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Australian Barossa Ink Shiraz is another nice one. We might only buy it if Tesco are doing one of their 25% off for six deals.

Best price at the moment - £8.50 Asda.

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Manoverboard wrote: 26 Feb 2023, 10:20
We are presently enjoying Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Matured Shiraz . The cheap stuff is full of nitrates and gives me indigestion and Mobietta gout.

ps ... we got it on offer from Sainsbugs.
I suspect you mean sulphites but I would be very surprised if your Jacob's Creek does not contain sulphites.
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towny44 wrote: 28 Feb 2023, 15:20
Manoverboard wrote: 26 Feb 2023, 10:20
We are presently enjoying Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Matured Shiraz . The cheap stuff is full of nitrates and gives me indigestion and Mobietta gout.

ps ... we got it on offer from Sainsbugs.
I suspect you mean sulphites but I would be very surprised if your Jacob's Creek does not contain sulphites.
The cheap stuff contains Sulphites AND Nitrates :shifty:
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Manoverboard wrote: 28 Feb 2023, 15:35
towny44 wrote: 28 Feb 2023, 15:20
Manoverboard wrote: 26 Feb 2023, 10:20
We are presently enjoying Jacob's Creek Double Barrel Matured Shiraz . The cheap stuff is full of nitrates and gives me indigestion and Mobietta gout.

ps ... we got it on offer from Sainsbugs.
I suspect you mean sulphites but I would be very surprised if your Jacob's Creek does not contain sulphites.
The cheap stuff contains Sulphites AND Nitrates :shifty:
Dont know about Nitrates but all wine contains sulphites, but the mass producers add extra sulphites which act as a preservative, and can enhance flavour when added at the right time.
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Bought a bottle of Jam Shed today to try it.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 28 Feb 2023, 19:06
Bought a bottle of Jam Shed today to try it.
I’ve got a feeling you’ll be singing my Sue’s praises tomorrow… Enjoy?

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Not opened it yet.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 28 Feb 2023, 21:38
Not opened it yet.
You’ve got more self-control than what I have ;) :)

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Jam Shed gets a slating in the Sainsbug's reviews for being too sweet ?
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Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 11:13
Jam Shed gets a slating in the Sainsbug's reviews for being too sweet ?
I agree. Not for me.

More a woman's drink :) ;)

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Stephen wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 11:52
Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 11:13
Jam Shed gets a slating in the Sainsbug's reviews for being too sweet ?
I agree. Not for me.

More a woman's drink :)
Probably right Stephen - I like the Rosé because it’s fruity!!!
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I'd never hear of Jam Shed so I've been researching, ,Jam Shed's own website won't let me in unless I give my date of birth, unusual to be asked for that! Reading other reviews and on various seller's sites it suggests that the red should be served chilled - do any of you do that! Several reviews criticise it for being too sweet and one says that the sugar level is really high. I looked at the white, they advertise a Chardonnay. I've always been dubious of Australian Chardonnay because too often it's been what I've always called 'Gloopy' - don't know if you know what I mean by that. I've enjoyed some French Chardonnays but not Australian. Anyway as I don't often drink red wine these days, used to love it, I don't suppose I'll be looking for it on my forthcoming cruise.

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For me red wine should NEVER be drunk chilled ... others may have a different view of course

ps ... put your date of birth as 11.12.99. Nobody is going to check.
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Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 13:59
put your date of birth as 11.12.99. Nobody is going to check.
That probably won't work as they will be checking that you are over 18/21 (depending on country). It is not unusual to have todo some form of age confirmation when accessing sites that sell alcohol.
Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 13:59
For me red wine should NEVER be drunk chilled ... others may have a different view of course
In general I would I agree but on occasions a chilled red on a hot summer's day can be quite palatable.

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david63 wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 15:17
Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 13:59
put your date of birth as 11.12.99. Nobody is going to check.
That probably won't work as they will be checking that you are over 18/21 (depending on country). It is not unusual to have todo some form of age confirmation when accessing sites that sell alcohol.
A birth date of 11.12.99 means one would be 23 years old so I think it would work :angel:
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Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 13:59
For me red wine should NEVER be drunk chilled ... others may have a different view of course

ps ... put your date of birth as 11.12.99. Nobody is going to check.

I'm with you Moby. Can't stand cold red wine, kills the flavour.

I put a bottle in the airing cupboard for an hour or two, or a glass of red in the microwave on medium for 15-20 seconds. Winter time only of course.


Get some funny looks from the waiter when we are out ;)
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Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 11:13
Jam Shed gets a slating in the Sainsbug's reviews for being too sweet ?
Hence the reason I love it :thumbup: :angel:

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Stephen wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 11:52
Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 11:13
Jam Shed gets a slating in the Sainsbug's reviews for being too sweet ?
I agree. Not for me.

More a woman's drink :) ;)
Are you trying to tell me something…Stephanie? ;) :)

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Stephen wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 16:11
Manoverboard wrote: 01 Mar 2023, 13:59
For me red wine should NEVER be drunk chilled ... others may have a different view of course

ps ... put your date of birth as 11.12.99. Nobody is going to check.

I'm with you Moby. Can't stand cold red wine, kills the flavour.

I put a bottle in the airing cupboard for an hour or two, or a glass of red in the microwave on medium for 15-20 seconds. Winter time only of course.


Get some funny looks from the waiter when we are out ;)
Probably a few winks ;) as well if I know you :D :lol:

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