Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

[jd_1984]

Is Chateauneuf-du-Pape worth the extra ££££ we have family on Christmas day who drink and appreciate Red wine (we don't).

Thanks.

[Captain2]

You sure Sqad? ;-)))

[Sqad]

LOL.....wellllll!

[237SJ]

I`m not a fan of French wine - I think it`s a bit pretentious and you pay more just because it`s French. How about a selection of three? Maybe a nice Chilean Carmenere, Argentinian Malbec and something from S Africa? South African wines are fab but they keep the best for themselves. It`s a bit more expensive and you won`t find it in the supermarket but Meerlust Rubicon is pretty fab.

[jd_1984]

http://www.majestic.co.uk/top-10-reds

We have this shop local to us.
Only snag is it is a wholesale place (min 6 bottle purchase) any on this list you would recommend??

[237SJ]

It`s only a cheapo wine but Yellow Tail Shiraz is very nice and easily available in the supermarkets.

[Sqad]

jd........sorry, I only have experience of the Riscal.......not bad.

I have no experience of the others.

[penelope2]

'Sixty Niner' for the Pope! whatever next Squad.

[dannyk13]

a bit naughty ,Sqad

[Old_Geezer]

You could do a lot worse than simply check the Sunday papers/magazines for recommendations from those who know enough to get given a wine column to write. Has worked for me in the past.