Collepiano Sagrantino di Montefalco has probably been the surprise of the year so far. Learn more about this stunning little wine from a relatively little known DOCG in the heart of Italy.
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It's been a good while since I've posted anything under the "Ned Said" banner but that's not to say that I haven't been keeping up with the yearly tradition of buying The Best Wines in the Supermarkets series. Over the past couple of years, there just hasn't been anything noteworthy that I've enjoyed...until now...
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Imagine a wine so restorative that it can cure you of many your ailments. Imagine a wine so harmless that you can drink it if you’re pregnant. Imagine a wine so delicate that you can administer it to your children in order to save their life. Imagine a wine so pure that if you drink it when you’re drunk, it will sober you up…
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Looking to take the plunge and study for your WSET 3? Then check out some of the things I learnt during my studies. Who knows, they may just help!
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In the first part of our Wine in Wartime Series, I comb through a single piece of correspondence between Napoleon and his War Administration relating to wine, it's storage and even its mixing.
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My first supermarket wine in a while and a wine that comes highly recommended from our old friend Ned Halley. What could possibly go wrong?
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In a year quite like no other, I look back at some of the highs and lows for Get Your Cork Out and the wine world at large.
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I recently submitted an entry into Jancis Robinson's Summer Writing Competition 2020. The theme was around Sustainability and there was only ever going to be one winery I wanted to showcase...
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I've tried an eclectic mix of wines this year as my palate has evolved to cope with the challenges of the WSET Level 3 but recently I've been craving a familiar tasting profile. A profile that feels like a punch in the mouth...
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Following on from the success of the Dark Red, the Diablo Black is looking to make its name as a single varietal but does it stand up to its sublime cousin?
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Alexander the Great once said that sex and sleep alone made him conscious that he was mortal. I would add a third to that list. Wine.
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If you ask any wine lover to name the top 10 wine producing countries in the world, more often than not England won’t be on that list.
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Have a listen to Sam and Andy as they talk whisky and wine for almost a full hour! The video is unedited so there's a bit of back and forth to set up the questions and Sam gets an early birthday present too...
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There’s probably not been a more deserving inductee into our Wine Heaven list. My experience with Château Lafon Rochet goes far beyond just the standard purchase of the bottle and subsequent tasting.
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I’m starting this Wine Heaven review with two confessions. Firstly, I’m not the biggest sparkling wine drinker in the world and I've got much to learn. Secondly, I have never tasted an English sparkling wine! Whilst my first confession can be forgiven, after tasting the Classic Cuvee from Nyetimber, my second one cannot.
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I was recently gifted this wine by a friend and was immediately struck by the bottle. Like the majority of bottles coming from Australia, it shuns the typical picture of a chateau or region followed by the name of the wine etc. and instead aims for a modern take on a label that’s designed to jump out at the potential buyer. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. For this wine, it works and it will look good on any wine rack.
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I recently returned from a holiday in Zante and whilst there I was fortunate to have visited Grampsas Winery, one of only a handful of wineries on the island.
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I was undertaking the customary telephone call to my parents one weekend a few weeks back and I’d barely exchanged pleasantries with my dad when he uttered those cherished words…” Son, I’ve got a wine for you”.
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Okay, so I’ve not really been reading any books for pleasure this year. A lot of my reading has been around doing research for projects on this website and I’ve just not been inclined to pick up and just enjoy a book.
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It has been a little over a year since I tasted this wine and two things have been a continuous reminder that I must give the Inspirado the attention it deserves.
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It’s no secret that I’m not great with my white wines. I’m even less experienced when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, having only really tasted it during my WSET qualifications. I’m yet to really be “wowed” by any of it and haven’t found a bottle that I could keep going back to.
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Sam Laing of Cask 88 interviewed Andy Kelly as part of their Whiskey Lock-in series.
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I was recently offered the opportunity to appear as a panellist on Cask 88’s TV show devoted to all things whisky. On the show, we discussed the devastation Phylloxera caused and how the whisky industry was able to benefit. This article is an accompaniment to my appearance and provides a much more in-depth view of the pest that nearly killed the French wine industry.
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A deliciously dry Valpolicella, with a bold and intense punch that would make even the Italian Stallion himself rattle in his boots.
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What a stellar year it has been on my wine journey. Here’s the best of the best in 2019.
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19 Crimes. The Banished. The 20th crime was opening this hateful little wine.
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A New Zealand powerhouse that packs a massive punch and has a great name to boot.
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Ned gives this a 10 despite its hefty price tag. What will we think?
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An exceptional Malbec at an exceptional price that is surprisingly hard to find.
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One of the best wines from one of my favourite regions. An absolute cracker!
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So after reading the small blurb that indicated it pairs well with fajitas (enchiladas were on my menu for that evening), I thought “sod it” and picked up the 2018 vintage, a year younger than the one Ned rates in his book...
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WINE HEAVEN! An outstanding Chardonnay from an outstanding winery at an outstanding price.
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An uncharactistically vague description of this Shiraz from Ned that would have otherwise made me overlook this wine. I know you’re limited for space Ned but you can do better than that!
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Southern Rhône spice and all things nice! This wine really surprised me and for all the right reasons...
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The first white wine from Ned's book will definitely not be the last.
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Another inductee into the prestigious Wine Hell Hall of Fame. A terrible offering from a supermarket that is usually on the ball...
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A go-to wine for me, with a lip-smacking price tag of £5.50 a bottle, you really can’t go wrong with this. Not sure that Andy agrees…
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A long time favourite of mine, it’s good to see it getting the recognition it deserves…
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This little beauty gets a 10 but is it deserving of top marks from Ned?
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There are a few wineries that can be credited for teaching me how to understand wine. But there is only one winery that can be credited for teaching me how to love wine.
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I have enjoyed this wine for a number of years. It’s a great table wine with a price tag that is what you’d expect to pay for a large bottle of posh mineral water. In my opinion, it’s a no-brainer.
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It’s not cheapest wine we’ve ever bought from a supermarket but it might just be one of the best. at £11.50 it is easily worth double what we paid for it. Excellent value for a fantastic wine.
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This bottle of tempranillo from ASDA comes at an amazingly affordable price… But does it live up to the description?
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Ned Halley is an award winning journalist and author of the book The Best Wines in the Supermarkets which is published annually.
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I had very high hopes for this wine and never have those hopes been dashed so suddenly...
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