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Monday night wine

20/3/2016

 
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its all very well knowing what to pair with oysters and dressed crab, but on a Monday night after a rather tough day at the office, it's a case of "what won't break the bank" while I microwave leftover Chinese takeout.
Far be it from me to discourage dry Monday, but sometimes needs must.
There's no need to scrimp on quality simply because of budget, however.

And that's where Spanish wine comes in. Often very keenly priced, but with a great range available in most supermarkets, a decent bottle around £7 is usually forthcoming.
To save further, one must plan ahead. It's been a very long time since Purple Teeth thoroughly enjoyed a wine that was sub £6, and Ars Romantica Verdejo was just such a wine.



Sauvignon Blanc drinkers will love its zesty citrus notes with ripe peach and mouthwatering acidity. Gift givers will love the label which is quite attractive. Wine buffs will appreciate that it's from Rueda, the zone best suited to the Verdejo grape. And almost everyone who likes white wine will enjoy it's fruity ripeness, leading the uninitiated to describe it as sweet, even though it's technically dry.

The budget conscious will love the price. Under £3.50 a bottle!

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Yes, there is a catch. You'll have to order it online and pay for shipping. From Spain.

But, time it right, and buy a selection of different wines and you'll find that it still teaches you at roughly £5 a bottle or less.

Mr Purple Teeth described Ars Romantica as an entertaining wine with pineapple chunk and and grapefruit on the finish...  I thought it was amazing value,


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I've been using Vinnissimus.co.uk since late last year to source the bulk of my Spanish wines and sherries. If you know exactly what you want and are happy buying around 18 bottles at a time (they can be mixed), there are some great bargains to be had.

Another favourite of ours, an Albariño that would set you back around £17 at Berry Bros can be yours for under £10 shipped.


Vinissimus is probably not  for the casual wine buyer who drinks perhaps 5 bottles every month or so. But if your household often buys 12 bottles at a time, and you enjoy Spanish wine first and foremost, you'll probably be tempted to join the mailing list. Await a special offer on shipping and stock up.
Tried and tested by me, the wine will arrive in about a week by UPS and is very well wrapped. I've now had three deliveries with no problems so far.
Enjoy my little secret, and let me in on any secrets of your own...

Cheers!


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    Purple Teeth

    My name's Heather and I've been enjoying wine for over 20 years. I'm the 2013 winner of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust Rhone prize for oustanding students at the advanced level.
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