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Are you a Naked Angel?

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multivac · 02/11/2020 09:52

I'm just about to put an order in, and I want to step out of my comfort zone a little; any wine recommendations for someone who loves a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and is a bit scared of anything else...

(And for those who aren't Naked Angels.... same question, please!)

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Shoxfordian · 02/11/2020 10:21

I am!
I love Arabella Chenin Blanc, its our usual go to dry white wine, very easy to drink several bottles though. Sancerre is lovely as well but more expensive. I like Picpoul as well but it's not as dry

multivac · 02/11/2020 10:55

Ah, thanks Shox - that's reminded me that we do like a bit of Arabella, too...

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sashh · 02/11/2020 11:03

Have you ordered before? They are pretty good on the recommendations.

MintyCedric · 02/11/2020 11:47

I am although have only had the intro box so far...letting my subs accumulate to buy a case for Christmas and also love a Marlborough SB so will watch with interest.

I liked the Arabella Sauvignon Blanc and if you fancy trying a red the Castillo Canadian Tempranillo was good.

MintyCedric · 02/11/2020 11:48

Castillo Catadan not Canadian!

ChasedByFox · 02/11/2020 11:58

I was wondering how tempranillo could be produced in Canada!

CupboardMonsterMash · 02/11/2020 12:06

I have been but not now as I find The Wine Society suits me better as I have progressed in my wine education. I used to love Liam McElhinney's Sauvignon blanc, he's an outstanding winemaker.

CupboardMonsterMash · 02/11/2020 12:08

Oh and stick a bottle of Albariño in your basket, gorgeous wines and definitely not scary.

AnnaBegins · 02/11/2020 12:09

Yes! Anything by Benjamin darnault is fab. The arabella ones are good value. I really like kimbao too, and bruwer raats.
If you're an angel you get a monthly freebie if you order. I do an order about once every 5 months.

QuentinWinters · 02/11/2020 12:10

I'm a red drinker, Carlos Rodriguez rioja and Christian Patat appasimento are my favourites.

AnnaBegins · 02/11/2020 12:10

Sorry just realised you already use it. Have you tried the virgile joly whites too? And I do think chenin blanc is nice if you like sauvignon.

nixso29 · 02/11/2020 12:16

I've recently got back into wine again after many years of avoidance (the wine hangovers are leathal!) Following with interest as I am also a Marlborough lover but trying to broaden my horizons!

Gotthetshirt23 · 02/11/2020 12:22

Joining - love NZ Sauv Blanc Grin

EggbertHeartsTina · 02/11/2020 12:29

Joining - just became an Angel Halo. I am more of a red lover. Just had the F. Stephen Millier Angels Reserve Lodi Shiraz which I thought was very drinkable.

I’m doing the Wine Genie 12 bottles per month.

cheeseismydownfall · 02/11/2020 12:51

I like the Small & Small whites that I've tried.

CupboardMonsterMash · 02/11/2020 14:48

One of the wines I miss is Richard Kershaw's Elgin Chardonnay, wow is that extraordinary value.
The Moulin vintage champagne is beautiful, a stunning wine.

MNOverinvestor · 02/11/2020 18:36

This has been a great prod - my free bottle was a Benjamin Darnault cremant and so...

ghostyslovesheets · 02/11/2020 18:43

I am - my favourites are Mas Sardana Cava and Arabella Pinotage

Fauvist · 02/11/2020 19:22

@cheeseismydownfall

I like the Small & Small whites that I've tried.
Me too, they are really good.
Fauvist · 02/11/2020 19:23

Also agree with the Benjamin Darnault love!

multivac · 03/11/2020 10:00

Thanks all - I've slipped some Darnault in my basket, and am experimenting with an Alberino, a Virgile Joly Rose and a complete shot in the dark: Reserve de Pierre Viognier..... Wish me luck!

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MintyCedric · 03/11/2020 10:47

I've also spent the morning creating a 'Mumsnet Recommendations' case!

AnnaMagnani · 03/11/2020 10:51

Used to be but got fed up after too many underwhelming wines. Now mainly buy from Lidl's Wine Tour which has a high rate of winners for v little money.

V classy in this house Grin

CupboardMonsterMash · 03/11/2020 12:52

Enjoy @multivac Wine

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