Bordeaux for under a fiver?
After a bit of research, I discovered that the catchy Good Ordinary Claret name has been used before. It looks like it has been borrowed from Berry Brothers, Britain's oldest wine merchant... I'll assume that the name is not proprietary and I won't be discussing the parallels between the two blends as I haven't had the pleasure of tasting the original. Let's get started:
Appearance: Purpley red and slightly murky.
Aroma: Damp wood, not much else.
Flavour: Quite thin, overtly acidic and lots of oak. Smooth tannins, however, a little fruit and a pleasant soft finish. Oak, must and redcurrant.
This isn't a bad wine and is excellent value for money. Good? Yes. Ordinary? Yes.
It is definitely drinkable and is more like a house wine; it would be a good bottle for a family roast dinner rather than a romantic evening between two lovers.
It is definitely drinkable and is more like a house wine; it would be a good bottle for a family roast dinner rather than a romantic evening between two lovers.
Producer: Waitrose own-brand
Grape/Blend: Merlot Cabernet Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13%
Alcohol: 13%
Country: France
Bought at: Waitrose
Price: £4.26
Value for money: ♦♦♦ Good
Over all rating: ♦♦ Average
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