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Asda, Louvel Fontaine, tenner a pop, its very good and such a bargain
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Also a very good deal at Asda on lanson if you buy 6 bottles Deptford as you say a lovely Christmas treat
I went for Kylie Minogue Prosecco this year, unsurprisingly. I've drank it before, it's actually rather good! Quite sweet, which wouldn't be everyone's favourite.
A few weeks ago, I was talking to someone in the posh booze trade and aiui, champagne has three problems:-
1. at the top end, English Sparkling Wine is better
2. at the bottom end, prosecco is cheaper (a lot cheaper) and sweeter so tastes better to young girls/women
3. what President Trump calls the climate change hoax has not been kind to French vineyards which are often too hot and too dry for significant parts of the year
1. at the top end, English Sparkling Wine is better
2. at the bottom end, prosecco is cheaper (a lot cheaper) and sweeter so tastes better to young girls/women
3. what President Trump calls the climate change hoax has not been kind to French vineyards which are often too hot and too dry for significant parts of the year
The hoax is that you can do anything about it by not using a boiler or a petrol station.
As it happens, 'Champagne' is the hoax. Or a triumph of branding, I suppose.
There is a bit more work involved tbf. Disgorgement is clever,
but I was surprised to see them add 'dosage'.
but I was surprised to see them add 'dosage'.
Also aiui and to back up Cider's point, Kylie is one of the few celebrities with any form of quality control on the deals she makes, so for wine, whether pink, white, fizzy or flat, the Kylie label is a safe choice for an above-average bottle at an affordable price.
I'll throw in a nice red at a bargain price, Mucho Mas vino tinto.
Not sure if Sainsbury offer is still on but I paid about six quid
a bottle for six. I'd think it was nice at 12 quid.
Not sure if Sainsbury offer is still on but I paid about six quid
a bottle for six. I'd think it was nice at 12 quid.
On my part, it was just coincidence that my default is to go lowest price first when internet shopping, looking for prosecco and it was her branded one on promo. The customer feedback was strong so gave it a whirl, @£7 or so won't be the end of the world if it's rank. Probably beat any sparkling wine I've tasted. I have a huge sweet tooth, so I loved it but I know some people prefer dry. Another coincidence, she won me a tidy sum this week, so what better way to celebrate over the next week or so :)
louvel fontaine 2014 vintage champers £23 a pop i cant drink champagne but the missus cant half put it away !
soz deptford didnt read your title properly if that is on offer at a tenner its the bargain of the year illo get the missus a case !
Cremant own label Sainsburys is the best value fizz out there by a long way at only £11-£13 and 25% off for 6
They vary depending on whether its a local or super. It doesnt have to be a treat at that price, its every day
English fuzz over-rated imo
prosecco no good and Kylie version I couldnt possibly entertain
They vary depending on whether its a local or super. It doesnt have to be a treat at that price, its every day
English fuzz over-rated imo
prosecco no good and Kylie version I couldnt possibly entertain
Codorniu ' Vintage ' Cava from Tesco £12-75 , second year running .
Thats a big differential in price
Is the £75 version that much better?
Is the £75 version that much better?
Foyles, the vintage is very good as well mate, got plenty here
Each to their own, and some great offers about.
My fav sparkling is a semi fizzy prosecco, or
if no food involved then an asti martini does
the job.
Pre food I don't mind a dry fizz, but wouldn't
pay a premium for champagne.
Indeed a glass of Fino sherry my fav aperitif.
My fav sparkling is a semi fizzy prosecco, or
if no food involved then an asti martini does
the job.
Pre food I don't mind a dry fizz, but wouldn't
pay a premium for champagne.
Indeed a glass of Fino sherry my fav aperitif.
Cider you would love asti martini if you have a sweet tooth.
Agree re Asti @ £5 a pop from Aldi, tho a nice demi sec champers goes down nice too.
Can't abide anything dry all tastes like vinegar to me...
Can't abide anything dry all tastes like vinegar to me...
harveys sherry before lunch, bottle of cabalie, followed by cockburns port and a remy martin vsop cognac for me
Nice bottle later with fillet steak, creamy mash and green beans, followed by cheesecake, happy days
Co-op Les Pionniers Champers is one of the best Supermarket Champagnes, made for them by Piper Heidseick. It is good value at £22 but on/from 27/12 it will be on special offer, expected like last year to be £15. Re English Fizz, I live next door to one of the best Sussex Sparkling vineyards. Love their stuff but for Christmas it has to be Champers. At higher end, my favourites are Pol Roger (Winstons favourite) and Ayala.
Oh and good to see Sherry getting mentions. I like Fino too but Manzanilla is my favourite. Brilliant with salted almonds, a marriage made in heaven.
Manzanilla lightly chilled is good
Having a proper glass often overlooked, ewspecially for sherry and red wine
Having a proper glass often overlooked, ewspecially for sherry and red wine
just bought 2 bottles of the louvel after reading this.put them away for Xmas day
Some great value in the Drinks Isle this Time of year ,well worth stocking up on your Favourite Tipple
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