I've drunk wine from many parts of the world.
France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Australia, the USA, Argentina, Greece, Chile, Peru, Portugal, Morocco, S Africa, and a few other places that I've probably forgotten. But I'd never tasted an Egyptian wine.
With Kimbo and Suzie just back from their short jaunt in Egypt, I was presented with a bottle of 'Shahrazade' Cabernet/Merlot wine.
On the back label it promises that the wine is 'Rich with the blessings of the ancient Nile terraces'; whatever that means.
It's a light red at 12.5% alc, and offers 'A flavour of red berries and spices, mingled with jammy ripe fruits; complimented by silky smooth tannins'.
As you know, I do like to assess new tastes and flavours, so I put on my sommelier's hat, and went to work.
Verdict: 2/10 (they lied)
If you have always wondered why Egyptian Wine isn't more popular; I suggest you try 'Shahrazade'.
Don't you just love their description. 'blessings of the ancient Nile terraces'. Maybe it should have been 'with the taste of ancient pyramids'
ReplyDeleteWhat a pity after that build up.
I remember one of my brothers describing a Greek wine as having 'an after taste of rust'. That was years ago and it wasn't retsina. They do better now
I actually LIKE Retsina. This stuff was awful.
DeletePerhaps it's good for clearing drains?
ReplyDeleteSilver polish, bathroom tiles, and window cleaning. The possibilities are endless.
DeleteNext time that you go to Aldi you might like to try their " Jammy Red". I don't normally like red wine but it is very pleasant to my untutored palate! ( I would call it " fruity" I think) If you think it is ghastly, it's only about a fiver so you can send it down the sink.....to clear the drains as JayCee has suggested !!
ReplyDeleteThere was a Chateau Vineyard near to us in France that produced a 'Jammy wine'. To this day I'm convinced that they added huge tins of Plum Jam to their wine. It was horrible.
ReplyDeleteWe had Tunisian red wine once, horrible, we mixed Fanta with it, still horrible.
ReplyDeleteWe occasionally buy a N African wine called Sidi Brahim which is v good, but in general I wouldn't advise it.
DeleteSurprisingly good wines come from places many would not expect. Aldi used to have a wonderful Lebanese wine for about £8. The mag The Decanter gave it 90 or 91. unfortunately I think it will be a while before we get more wine from the Bekaa.
ReplyDeleteJammy Red is definitely wine for people who don’t like red wine.
At Aldi they have some very good reds from S Australia (Kooliburra) for around £4.50. I think for this Egyptian wine, 'pink vinegary' would have been a better description than jammy red.
DeleteJammy Red was the reference to the Aldi wine
DeleteI never knew Egypt produced wine, well maybe they really don't
ReplyDeleteMaybe they should stop!
DeleteJust back from Egypt ourselves and enjoyed some quaff-able local wines aboard our luxury Nile cruise boat . My favourite was the "Jardin du Nil", a crisp, mineral-forward blend of Vermentino and Viognier. Probably out of KImbo's price league I should imagine.
ReplyDeleteHe bought a 4-pack of Bollinger for his first night there. He doesn't scrimp! It's a shame you didn't meet-up!
DeleteThe wine sounds like poor fruit juice. Wine can be hit or miss. Kimbo meant well with the gift and that's always nice.
ReplyDeleteHis gifts have a great track record.
He did warn me, but thought I'd be amused!
Deletelol no poetic licence here xx
ReplyDeleteNone whatsoever.
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