Ah... that loonnngg aisle, brimming with hundreds of wines,
lots of colours, styles, flavours, weird tasting notes and of course; offers! It’s
no surprise that most of us buy our wine when it is on promotion; it stands out
more on the shelf (sometimes even at the end of the aisle), it seems better
value for money and helps to narrow down the choices! As Matt said yesterday, this can be a risky business, but this week I've found a good one.
From all of the hundreds of offers in supermarkets this week,
here is my Friday night pick and it comes from Sainsbury’s:
This wine is a complete steal. As a rule, Rioja is always
best after at least 5 years; this allows the flavours and the oak to properly
integrate, for the tannin to become smooth and for the acidic nature of the
Temperanillo grape to soften.
The 2007 Sainsbury’s Rioja has done just that. It is soft, rich
and rounded, with plenty of the rich dark fruit you would expect, a little tannin and a medium finish. The alcohol is quite upfront, and I would suggest letting it breathe for a good 15 minutes before you tuck in. It has the traditional packaging with the gold mesh
and a cork, which makes it feel a bit special, and this would definitely be
well received at a dinner party or an evening with friends.
For me, there is no better Friday than a cosy one with some
carb-loaded food and a good bottle of wine. As a perfect dish to compliment
this rounded, slightly smoky wine, I would whip up a simple dish with a little
warmth. This Spicy
Chorizo Pasta from BBC Good Food is perfect.
Happy Friday!
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