General Discussion: Pentonvilles Jesus Juice/Natural Wine thread


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diederik
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3326 posts since 16/8/11

posted 3 Dec 2020 16:13, edited 3 Dec 2020 16:13
swede wrote: quite differing opinion from bruk there… i need a 3rd opinion to triangulate

how do you guys learn so much about this stuff? genuine q.. is it just like getting in to beers?

WSET course is a good start, the level depending on how much you want to become a wine geek. Did WSET 2 & 3 myself - Got some friends doing the 4th level but that's too much wizardry for me

Also Noble Rot magazine is a good read

PS: WSET course also gives you a pin to wear on a blazer so you can look like a total cunt.
FrIEND
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13673 posts since 27/11/03

3 Dec 2020 16:14
Well he’s already got the shoes
pentonville
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1072 posts since 12/3/12

3 Dec 2020 22:21
quest wrote: congrats, just down it

This is good advice!
pentonville
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1072 posts since 12/3/12

3 Dec 2020 22:32
themistake wrote: Pent,
Can I get some knowledge please…

Sounds like this will fit the bill… https://www.vinvm.co.uk/domaine-le-roc-des-anges-cotes-du-roussillon-villages-rouge-segna-de-cor-2018

And no one can turn down a Foillard Cotes de Puy https://www.montywines.co.uk/products/domaine-jean-foillard-morgon-cote-du-py-2018-beaujolais-france
themistake
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10870 posts since 20/2/06

4 Dec 2020 17:33
Perfect. I’ll get a couple to sample
Cheers mate.
jacko198
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609 posts since 23/10/09

6 Dec 2020 19:45
Really annoyed MoreNaturalWine Is closing mid December, was going to get an order in but now they have stopped shipping to the UK for some reason.

They were by far the best place to get natural wines from, tonnes of bottles for under £15 a pop which was great.

Any alternatives? LOW, Wayward, Wrights etc are all quite expensive!
joeyjojo
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4715 posts since 24/8/06

6 Dec 2020 20:03
Know absolutely nada about this but is there ( and what’s the best! ) service to send maybe 6-8 bottles of natural wine. Thinking of Xmas pressies
andymakesglasses
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20740 posts since 26/1/06

7 Dec 2020 09:22
jacko198 wrote: but now they have stopped shipping to the UK for some reason.

Taking back sovereignty. Cool
Prospekt
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1059 posts since 7/9/10

7 Dec 2020 10:30
jacko198 wrote: Really annoyed MoreNaturalWine Is closing mid December, was going to get an order in but now they have stopped shipping to the UK for some reason.

They were by far the best place to get natural wines from, tonnes of bottles for under £15 a pop which was great.

Any alternatives? LOW, Wayward, Wrights etc are all quite expensive!

Gnarly Vines got some decent stock and a '£15 and under' section: https://gnarlyvines.co.uk/collections/15-and-under

Shop Cuvee is decent too. Next day delivery over £50 and get some nice bits in and regularly replenish stock: https://www.shopcuvee.com/collections/wine?sort_by=price-ascending
anvais
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478 posts since 15/12/12

7 Dec 2020 18:09
MoreNaturalWine closing for good or just some Holiday break?
jacko198
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609 posts since 23/10/09

7 Dec 2020 20:43
^Until March apparently!

andymakesglasses wrote:
jacko198 wrote: but now they have stopped shipping to the UK for some reason.

Taking back sovereignty. Cool

Sad

Cheers Prospect, will have a nose!
generic_guy
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10230 posts since 16/9/02

9 Dec 2020 11:42
Amazon has got Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel for £25 at the moment, good value at that price.
illmurray
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589 posts since 18/4/12

9 Dec 2020 22:11

Was cooked for by my sommelier mate and he cracked this out to go with, was fantastic.

Really enjoy this thread as I keep trying to learn more about wine. Nice one everyone.
FrIEND
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13673 posts since 27/11/03

9 Dec 2020 22:56
Deffo. Anyone hyper decanting here yet?
Rirawin
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9652 posts since 17/7/05

11 Dec 2020 08:59
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55260468

Guess it doesn't matter if all you import is exxy far eastern whisky
zappa1903
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504 posts since 26/8/14

11 Dec 2020 11:29
Does anyone know where you can purchase big bottles of spirits, I’m after some sailor Jerry’s preferably 1.5 litre for a gift but at the moment all I can find is bottles which would work out more expensive than just buying a couple of 70cl. Failing this any suggestions on rum?
FLG
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5895 posts since 21/5/04

posted 11 Dec 2020 17:06, edited 11 Dec 2020 17:06
The big bottles are always more expensive. Economy of scale somehow goes out the window with them. Always think the same with 1L beers, every nation in the world they are cheaper but in the UK more expensive (per ml).
Havana Club 7 is reduced on master of malt just now. If you are looking for something more unusual I like the Diablesse Clementine.
zappa1903
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504 posts since 26/8/14

11 Dec 2020 17:45
Cheers for the info, don’t think Havana is his thing, normally drinks sailors, chairman reserve and possibly mount gay, last time I bought a bottle it was like £50+ and wasn’t what he likes plus mixes with coke so seems a bit of a waste. I thought a big bottle would look a bit better for a gift but can get 3 x 70cl cheaper.
blackham
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1876 posts since 17/7/13

11 Dec 2020 18:23
anyone recommend a decent sweet vermouth for a negroni?
jamintoons
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17 posts since 21/11/13

12 Dec 2020 14:33
try Punt e Mes or Antica Formula