get a sore bum with the Pinots!!
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: johnnycboy on 31 May 2010, 19:03:07
A female friend of mine got a kit out of wilkinsons a couple of weeks ago.  Enough equipment to make six bottles of Red sav.  And I gotta admit I don't normally drink the stuff, but it tasted very nice indeed.  Worked out fairly reasonable as well.  About £2.50 a bottle.
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: tidla on 31 May 2010, 19:08:02
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A female friend of mine got  kit out in wilkinsons a couple of weeks ago.  Enough equipment to make six bottles of Red sav.  And I gotta admit I don't normally drink the stuff, but it tasted very nice indeed.  Worked out fairly reasonable as well.  About £2.50 a bottle.

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: sexydaz on 31 May 2010, 19:13:24
i used to make mi own and the best i did was from a plum tree at work,very nice and bloody strong.
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: PhilRich on 31 May 2010, 20:40:23
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When its wine for me, a nice Chianti always hits the spot  :y



With a few 'Faver Beans' on the side Jimbob? ::) ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: PhilRich on 31 May 2010, 20:43:45
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A female friend of mine got her  kit off in  wilkinsons a couple of weeks ago.  Enough equipment to make six bottles of Red sav.  And I gotta admit I don't normally drink the stuff, but it tasted very nice indeed.  Worked out fairly reasonable as well.  About £2.50 a bottle.






Yes, wine at £2.50 a bottle would definately have that as a side affect IMO  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: tidla on 31 May 2010, 20:51:14
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tis a tricky business. price doesnt always mean a decent bottle. have been drinking wine from chile, good couple of bottles then a duff one so going to give it a go. just plucked the rhubarb from the garden and is currently reacting in a saucepan before the switchover tomorrow.
we will see... :-/

i liked chile reds until i hit a few that gave me heartburn and i went yank again  :y
but to me its all guesswork and luck tbh  :(

are you sure it was the quality and not the quantity 8-)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: johnnycboy on 31 May 2010, 20:57:52
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A female friend of mine got her  kit off in  wilkinsons a couple of weeks ago.  Enough equipment to make six bottles of Red sav.  And I gotta admit I don't normally drink the stuff, but it tasted very nice indeed.  Worked out fairly reasonable as well.  About £2.50 a bottle.






Yes, wine at £2.50 a bottle would definately have that as a side affect IMO  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;)


Just realised what your beggers have been doing with my post ;D.  Very funny ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: hoofing it on 31 May 2010, 21:10:07
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Debs. on 31 May 2010, 21:25:05
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y

".......as a nine bob note" ;D
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: STMO999 on 31 May 2010, 21:28:25
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y

".......as a nine bob note" ;D


I hope you are not being homophobic Debs. I will have to report you to an admin. Now..let's see....which one? :-/




 ;D
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Post by: tidla on 31 May 2010, 21:47:57
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/blobs/cocktails_del_boy_promo.jpg)

we will have one waiting for you. :)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: STMO999 on 31 May 2010, 21:52:14
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/blobs/cocktails_del_boy_promo.jpg)

we will have one waiting for you. :)


You're not giving me one mate  :o
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: PhilRich on 31 May 2010, 21:54:04
We are all in the same boat together here STMO, so 'hello sailor' to you luvvie :-* we won't hold it against you (well somebody might, but i'm afraid i'm not well enough yet! ::) ;D)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Debs. on 31 May 2010, 21:54:41
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/blobs/cocktails_del_boy_promo.jpg)

we will have one waiting for you. :)


You're not giving me one mate  :o

 ::)......looks like I`m safe hereabouts, then! ;D
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: STMO999 on 31 May 2010, 21:56:05
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Homosexuals.
If you want to come out we will understand and go for a group hug  [smiley=beer.gif] [smiley=beer.gif] ;) :y

(http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/blobs/cocktails_del_boy_promo.jpg)

we will have one waiting for you. :)


You're not giving me one mate  :o

 ::)......looks like I`m safe hereabouts, then! ;D


It really doesn't matter whether I'm gay or straight. At my age, I can only think about it anyway. :(
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: pscocoa on 31 May 2010, 22:13:28
so can we get this thread back onto wine do you think?

Just had very nice Les Gravieres Crozes Hermitage 2007.

Would STMO123 agree to act as resident wine connoisseur?
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: tidla on 31 May 2010, 22:19:56
do you have your little finger cocked in the air? ;)
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: pscocoa on 31 May 2010, 22:33:40
I have something cocked - it may be a finger
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: PHEASANT PLUCKER on 31 May 2010, 23:26:55
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Wine from other countries! Lucky beggars. Here it is Spanish wine which really amounts to Rioja or Tempranilla. You can get a very nice faustino for a fiver. :D :D :D Drain cleaner starts at 55 cents a litre.

My Top tipple,Couple of glasses each night  :y at £5 to £6 pound a bottle.Bargain :D
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: tidla on 01 June 2010, 00:24:08
http://www.oddee.com/item_96809.aspx

i find a drop of the old " bat fastard" goes down a treat...
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Banjax on 01 June 2010, 00:32:07
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http://www.oddee.com/item_96809.aspx

i find a drop of the old " bat fastard" goes down a treat...

i've actually drank arrogant frog - very nice, tho i should really try fat bar steward myself :y
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 01 June 2010, 00:37:25
Not a fan of red wine at all.

But it seems I prefer sysrupy type wine and sweet rather than dry.  down side for me is I can never remember the names of what I bought for the next time round.

Once nicked a bottle of Muscadet from Mum and Dads wine chiller (The cuboard where the gas meter was) and that was lovely, but have bought Muscadet since and didnt enjoy it at all.

Wines I have enjoyed the most as daft as it is are the cheap table wines whilst on holiday in Malta that we used to take back to the villa.
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Banjax on 01 June 2010, 01:59:48
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Not a fan of red wine at all.

But it seems I prefer sysrupy type wine and sweet rather than dry.  down side for me is I can never remember the names of what I bought for the next time round.

Once nicked a bottle of Muscadet from Mum and Dads wine chiller (The cuboard where the gas meter was) and that was lovely, but have bought Muscadet since and didnt enjoy it at all.

Wines I have enjoyed the most as daft as it is are the cheap table wines whilst on holiday in Malta that we used to take back to the villa.

skruntie-you'd probably enjoy a nice californian zinfandel rose over ice - perfect for the warm summer days i'm sure we'll be getting  :y
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: Varche on 01 June 2010, 14:17:22
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Not a fan of red wine at all.

But it seems I prefer sysrupy type wine and sweet rather than dry.  down side for me is I can never remember the names of what I bought for the next time round.

Once nicked a bottle of Muscadet from Mum and Dads wine chiller (The cuboard where the gas meter was) and that was lovely, but have bought Muscadet since and didnt enjoy it at all.

Wines I have enjoyed the most as daft as it is are the cheap table wines whilst on holiday in Malta that we used to take back to the villa.

Not daft at all. Any decent restaurant, in a wine producing country, that deals with locals has good quality house wine. The locals expect it to be good.
Title: Re: The OOF wine club
Post by: STMO999 on 01 June 2010, 15:43:35
This one would stop Cem in his tracks:

http://www.drinksdirect.co.uk/acatalog/bulls_blood_full_red.html

Perhaps the Israelis should stock up ::)
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Post by: redelitev6 on 01 June 2010, 17:58:27
 :y Don't normally like red wine but i really did like "whistling duck", came with a chinese meal and is supposed to be rare -i've never seen it anywhere apart from Fenwicks in Newcastle and they don't normally sell s***e wines ,went down VERY well  :y