Wine

[Sassy Colombian]

I may have to try one of these wine selections next time I cook some Thai food.

The Absolute Best Wines to Drink with Thai Food

The owners of LA's acclaimed Thai restaurant Night + Market share their favorite wine pairings for Thai food.

www.bistroduod.com

 

[ste d' indica]

You really can't go wrong with Sainsbury's wine range, all excellent examples of the grape or style, all well priced, and they do some real oddities such as this one right here:







So this is a bone dry Hungarian Furmint, similar to a savi but even more flinty. The grape is more commonly left to rot a little on the vine and used to make Tokaj, a very different sweet wine.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

I’ve been using an app called vivino to make it seem like I know what I’m talking about. Quite interesting with helping you decide on flavours

 

[ste d' indica]

I’ve been using an app called vivino to make it seem like I know what I’m talking about. Quite interesting with helping you decide on flavours

Does it do food pairings? That's always handy.

 

[JimmyJeffers]

Does it do food pairings? That's always handy.

It does mate. i found it a pretty reliable guide

 

[Ivo]

You really can't go wrong with Sainsbury's wine range, all excellent examples of the grape or style, all well priced, and they do some real oddities such as this one right here:



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So this is a bone dry Hungarian Furmint, similar to a savi but even more flinty. The grape is more commonly left to rot a little on the vine and used to make Tokaj, a very different sweet wine.

Not a fan of sweet wine, but agree they (sainsburys) do seem to have a decent range.

I'm currently supping one of my laithwaites/Sunday Times favourites. A big bold Portuguese called Vinha do Fava. Some absolute belting Portuguese reds at the moment, mainly the castelao grape variety. Some touching 15 percent, but smooth as anything.

 

[ste d' indica]

Not a fan of sweet wine, but agree they (sainsburys) do seem to have a decent range.

I'm currently supping one of my laithwaites/Sunday Times favourites. A big bold Portuguese called Vinha do Fava. Some absolute belting Portuguese reds at the moment, mainly the castelao grape variety. Some touching 15 percent, but smooth as anything.

Nice, will keep an eye out for those. No, generally I like very dry whites (which that one is, its just the grape is used differently), but I do enjoy a Tokaj with a good dessert, bit of cheesecake, yum.

 

[fandjango]

Ive got a little Spanish bodega near me and walking lt its half way between my workshop and my apartment ... 5 minute walk tops .
They have a lovely little corner outlet outside on the street where they serve glasses of wine and cheese and ham . I usually stop in with a mate or two walking home
Some of the small makers wine here serves are epic. Oh and I am the wobbly geezer on the left

 

[Moonlight dribbler]

Ive got a little Spanish bodega near me and walking lt its half way between my workshop and my apartment ... 5 minute walk tops .
They have a lovely little corner outlet outside on the street where they serve glasses of wine and cheese and ham . I usually stop in with a mate or two walking home
Some of the small makers wine here serves are epic. Oh and I am the wobbly geezer on the left
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That has to be the coolest post ever!!

 

[ste d' indica]

Ive got a little Spanish bodega near me and walking lt its half way between my workshop and my apartment ... 5 minute walk tops .
They have a lovely little corner outlet outside on the street where they serve glasses of wine and cheese and ham . I usually stop in with a mate or two walking home
Some of the small makers wine here serves are epic. Oh and I am the wobbly geezer on the left
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That's a nice looking place, very chill.

 

[Spadge Vernacular]

Ive got a little Spanish bodega near me and walking lt its half way between my workshop and my apartment ... 5 minute walk tops .
They have a lovely little corner outlet outside on the street where they serve glasses of wine and cheese and ham . I usually stop in with a mate or two walking home
Some of the small makers wine here serves are epic. Oh and I am the wobbly geezer on the left
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If you do not mind me asking, what is your workshop/trade, mate?

 

[ste d' indica]

Chards ain't my usual tipple but I'm a big fan of this sexy little Cali number. Its an unusual example, rich with a slightly burnt toffee apple flavour. Do you ever see this one over there @LinekersLegs ?

 

[LinekersLegs]

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Chards ain't my usual tipple but I'm a big fan of this sexy little Cali number. Its an unusual example, rich with a slightly burnt toffee apple flavour. Do you ever see this one over there @LinekersLegs ?

Haven’t come across that one, will keep an eye out - attractive label.

 

[ste d' indica]

Haven’t come across that one, will keep an eye out - attractive label.

If you're anything like New Zealand, it might go straight to export while you keep the really good gear. When we chatted wine over there and gave examples of kiwi's we drank, the common response was 'bloody hell, didn't know we still made that!'
You've probably got far better stuff that never leaves the state.

 

[LinekersLegs]

If you're anything like New Zealand, it might go straight to export while you keep the really good gear. When we chatted wine over there and gave examples of kiwi's we drank, the common response was 'bloody hell, didn't know we still made that!'
You've probably got far better stuff that never leaves the state.

I try my best but some still slips through