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sunny-dave | 20:04 Mon 20th Apr 2015 | Drinks
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It's been a while - but the builders have (at least for now) gone and I can get at my wine rack again.

So - this week I have been reacquainting myself with :

1. Aldi - Minarete - Ribera del Duero

A complete bargain at a paltry £5.49. Bright, fruity, no harsh tannins or oakiness. Excellent with steak and salad, or even with a cheese and crackers snack.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/drinks/wine-cellar/red-wine/red-wine-product-detail-page/ps/p/minarete-ribera-del-duero/

2. Waitrose - Lustau East India Solera Sherry

About as far as you can get from the traditional sweet, 'bristol' sherries.

Almost black in colour, a huge mouthful of raisins and complex dark fruit flavours. Drink as an aperitif with olives, or as a pudding wine with tarte au citron. It's a huge bargain at £10.49

http://www.waitrose.com/shop/ProductView-10317-10001-15045-Lustau+East+India+Solera+Sherry

3. Talisker Dark Storm

I can't fib - my bottle of this actually came back from a foreign airport - look out for it, if you are travelling.

It's brilliant - loads of seaweed and iodine - but not the total medicinal hit of a Bowmore or Laphroaig. Drink (with a splash of spring water) as a reviver after a cold walk - or with cheese after a meal. Also available (although a tad dear) at Waitrose :

http://www.waitrosecellar.com/popular-spirit-brands/talisker-storm-scotch-malt-whisky?gclid=CjwKEAjwx9KpBRCAiZ_tgYKWvhQSJABQjGW-Cmf173Ol3E-oTfRjfzB0EpwF2KjZKrvjLnAUvQ8kIhoCRV_w_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

4. Leffe Ruby

A most refreshing (although deceptively alcoholic - be careful) fruit beer. On a hot summer's day I'd be pushed to find a better thirst quencher.

http://www.tesco.com/groceries/product/details/?id=283980356

Bottoms Up

D xx

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I'll look out for that Leffe Ruby next time I'm in Tesco, Dave.
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All we need is a heatwave, tony :)
We are sure to get one eventually, Dave.
Aldi was selling a Rueda for just under a fiver, was very nice, but have noticed it's not on sale anymore at my store.

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