Following on the Kakas, here is another rose from Villány, but this time from Bock, a just as big and well-known producer as Vylyan. Theirs is a more successful wine if you ask me, I would definitely recommend it.
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Supermarket wines: Tesco Finest Campo di Borja garnacha vs tempranillo
The only difference between these two bottles from Tesco is the grape variety – tempranillo versus garnacha. The latter is one of my favourites, I consume more of it than anything else, but I must admit I never was really interested in the former. However, this time I clearly prefer the tempranillo, to my big surprise… Continue reading
Villány rose: Vylyan Kakas 2022
That’s exactly how most Hungarian roses taste like. Continue reading
Lidl Cepa Lebrel Rioja Joven 2021
Supermarket wines: Auchans Montagne Saint-Emilion 2020
Auchans own label called Pierre Chanau is quite reliable, at least that’s my experience from the last few years. Except a few underperforming bottles I had mostly good to very good ones, and many are great values. This Montagne Saint-Emilion is another well-made wine. Continue reading
Supermarket wines: Aldi’s San Zenone Chianti 2021
I could simply repeat what I wrote about the previous vintage of this wine. A humble, cheap little wine, but expressive and delicious, I love it.
Vylyan Macska Portugieser 2022, Villány, Hungary
Supermarket wines: Pierre Chanau Brouilly 2020
Supermarket wines: Léo de la Gaffeliére Bordeaux 2016
A bit more than 6 years old and this little Bordeaux red is in a great form. That’s not common from such relatively cheap wines from other wine regions…
Supermarket wines: Lidl’s Corte Alle Mura Chianti Riserva 2018
Such a reliable wine. Although the 2019 is already released, this 2018 might still be around, and it’s well worth the asking price.