Wine. Oddbins bounces back

Posted by: warwick on 10 September 2006

Just back from Oddbins. Great to see their new 20 % off 6 bottles covers most of the range and can be mixed. Certainly seduced me:

Vergelegen Sauvingnon Blanc
Hugel Gewurztraminer
Michele Chiarlo Gavi
Swan Bay Pinot Noir (cooler part near Melbourne)
Montpezat New wave looking Lanquedoc Merlot/Syrah
Campi 'Rubico' Italian red supposed to go with curry!

Posted on: 10 September 2006 by hungryhalibut

Their own label red is a vin de pays d'oc and is very very nice for £3.99, or £3.19 if you buy six. It's set to become the new maison halibut.

This is a good move and a response to Thresher's three for two offer. Unlike Threshers, Oddbins have not increased the single bottle price. My local store reports an increase in turnover from the new pricing structure.

Nigel

Posted on: 10 September 2006 by garyi

I recommend Chasseaur red from Waitrose. £2.99 a bottle and its lovely.

Only thing is people know so when its there get a few bottles!

Posted on: 10 September 2006 by count.d

Gary,

Do you have the full name of this wine?

Posted on: 10 September 2006 by Chayro

I'm drinking a 2001 Michel Picard Macon-Villages Chardonnay right now. Second bottle i've bought and i'm very impressed. About $9 USD. Pretty cheap for a French wine in the US.

Posted on: 10 September 2006 by garyi

Hi Count, I'll look next time I buy a bottle I only remember the chasseaur bit because its like the food dish, Its a french wine.

Posted on: 11 September 2006 by count.d

Thanks Gary. I think "Full On Food" recommended something like this months ago from Waitrose, but I never got the name.