jEl Vino with Barry Ellis

Hi, and welcome to my column on my great passion......wine.

This month I'm reviewing a particular favourite of mine, Vin de Muckie. From grapes grown in the vast vineyards of Stroud Green, this wine has been produced by Chateau de Porchetta for well over 3 years now.

This full-bodied wine comes in either white or red and is normally served in authentic litre carafes and is a great compliment to any Italian food, particularly pizza. Due to the unique growing conditions in the area you really get the strong vinegar taste mingled with grit and sour apples.

I started with the red, an oaked flavour with a hint of rhubarb, best drunk by the glass in one hit...don't let it hit the sides. It really washes down a pepperoni pizza, garlic bread and half a dozen Marlboro Lights.

However, my favourite tipple is the white variety. This fruity little number brings back memories of summer meadows in West Common, beaches in Ibiza and clubs in Brixton, with an after-taste of Stella Artois. Now, this wine really must be drunk by the carafe. Don't bother with a glass as to really enjoy this wine to its full potential you really need to put an entire litre back....in one go. Only when you have done this do you feel the true strength of Vin de Muckie and your body gets all the benefits. If you make sure you are near a toilet and have a taxi booked, you are sure to enjoy this quality wine to the full.

Cost
Vin de Muckie (rouge) - £1.99 per bottle / £2.00 Carafe
Vin de Muckie (blanc) - £1.99 per bottle / £2.00 Carafe*

*£100 refund if you drink in one go.

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