- Location
- Dorset, England
Took due notice of Dr. P. Ended up buying 6 x PH Red, as nothing else appealed.
Thanks for the tip-off, Paul. Although tempted I had been disciplined and not bought a stack of Piper NV during the current Sainsburys promotion, but the combination of an even better price and a money-off voucher will likely see me crack on Friday at the local TEETesco 25% off 6+ from 30 April-3 May
Tattinger (both regular and Nocturnes) £30 ->£22.50)
Piper £23 ->£17.25
Chapoutier CdR V £8 -> £6
Pre-discount prices require Clubcard. Don't forget deliveries/collections for online orders must be within the promotional dates.
Of course, true to form Sainsbury's failed to meet the order. Anyone wondering I was so foolishly/naively optimistic is asking a valid question.Took due notice of Dr. P. Ended up buying 6 x PH Red, as nothing else appealed.
Which store, Alistair? ThanksCostco watch... bought some 2015 Tenuta Cucco Serralunga D’alba Barolo £16.78 all in which seems about 50% of the winesearcher price (also some Meerlust Rubicon 2017 for £20.38)
Think the Meerlust price is national, not sure about the barolo
Thanks Steve. 16 for the Rose too?Likely ‘16 JB, I’ve not tasted the ‘17 base (a vintage where Chardonnay was superb, Pinot was horribly affected by rot).
Thanks Steve. 16 for the Rose too?
Thanks Steve.That I am not sure, let me see if I can check, do you have the lot numbers?
I've been picking up the odd bottle of each of those when I've been in CostCo up here. I've still to open the Rubicon but the Barolo was lovely and drinking nicely already.Costco watch... bought some 2015 Tenuta Cucco Serralunga D’alba Barolo £16.78 all in which seems about 50% of the winesearcher price (also some Meerlust Rubicon 2017 for £20.38)
Think the Meerlust price is national, not sure about the barolo
Farnborough but stocks were lowWhich store, Alistair? Thanks
Thanks for this!, I picked up 3 of each of the Meerlust and Tenuta but after Paul's comment I might sneak in for some more.View attachment 18919
Farnborough this afternoon AFTER taking a few.
Why wouldn’t you pick up a 2013 Graeme“ Very nice vintage.I've seen Cristal 2013 in Costco (price is the £160s IIRC). Kind of regret now not buying a single bottle of 2012 right now. Oh well, wait for 2014 now I guess?
In my very limited experience of trying both vintages of the same GC Champagne, the 2012s have outshone the 2013s.Why wouldn’t you pick up a 2013 Graeme“ Very nice vintage.
I've seen Cristal 2013 in Costco (price is the £160s IIRC). Kind of regret now not buying a single bottle of 2012 right now. Oh well, wait for 2014 now I guess?
Peter Crawford, the man who reportedly (by Daily Mail) own 4k champagne, commented on IG that he slightly prefer 2013 as it's a cooler vintage.
Based on previous experience on multiple 2012/2013 based NV, as well as limited 2012/2013 vintages, I might have the same preference.
Okay thanks for your input Steve - and v. happy to stand corrected. As subsequently mentioned above, likely to buy one or two bottles.Why?
‘13 and ‘12 are almost identical in quality (if not in style). Not sure there is a ‘14 Cristal, and ‘14 is a Chardonnay vintage...