In fact, since my first blog I have been recruiting trusty helpers to aid me in my writing (and of course drinking) of wine. Where better to start than with my Dad. A person known by all to enjoy a good glass of wine with a meal and to have a good knowledge of grape types and flavours. It is from him that my appreciation of wine came about, and I know that he wants to be involved in The Average Plonker. What you will note is that he tends to buy a slightly higher quality of wine than me, mainly due to what I can justify spending!
For this first blog, I have only let him write his review of a bottle (in fact he has already reviewed a whole varied case for me, but they will be posted gradually), but in time I might just let him introduce himself properly and waffle on a bit as I like to do.
So to the wine:
McGuigan Signature 2006 - Shiraz, McClaren Vale, Australia 16%
What it says on the bottle:
Smooth full bodied red wine with smoky blackberry flavours and a hint of spice given by time in American and French oak.
What Dad says:
A stunning smooth tasting deep red wine with a heavy fruit bouquet and flavours of blackberry and blackcurrant which leave a wonderful aftertaste. At 16% alcohol by volume this is a very strong wine with an alcohol content approaching that of a fortified wine such as Port and should therefore be drunk with caution.
Where to buy it:
The other problem I have with the wine that Dad drinks, is that it is much harder to locate. If anyone can find where to buy this stunning wine then please let me know. Personally I tend to drink the McGuigan Grey Label (which I will be reviewing at some point). This is a much more common wine that is also very enjoyable. It like the last wine can be found in most supermerkets such as Tesco, and wine merchants.
So for now I will sign off, and hope that I might start to get the odd bit of feedback. I will also do my best to post a couple more 'buyable' bottles over the weekend.
Bottoms Up
The Average Plonker
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