Asda Extra Special Gavi, 2010
Announce an ‘extra special’ range of wines and then charge a mere £5-6 per bottle. That has Walmart strategy stamped all over it.
Trouble is, Asda has never been at the top of my wine shopping venues. In fact it’s been near the bottom.
Add the fact that Gavi rarely floats my boat and this is a recipe for disaster.
But somehow Asda has found a supplier (Araldica) that can produce a lively, fruity and zesty Gavi that is simply gorgeous for the price (£5.98) and at a very refreshing 12% ABV.
Pour into a Chardonnay glass, but chill the wine a little cooler, say 8 degrees. Then serve with fresh char-grilled English asparagus. What joy. Highly recommended.
June 22nd, 2012 at 10:08 am
Char grilled Asparagus ! Don’t talk to me about Sophistication – I’ve been to Leeds!
June 22nd, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Manners – oh yeah? When??? 🙂
June 22nd, 2012 at 3:18 pm
Google it ref. Harry Enfield
Today I leave to head to the Southern Rhone.Did you know there are 16 Villages that make up the Cotes du Rhone villages ? A bit like there can be up to 13 different grape varietals used in Chat. D. Pap
Wine baragin of the week ? 5 Litres of cooperative Rose 8Eur. I might even look at the 10 Litre bib this year 🙂
June 24th, 2012 at 6:17 pm
Just a word about Champagne – if you are looking to explore the Champagne region of France, contact http://localfoodandwine.yolasite.com
It’s a great Day Trip outfit that will help you customize your visit to Champagne and the houses, like Moet and Taittinger, for tastings. They met us in Paris and took us out to the region but they can meet up with you in Champagne too.
June 25th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Excellent, enjoy the trip – I was enjoying a lovely red Beaumes-de-Venise only last weekend.
June 28th, 2012 at 8:51 am
Domaine de durban make an excellent cuvee prestige as well as being known as the best for muscat
December 4th, 2012 at 6:37 pm
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