Sicily, Italy: \u2018CIACA BIANCA\u2019 FIANO 2022 Mandrarossa<\/a><\/strong> Alsace, France:\u00a0 THE SOCIETY\u2019S EXHIBITION ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER 2019<\/a><\/strong> McLaren Vale, Australia: SPECIALLY SELECTED KOOLIBURRA VIOGNIER MARSANNE 2021<\/a><\/strong> ROSE:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n REDS:<\/strong><\/u><\/p>\n Languedoc, France:\u00a0ST CHINIAN 2019 Chateau La Dournie<\/a><\/strong> Veneto, Italy: VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2020 Viviani<\/a><\/strong> Barossa, Australia: LIONHEART OF THE BAROSSA SHIRAZ 2019 Dandelion Vineyards<\/a><\/strong> Bekaa Valley, Lebanon: B-Qa DE MARSYAS ROUGE 2017 Chateau Marsyas<\/a><\/strong> Puglia, Italy: I MURI PRIMITIVO 2021 Vigneto del Salento<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u00a310.99-\u00a312 Aitken Wines; Luvians; Vida Wines; Fine Wine Musselburgh<\/em>
\nUpfront juicy apricot fruit with peachy flavours, light spice and herby notes would more than stand up to haggis\u2019 coarse oatmeal texture and spicy offal and onion \u2013 with enough fresh minerality and acidity to cleanse the palate.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a316 The Wine Society<\/em>
\nI think both Alsace Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris work well with haggis \u2013 but my preference is for the former.\u00a0 The Gewurztraminer grape has such intense texture and spicy undertones, – particularly good value own label example here is from Hugel\u2019s Grand Cru Sporen vineyard with enough richness to combat the king of puddings.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a36.49 Aldi<\/em>
\nWhite Rhone lookalike from down-under with exotic perfumed notes of Viognier and honeyed depth of Marsanne with savoury saline notes \u2013 plenty of rich ripe fruit to match with the weight and spice of the dish.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rosemurraybrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/izadi-rosado.jpeg\")
Rioja, Spain:\u00a0 LARROSA RIOJA ROSADO 2021 Bodegas Izadi<\/a>\u00a0***STAR BUY***<\/strong>
\n\u00a312.50-\u00a313 Fine Wine Musselburgh; The Beerhive; Aitken Wines; Cornelius Wine<\/em>
\nLoved this 100% Grenache from 50 year old vines in Rioja Alavesa, its highest subzone.\u00a0 This has rich raspberry and cherry tones \u2013 with enough fruit and weight to match the mouthfeel of the haggis.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a310.95 The Wine Society<\/em>
\nIf you are looking for a Rhone lookalike at a cracking price, this fruity spice-laden Grenache, Syrah and Carignan unoaked blend is a great buy.\u00a0 A core of succulent lush fruits on the palate with vibrant natural acidity, a touch of minerality and peppery length.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a311.68 Justerini & Brooks<\/em>
\nOne of the best Valpolicellas I have tasted recently \u2013 so juicy, smooth, cherry-fruited with fresh vibrant palate and bitter almond twist to finish.\u00a0 Made by the Claudio Viviani who grows Corvina and Rondinella in their Mazzano vineyards in historic classics heartland of Valpolicella.\u00a0 Its freshness and juicy fruit would match well with the meaty spice of haggis.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a314.49 Fine Wine Musselburgh; Lockett Bros; Kirkness & Gorie; The Beerhive; Fountainhall Wines; Aitken Wines<\/em>
\nNothing subtle about this big boned Barossa Shiraz from Zar and Elena Brooks, which makes it ideal for matching with haggis.\u00a0 Made partly from 100 year old vines, it has depth, intensity alongside fine tannins, sweet fruits and peppery undertones.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a317.25 Corney & Barrow<\/em>
\nSaade family\u2019s second wine from their 55 hectare high-altitude estate in the famous Bekaa Valley.\u00a0 A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre, Merlot and Petit Verdot \u2013 it tastes like a cross between Bordeaux right bank and the Rhone with soft tannins and spicy length.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rosemurraybrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Crozes_Hermitage_CB_sm.jpeg\")
Nemea, Greece: SAINT GEORGE AGIORGITIKO 2020 Skouras<\/a>\u00a0***GOOD VALUE***<\/strong>
\n\u00a311.95 The Wine Society<\/em>
\nRobust Greek reds often match well with spicy food \u2013 and Agiorgitiko made by George Skouras is always beautifully made.\u00a0 Richness, spiciness, sweet fruit notes, soft textured with gentle oak notes \u2013 superb value too.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a311.50 Aitken Wines; Luvians; Cornelius Wine; Margiotta; The Beerhive; Woodwinters<\/em>
\nInky black, jammy, juicy wild berry fruits with a bitter almond twist to the finish \u2013 this is a \u2018proper\u2019 Primitivo with great robust weight, light spicy undertones and soft velvety mouthfeel \u2013 delicious matched with anything savoury and spicy.<\/p>\n