Wednesday, 23 March 2011

Sainsbury's House Côtes du Rhône NV


Appearance: Mauve-tinged, dull red.

Aroma: Light, unidentifiable 'fruits'.
Flavour: Acidic and sugary, a bit like strong blackcurrant and apple squash. A bit of mustiness hangs on after swallowing.
Blackcurrant, pepper, fungus.


I've decided to try as many of the Sainsbury's House wines as I can over the next few weeks.
I thought this Côtes du Rhône was OK. There wasn't anything particularly exciting about it though it's no reason not to buy it. As with the other House wines, it's very competitively priced and is great for stocking-up on for parties, cooking or whatever you like.

It's almost Summer. Why not make up a big jug of Sangria?

Wine Name: House Côtes du Rhône
Producer: Sainsbury's
Grape/Blend: Grenache, Shiraz
Vintage: Non-vintage
Alcohol: 13%
Country: France
Bought at: Sainsbury's
Price: £3.99
Value for money: Good
Over all rating: Average

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