Cate in NZ Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Thanks for the tips grd & Sarah, I'll look out for those. Strangely enough I'm going very close to a Waitrose this afternoon- might just have to pop in there I've got to admit that I agree with you and the food miles in principle Sheila, and always watch the mileage on veg, very strict about that, more relaxed but guilty about fruit, but home-grown bananas aren't exactly in plentiful supply, but then, when it comes to wine Well, I do think about it a bit, feel guilty a bit when I buy it, but once I've pulled the cork I forget it all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 You can (usually) get English wines from Waitrose. There's a very good English "champagne" which I think is made by Chapel Down in Tenterden, Kent. So you can't get any fewer "wine" miles than that Kate A! Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Waitrose do 'Cliff Richard' wine as well - from his very own vineyard in Portugal. Yes, I did try and I didn't like it (and no, I'm not a Cliffy fan - but Clare Taylor is). After two glasses, it went down the sink. Now, I wonder how many 'drain miles' it had to travel.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 The drain is probably all the cleaner for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think so too. It certainly cleaned me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Waitrose do 'Cliff Richard' wine as well - from his very own vineyard in Portugal. Yes, I did try and I didn't like it (and no, I'm not a Cliffy fan - but Clare Taylor is). Eh? Where did you get that from? Trying to get me to react are you - I'm no Cliff fan - Moby maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Moby? Are we back to the whale? Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, yeah.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I'm just glad you are not a Cliff fan Clare You really dropped in my estimations for a while there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Yeah, yeah.... The Beatles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I think you both posted at the same time, Riichard. So, Grd was replying to Clare abouit her Cliff denial not your taste in wine! I think. Confused? You will be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 You can (usually) get English wines from Waitrose. There's a very good English "champagne" which I think is made by Chapel Down in Tenterden, Kent. So you can't get any fewer "wine" miles than that Kate A! Richard T I've actually had a very nice white from Meopham vineyard, can't remember what it was called though. I keep meaning to go back there and get some more- I simply wasn't brave enough to buy sufficient bottles on the first try. Meopham's only 10 miles or so from my home in Dartford, so I really must go back there soon. Waitrose is nearer though- 2 bottles of grd's recommended Clancy's now sitting snuggly on my wine rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Waitrose is nearer though- 2 bottles of grd's recommended Clancy's now sitting snuggly on my wine rack Come on Kate, uncork and pour. After the first glass you will feel flushed. After the second glass you will feel very happy indeed. After the third glass, you will not remember where you are. After the fourth glass.... you don't remember what happened but find yourself awake at 06:30 in the eglu run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Only 2 bottles? Crikey - thats restraint for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Don't let on to Mel - she'll be there like a shot OI!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Had an absolute nightmare day at work today- one of those if it could go wrong it will days and came home ranting and raving, and well nigh frothing at the mouth. Well, the Clancy's was beaming at me as I walked in, positively begging to be opened... so I did Absolutely fabulous stuff grd thanks, unfortunately I was obliged to share with hubby, so just draining the 2nd glass as I type and regretting the fact the bottle is now empty. Just about forgotten the hell that is work now... if only I had another glass I might start to see the funny side of all today's disasters. But that would mean opening another bottle... in which case getting to work tomorrow might be even more painful than usual . So. best stick at just the 2 glasses then Thanks for the tip off though grd- I probably wouldn't have spotted it without your posting. Please do pass on any other recommendations Back to Waitrose on Friday I think- such a pity it's so close to daughters' school- and I simply have to do the school run several times a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hi Kate - Glad you liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I keep seeing the title of this thread in my emails and immediately think of UB40! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Oooo - can't stand 'em. The song is bad too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 (edited) I got some of your wine today Graham & will open it tonight In favour of the wine I recommended, it has a screw cap,which means you can get into the bottle quicker Edited January 26, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Like your style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 In favour of the wine I recommended, it has a screw cap,which means you can get into the bottel quicker Bit like velcro on clothes then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Indeed. I always thought that the Amish got it dead right in doing away with buttons & zips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Easy access clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
