28th Nov 2024

Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz - non vintage
Food pairing: Pork, Liver & Chicken Pate & Ploughman's
ABV 13.5% - £12.76 - My rating 5/5
M&S - no alternatives

Country & Region: Australia - Adelaide Hills
Grapes: Shiraz 100%

EVENT NOTES
Smooth, well balanced - black fruit - slight sweetness (very nice)
Can be slightly chilled

Barão da Várzea do Douro (vintage not noted)
Food pairing: Turkey & Brie Slider
ABV 12.5% - £12.99 - My rating 4/5
M&S - no alternatives

Country & Region: Chile - Valle Central
Grapes: Gouveio 40%, Viosinho 30%, Arinto 30% (Not Vegan)

Citrus aromas with delicate floral notes and hints of white peach. A crisp white with apple and lemon peel characters, juicy acidity, and a refreshing finish.

Enjoy with salads, fish and pork dishes.

EVENT NOTES
Floral Citrus Tropical Melon - quite smooth and fresh

Rickety Bridge Paulina`s Reserve Chenin Blanc (vintage not noted)
Food pairing: Cauliflower Cheese
ABV 13.5% - £15.20 - My rating 3/5
M&S 22 Families Chenin Blanc £10
M&S Ken Forrester Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc £13

Country & Region : South Africa - Franschhoek
Grapes: Chenin Blanc 100%

Enjoy with crayfish, roast pork or liver pâte on toasted ciabatta.

EVENT NOTES
Tropical Citrus - intense (large barrel soft 10mth oaking)
Needs food

Fattoria La Vialla Chianti Superiore 2021
Food pairing: Pigs in Blankets
ABV 13.5% - £15.00 - My rating 2/5
M&S Classics Chianti Riserva £10
M&S Dimora Moretta Chianti Reserva £13

Country & Region: Italy - Tuscany
Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo & Merlot

EVENT NOTES
Medium body, soft red

Rippa Dorii Tempranillo 2021
Food pairing: Steak, Potatoes & Peppercorn Sauce
ABV 14.5% - £13.00 - My rating 2/5
M&S - no alternatives

Country & Region: Spain - Ribera del Duero
Grape: Tempranillo 100% (Vegan)

Enjoy with richly-flavoured pasta dishes such as lasagna or spaghetti bolognese, or ribs and burgers.

EVENT NOTES
More powerful flavours than Rioja - max 1 year oaked

The Society's Exhibition Crusted Port 2013
Food pairing: Crème Brûlée
ABV 20.0% - £23.50 - My rating 5/5
M&S - no alternatives

Country & Region: Portugal
Grapes: 20% - 70% grape spirit

It should be stored and treated like a Vintage port, with the white mark on the bottle uppermost, and ideally stood upright for 24 hours before decanting and serving.

Pair with strong flavour cheeses or nuts

EVENT NOTES
Warm very fruity (liquid fruit cake)
Crème Brûlée
Softens the flavour. So smooth - Morello cherry aftertaste

Bacchus Wine Tasting £35 Theme: Light to Medium bodied Prescot: The Clock Face Hotel28th November 2024 - 7:30pm (2 hours)

Bleasdale Sparkling Shiraz - non vintage Food pairing: Pork, Liver & Chicken Pate & Ploughman's ABV 13.5% - £12.76 - My rating 5/5 M&S - no alternatives

Barão da Várzea do Douro (vintage not noted) Food pairing: Turkey & Brie Slider ABV 12.5% - £12.99 - My rating 4/5 M&S - no alternatives

Rickety Bridge Paulina`s Reserve Chenin Blanc (vintage not noted) Food pairing: Cauliflower Cheese ABV 13.5% - £15.20 - My rating 3/5M&S 22 Families Chenin Blanc £10M&S Ken Forrester Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc £13

Fattoria La Vialla Chianti Superiore 2021 Food pairing: Pigs in Blankets ABV 13.5% - £15.00 - My rating 2/5 M&S Classics Chianti Riserva £10M&S Dimora Moretta Chianti Reserva £13

Rippa Dorii Tempranillo 2021 Food pairing: Steak, Potatoes & Peppercorn Sauce ABV 14.5% - £13.00 - My rating 2/5 M&S - no alternatives