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I use this wine key: Forge de Laguiole Ebony
I have used this glass in this Video: Gabriel Glass StandArt
I have tasted the following wines in this Video:
2022 Birgit Eichinger Strass Grüner Veltliner Kamptal Austria
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/birgit+eichinger+strasser+gruner+veltliner+dac+kamptal+austria/2022?referring_site=KSB
2017 Miguel Torres Cordillera Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc Chile
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/miguel+torres+cordillera+de+los+andes+sauv+blanc+osorno+valley+chile/2017?referring_site=KSB
2022 Pio Cesare L’Altro Lange Chardonnay Italy
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/pio+cesare+l+altro+chard+piemonte+italy/2022?referring_site=KSB
2022 Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence France
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/d+esclans+whispering+angel+rose+cote+de+provence+france/2022?referring_site=KSB
2021 False Bay Old School Syrah South Africa
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/false+bay+old+school+sra+coastal+south+africa/2021?referring_site=KSB
2021 Marcel Martin Chinon Les Bernieres France
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/marcel+martin+les+bernier+chinon+touraine+loire+france/2021?referring_site=KSB
2019 Bodegas Roda Sela Rioja Spain
https://www.wine-searcher.com/find/roda+sella+doca+rioja+alta+spain/2019?referring_site=KSB
The 100 Point Scoring System (from www.robertparker.com):
96-100: An extraordinary wine of profound and complex character displaying all the attributes expected of a classic wine of its variety. Wines of this caliber are worth a special effort to find, purchase and consume.
90 – 95: An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines.
80 – 89: A barely above average to very good wine displaying various degrees of finesse and flavor as well as character with no noticeable flaws.
70 – 79: An average wine with little distinction except that it is soundly made. In essence, a straightforward, innocuous wine.
60 – 69: A below-average wine containing noticeable deficiencies, such as excessive acidity and/or tannin, an absence of flavor or possibly dirty aromas or flavors.
50 – 59: A wine deemed to be unacceptable.
I know that most of you are looking for some exciting but affordable wines and this is why I am going to take you shopping today.
I am going to the wine department at my local supermarket to show you what I look for when buying wine so that you can make more educated decisions next time you buy wine.
The twist is that I can only buy wines that I haven’t tasted yet to make sure that I cannot rely on my tasting note database but have to pick based on the information available on the label. We will put my choices to the test and see whether I have chosen wisely.
20 Comments
Great video, as always! Thank you again for producing it.
My conclusion: If there is chance Konstantin picks a super market wine that is not good, I shouldn’t feel too guilty when it happens to me..
0:11: 🍷 The video is about shopping for affordable wines and making educated decisions based on label information.
3:28: 😄 The reviewer is pleased with the wine and finds it good value for the price.
6:30: 🍷 The speaker expects the 2022 PES lro Shon from Langin Northern Italy to be a great Chardonnay.
10:03: 🍷 The reviewer rates the wine 90 points and describes it as pure and delicious.
13:38: 🍷 The speaker discusses a 2021 false Bay surra wine from Coastal Vineyards in South Africa and expresses high hopes for its potential.
16:57: 🍷 The speaker discusses their dislike for wines sealed under plastic cork and suggests that it may indicate a lack of focus on quality.
20:27: 🍷 The reviewer tastes a high-end wine from Bodegas Soda and rates it highly at 93 points.
Recapped using TammyAI
Don’t forget that Domaine du Coulet makes amazing wines and uses plastic corks. Even though they are modified to their liking, they still are made of plastic.
I loved the Sean Connery accent and humour, 😄. All of these tips about finding great QPR wines are good ones. I avoid buying wines from the big brand/mega producers; not all celebrity wines are bad. But you have to read up on them and be informed if they are any good or not. Another tip would be to buy wines from new & upcoming and/or re-emerging regions. Example would be Greece, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus countries, or lesser know regions from the classic countries e.g. Cahors, Listrac, Saint– Emilion adjacent appellations, Loire, Bierzo, Terra Alta, Alto Adige, Abruzzo, Campania, Rheinhessen, Baden, etc.
Another useful strategy is to buy when wines are on sale or there is special promotion. I usually buy a big percentage of our wines twice a year, usually in March/April and then October/November. As that's when the two big supermarkets with a good wine selection bring in new wines, or put the wines you have been wanting to buy at reduced prices. That Langhe Chardonnay was interesting, as was the False Bay Syrah. So far South African Syrah/Shiraz has left me disappointed, but that could be due to the market I am in and it's expectations/requirements.
Love the use of the word “quaffable!”
I wonder what happens to all these bottles after the tasting. You only get a sip from each so….?
also, since you know so many producers, it is impossible to reproduce your decision-making proccess for an average wine consumer
I am really enjoying the Temparnillo Rioja Reserva 2016 from Campo Viejo. (I am not sponsored). Great value for money.
I drink Whispering Angel chilled in summer, here in Florida, wouldn't be wearing a long sleeve shirt. I have enjoyed a few vintages. Also I buy at about 17.4 euro equivalent. Thanks to Total Wine Store in the states. What do you suggest as better? Keep up the great videos!
If the Sav Blanc was aged in barrels wouldn't it be a Fume Blanc ? How can we send you some wine to try ? I think my #1 tip would be buy 5 safe bottles based on experience, producer , grape variety and 1 experimental bottle based on "gut feel"
Thanks for tasting these with us.
I just bought the 2015 Edulis, Gran Reserva, Rioja the other day and I would highly recommend it if you get the chance to enjoy it.
Well done! Great video and so educating Konstantin! 👍👍👍 very wisely indeed ♥️😂
It would be cool to see you in the supermarket actually making the choices! But great video, thanks Konstantin!
Love this, would be nice to see a full Spanish wines review, I’m moving to Spain in June so would be nice to give me some of your insight:)
Have a good evening!
Whispering Angel is dog ploppies. All hype, no flavour.
Pio cesare!!!
Sorry , I close the video when you have put that vassel to spit o n it
It is desgusting to see a man spiting
or the vessel where he spit.
In rest I appreciate your clips.
If you're in a wine producing region a majority of wine in the supermarket will be local/regional (here it's like 70-80%) – when I still used to explore the local wine scene through the supermarket I usually looked for two things;
1. Places with just a few bottles left on the shelf – the best ones usually goes first so if there's just a few bottles left it's usually a indication that it's something good.
2. Wines with the most shelf space – the store usually get more of the popular local wines and also give them more shelf space due to local popularity. There not always the best but they're usually a pretty safe bet.
You are spot on re the Whispering Angel 🙂