WINE
Wine
tom Cannavan’s wines of the month
Tom Cannavan is Editor of
www.wine-pages.com
and international online writer of the year
F
ed up with chardonnay? Had it with merlot? Supermarket shelves can
occasionally look a bit samey, with bottle after bottle of the same grape
varieties stretching as far as the eye can see. One cannot live
by pinot grigio and sauvignon blanc alone.
A couple of this month’s choices are made from grape varieties that
rarely take centre stage. Quite often, these more obscure grapes
can deliver great drinking in styles people would really enjoy.
If you are a fan of chardonnay, try a viognier which is similar in weight
and flavour but has a touch of peach and floral character. Sauvignon
blanc lovers should look out for Spanish wines from Rueda, made
from Verdejo and Viura, and delivering lots of Sauvignon-like
oomph at generally lower prices.
In reds, merlot fans might try Carmenère from Chile – smooth as
silk but with a little herbal twist - whilst Zinfandel from California
or Primitivo from Italy might appeal to fans of shiraz, with plenty
of bold, juicy fruit and a power-packed personality.
DOnA DOmIngA, CAbeRnet SAuVIgnOn
gRAn ReSeRVA 2006, CHIle
“ To describe the interior
this is a pretty serious wine that’ll cellar for up to
of Loopy Lorna’s as dull
five years lying on its side in a cool, dark place. the tight,
would be like calling
curranty fruit and firm tannins with a slick of cloves, Hugh Heffner a feminist,
spice and chocolate will soften further as it ages. and quirky details are
£9.99, Oddbins. what make it stand out
COnDeSA blAnCA, bRut CAVA, SPAIn
from the crowd... Tea in
there’s a good chance you’ll never have heard of the
Morningside has never
grapes in this wine - Parellada, Xarello and macabeo
been quite so lovely.”
– but they’re typical of Cava and this has delightful
bubbles, a big, fruity personality and a hint of nutty
Loopy Lorna’s Tea House
complexity. £6.49, Oddbins.
370–372 Morningside Road
Edinburgh EH10 5HS
POggIOtOnDO, bIAnCO tOSCAnA
T 0131 447 9217
2008, ItAly
E
hello@loopylornas.com
White wines from tuscany are rare as hen’s teeth, but
W
www.loopylornas.com
here the blend of trebbiano, malvasia and Vermentino
makes for a crisp, pear-fruited wine with a touch of
melon and a dry, subtle, but sophisticated finish. £7.99,
www.libertywine.co.uk
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