Matt Robinson-Smith

Love wine - learning, drinking, trying, sharing.

[Matt Robinson-Smith @MattR_S]

@TheWineSociety Margaret River

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@jamiegoode was trying these 3. Thought 2014 and 2007 were ‘ok’ but the 2011 was much better. All stored the same. The 2014 and 2007 were bought in french supermarkets and the 2011 from the winery. From your experience, is this a risk of buying in supermarkets?

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@VirginTrains No. I had planned to be on that one to get home in time to take the children to their football training. Now, for no reason (as none has been given), I am going to be late and so are they.

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@VirginTrains I hope this isn’t because it’s almost the end, but am not impressed by how you have at various times treated your Milton Keynes commuters as an ‘irritant’. Today - no 16.43 (short formation) and no back up of 16.40 (no reason given).

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@VirginTrains London Euston. Next train is 17.10 so nearly 30 minutes later than my scheduled train.

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@VirginTrains Explain why there is no scheduled train for Milton Keynes.

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@LNRailway so you have put on a revised timetable which everyone has relied on. So far last 5 trains cancelled, looks like rest going the same way. Babysitter is going mental. What are you going to do about it?😡😡😡

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@D_DeGea v Arsenal. Can you give a shout out to Meeli who is goalkeeper for the U10s girls MK Dons v Arsenal on Wednesday? She is a big fan of yours and Neuer (although she obviously likes you more).

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Very pleasantly surprised by this Cabernet from Lidl. Lots of blackcurrant and dark fruit flavour and very smooth. Winner at about £7.

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Currently in Waitrose for less than £10. If you like robust full flavoured wines with some Amarone characteristics - then this is a wine for you.

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Another excellent @AldiUK offering. Excellent refreshing fruit and very moreish.

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My ten year old daughter needs educating. She thinks Chardonnay looks like ‘infected pee’!!!

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This excellent Waitrose offering (see the Christmas newsletter) is currently on offer with a third off! Go get some.

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New Californian red in Aldi. Powerful dark ripe fruit. Very nice and warming on a cold evening. Well worth a try.

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Awesome Boxing Day - 3 vintages of Sassicaia to taste! @InfoSassicaia

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A Canadian Icewine from Lidl. Perfect dessert wine. Just awesome.

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Had the privilege of drinking my friend’s 1963 Warre’s. Even better - it was drunk with friends. Fantastic.

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Fabulous tasting #WaitroseDrinksFestival. One of the best tastings I have been to. Loads of beers (chocolate... https://t.co/yO3IY7T779

[Matt Robinson-Smith @MattR_S]

Fabulous tasting #WaitroseDrinksFestival. One of the best tastings I have been to. Loads of beers (chocolate brownie and stout works!#beerforthat) wines and food. Fantastic.

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Deep dark plum fruit with silky textures. Surprisingly light (considering the 14.5%). Decent finish too.