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| Author: | Duncan [ Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Negroamaro 2010 - Marks and Spencer £ dunno |
This came in the mixed November case of the month. Because I've enjoyed Puglian negro wines bought back from the region, I know what good ones taste like. I shouldn't rush out for this. High acidity to give the wine more lift, too high really for the style ! But...... it didn't cut it, as far as the character of this rustic and earthy and deep Puglian red should be. Not tannic enough either ? It should have, or at any rate, is much more interesting if a peppery note and grouty cut on the palate is experienced on the finish This is what you want if buying this wine : Canonico Salento Perhaps 2007 was a better vintage ? I had the Marks one with Pasta with a light sauce, it doesn't have the depth & richness to complement more robust Italian dishes. One to try though - and M&S is very convienient. |
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| Author: | Bacchus [ Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Negroamaro 2010 - Marks and Spencer £ dunno |
There seems to be two of them, both just over £6 If this is the one with 'Negroamaro' as the main lettering on the label, they are claiming chocolate and the only review is very good. The Masseria fares a lot worse. |
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| Author: | Duncan [ Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Negroamaro 2010 - Marks and Spencer £ dunno |
Bacchus wrote: There seems to be two of them, both just over £6
The one with 'Negroamaro' as the main lettering on the label, they are claiming chocolate. The Masseria fares better. Thanks for checking that out Mr B. No, I am not negative, because there is some of the Puglian character, but it is pretty limited. I'm sorry folks can't try the real McCoy, which may be a bit more expensive at say $10 dollars or so, if it goes to the States with less Gordon Brown tax added and then VAT on the top. I say GB, because he added tax but left his darling Scotch alone for two years running. Chocolate ! - Phooey. I can see how choc could be experienced as a flavour with a hearty concentrated version - But not with this wine. Trouble is - with so much damn tax and then logistic costs added, it is difficult for Marks to do better at that price break |
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| Author: | Bacchus [ Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Negroamaro 2010 - Marks and Spencer £ dunno |
A wine bottle of petrol is about £1 due to HUGE taxes. Perhaps GK could make us some elderberry petrol. |
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| Author: | Duncan [ Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Negroamaro 2010 - Marks and Spencer £ dunno |
Bacchus wrote: Duncan wrote: No, I am not negative, because there is some of the Puglian character, but it is pretty limited. Didn't mean you Dunc, there is a very negative review on their site. Ba, are you sure ? Have now found the wine on M&S, reinstated after the mixed Case disco offer. Huh - it weren't there as a single when I bought ! The review by Convoy is more positive than mine; 1 review for Negroamaro I marked the wine down because for a very young Negro, I want the chewy and grouty tannins (which aren't harsh) which gave me on the personal import last time, a nice ground black pepper cut on the palate. Perhaps there was a drought in '07 which gave the fruit (skins) that extra dimension. Or may be this version is irrigated in the vineyard and young vines ? Very subjective. Convoy wanted a Mod version |
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| Author: | Bacchus [ Fri Nov 25, 2011 5:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Negroamaro 2010 - Marks and Spencer £ dunno |
'They're blaming me just 'cos I did it'...B.Simpson Esq. Sorry all, had it A about T.
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