The Wine Thread

by **winopete** » Tue Oct 10, 2006 12:08 am

Sashas now has some wine specials at RMB30/glass, nothing great, but still OK for bargain hunters.

by **winopete** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:17 am

Surprisingly, the Blarney Stone has recently expanded their wine list. In addition to the 2-3 wines by the glass, they have added about a dozen available by the bottle only, starting from RMB285 for a respectable E.Guigal Cote de Rhone. Wine lovers, take a look!

by **Reg_Reagan** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:48 pm

E.Guigal Cote de Rhone.

Whats this jibberish? Chirst! No wonder wine tastes like crap, its cause we have no idea how to friggin say its name!

Wake up. Give me Bundy anyday.

Reg.

by **winopete** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:39 pm

Anyone been to Vino Villa in Jinqiao or Vino Venue in Hongqiao? What are they like? Apparently the Jinqiao joint is managed by someone called Anders, while the Hongqiao place is some sort of art gallery with wine.

by **thewalrus** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 4:07 pm

http://www.localwineevents.com/Shanghai-Wine/event-165281.html

Just a quick shout: Wines of Portugal is on tomorrow at the Four Seasons Hotel from 3:00 PM.

20 odd producers from Portugal will be in attendance which will mean lots of nice wines.

Entry is free.

Wines of Portugal 2008The Four Seasons is hosting "ViniPotugal", the 2nd Annual Trade Wine Tasting event featuring the top Portuguese producers. The afternoon will consist of a brief introduction by the President of ViniPortugal followed by the all important tasting session.

Cover: Free. Starts: 3pm - 7pm.

by **mat** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 5:31 pm

I think i was there last year.

by **travelinjack3** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 6:26 pm

Where in Jin Qiao is the Vino Villa?

The Ho Red Wine Shop is at the corner of Biyun Lu and Baihua Lu in Jin Qiao. Small selection but a few nice choices to be found. A bit heavy on French and Australian stuff.

Tried a really nice italian red from Masi recently. Good with and without food.

by **winopete** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 10:12 am

@travelinjack, the correct name for what I called Vino Villa is actually Villa Nova, and is on Hongfeng Lu, don't know the address.

by **fredgranisch** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:38 pm

I went to Vinovilla a while ago, and saw that it was very similar to Enoteca in Puxi which I enjoy very much. The menu was the same as well as many other things, and when I asked Enoteca staff they told me they had nothing to do with it. I won't go there again and do not recommend it for these reasons. Shame on you Vinovilla!

by **mat** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 1:54 pm

very similar to Enoteca

What? they sell mediocre wine?

Enoteca is ok, but their BIGGEST mistake is only using their own wine. They need something a bit different.

by **mat** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 8:50 am

Was at Enoteca again last week. Had their own label Enoteca St Emillon. Approx 280/bottle i think. Quite good. Opened right up. Any St Emillon at this price is a bargain, and this one was actually better than average.

Food wise though, not good. Ordered Quiche of the day, which was apparently Mushroom. What came was Tuna, as i discovered after i had first taste. I don't do Seafood so not happy.

by **RussianBear** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 12:41 pm

Sometimes in Metro have good inexpensive wines from Chili , ~30 rmb.
Sellerman especcially noticed that it boteled in Chili.. Good for the price.

by **torontoshanghai** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 1:55 pm

other than ruby red which i just found out about from this thread; are there any other wine clubs that anyone would recommend?

by **kamehamehon** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:08 pm

winopete wrote:Sashas now has some wine specials at RMB30/glass, nothing great, but still OK for bargain hunters.

i have tried many 30RMB/glass wine in shanghai and they are not so bad at all..
many wines are very cheap in europe and expensive here

by **Jinqiaoteresa** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 5:44 pm

I love Vino Villa, and I sure hope they don't disappear. Excellent food menu, too--the cheese and charcuterie platter is the BEST, and I love the outdoor seating. Interesting wine selection (not huge, but adequate) with reasonable prices. Also love their SPOTLESS wine glasses! Gonna buy some! It is the best place in Jinqiao to hang out with a few friends over a glass or two of wine. Truly. We don't have many options in the neighborhood....

by **scottyg** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 6:56 pm

Went to the Grace Vineyards shop on Ruijin Er Lu / Jianguo lu after hearing they make Chinese wine that doesn't taste like vinegar or drain cleaner. Felt daring and picked up their pinot noir, thinking "well if they can do a pinot they can do anything". On pouring consistency was somewhat pale/watery, however the taste was certainly paletable, although reflected the lack of body evident in the colour. One of their more expensive options at a hundred-summin. Impressed enough to give some of their other varietals a try. After the likes of Great Wall and Changyu though, i suppose the bar wasn't too high...

by **sweenytodd** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 8:45 pm

Whats people's opinion on the homegrown series of wines called "Shanghai 1939 and 2001" - the bottle design is nasty but what's your opinion on these wines?

Also, I know its a really tough one but is Tokaji from Hungary available in Shg?

Cheers

by **scottyg** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 10:36 am

Actually Sweeny I saw a Tokaji in the Grace Vineyards shop!

Isn't the Shanghai 1939 and 2001 huangjiu?

by **Swiss-James** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 11:18 am

Yeah I think he's talking about that Huang Jiu stuff, not wine at all, more like a kind of sweet Sherry.

I don't mind it, but couldn't drink it every day.

by **sweenytodd** » Tue Sep 23, 2008 4:49 pm

Scotty, thanks! I'll check it out.

Im not a specialist wine guy so I gathered Shanghai thingy was a wine. As Swiss James said - its nice to have sometimes!

by **latina** » Wed Sep 24, 2008 4:48 pm

my friend and i found a big Wine mall here is the website:
www.wine-mall.com.cn
the prices are very affordables and all is imported from France, Spain, Italy, Chile, etc

I bought a 1.5L of sangria for 102.00yuan

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