WINES: CONVENIENCE MATTERS
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arious types and styles of wines are widely available in these modern times. Red, white, something in between, sparkling, dry, medium, sweet, are several of the choices to be considered, when selecting wine. There’s also organic, plus wines suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
exceptionally good wines, which are full and rich. It is powerful and fabulous with numerous dishes, including casseroles and red meats.
Chile produces splendid wines and I found the Chilean Valle wines to be excellent. Valle De Casablanca Reserva Chardonnay is a white wine pleaser for many occasions. The climate of the Casablanca Valley has cooling breezes, to create perfect conditions for the growing of grapes. This Chardonnay flavour is fresh, with the mouthfeel and palate appreciating a good, balanced production. It pairs perfectly with salmon and other fish dishes, plus chicken and white meats.
Vine & Bloom Merlot (Italy) vegan wine is described as ‘smooth and juicy’ (again, an accurate description, which I agree with). Dark fruits, on the nose and mouthfeel, continue through to the palate’s sensation and enjoyment. A smooth and very popular red wine to pair with numerous dishes. Other vegan wine productions are available, too.
Valle De Leyda Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is another white wine which is extremely popular. This is a bright, refreshing wine, tending towards floral in style and wonderful to accompany salads and seafood. Staying with Valle De Leyda, Reserva Pinot Noir is very popular with red wine lovers. Juicy red fruits on the nose lead enticingly to the mouth’s pleasures, for this smooth, powerful production. It accompanies tuna fish and red meat dishes particularly well. Valle Del Maule Reserva Merlot is a further, oftenselected, red wine. The Merlot grape produces 44
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Vine & Bloom offers Pinot Grigio (Italy) vegan wine. Described as ‘crisp and appley’ (agreed), I found this production refreshing and pleasantly light. An excellent white to accompany a lot of cuisine.
I located these wines at a Spar store. Founded during 1932, Spar now has shops in more than forty countries. Spar convenience stores stock numerous items, for everyday needs, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to suit all tastes and palates. www.spar.co.uk/wine www.spar.co.uk As always, enjoy!
Trevor Langley A P R IL 2 0 2 0
