4 more Stunning Christmas Wines and 3 Sparklers for Jamie Oliver’s Christmas Cookery Supplement
Here are four delicious whites ranging from the lightest to richest styles imaginable. (lightest first) 2010 Brown Brothers, Pinot Grigio, King Valley, Victoria, Australia (£8.99, reduced to £7.19 until 6 December, Waitrose). The geniuses at BB have conjured up a superb pinot grigio and it .. more
Matusalem, 30-year-old Oloroso Dulce Muy Viejo, González Byass, Jerez, Spain
Matusalem, 30-year-old Oloroso Dulce Muy Viejo, González Byass, Jerez, Spain (£15.99, half bottle, Majestic, Waitrose, Tesco, Ocado, www.thedrinkshop.com, Cambridge Wine Merchants tel. 01223 568 993, Flagship Wines tel. 01727 865309, Harvey Nichols tel. 020 7201 8538). This dinky little hand grenade of joy is my .. more
4 Stunning New Wines and 6 more to match with Jamie Oliver’s Christmas recipes
Four delicious new wines for your delectation and some superb matches with this week’s veggie recipes. 2010 Tesco Finest Navarra Rosé, Spain (£6.99, reduced to 2 for £12 until 3 January, Tesco). This fascinating, feisty rosé from Rioja’s neighbour Navarra is the only wine that .. more
2009 Arc du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, France
2009 Arc du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages, France (£7.99, reduced to £5.99, until 6th December, Waitrose). Last week’s ethereal white was my chosen multi-tasking wine of the season. This week I have the equivalent red and you will note than it is ten pounds .. more
5 New Winter Blockbusters
As promised last week, here are five massive wines for fans of blockbusters! 2009 Springfield, Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa (£13.99, reduced to £10.99 if you buy 2 bottles until 30 January, Majestic). Lusty, brooding, full-bodied and totally drop-dead gorgeous, this exceptional, honeyed, peachy .. more
2009 Chablis, Tête d’Or, Domaine Billaud-Simon, Burgundy, France
2009 Chablis, Tête d’Or, Domaine Billaud-Simon, Burgundy, France (£16.74, Domaine Direct, tel. 020 837 1142). You will be needing an all purpose white this season in your cellar for accurate and impactful entertaining. I favour wines with little or no oak and a broad food .. more
The Great Australian Red 2011- the blend that defines Australia – The Results
The Great Australian Red 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon + Shiraz – the blend that defines Australia http://www.thegreataustralianred.com/ New bargain blend snares top Trophy A new blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon defeated wines up to six times its price to win top honours in the judging .. more
Madame Lily Bollinger – the full piece, which was edited for Weekend Magazine’s travel piece
Champagne is the most visited and favourite wine region in France for UK wine lovers. The fact that it is a short hop down the motorway from Calais certainly helps. With beautiful rolling countryside, lovely little hamlets and also the hustle and bustle of Reims, .. more
5 New Medium-Weight Wintry Wines
As you ease yourself into winter I have chosen five slightly more structured wines to fit the season. Next week five even bigger flavours. 2007 Torre del Falco, Nero di Troia, Puglia, Italy (£7.99, reduced to £4.99 until 6 December, Waitrose). A brilliant, bargain priced .. more
2009 Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
2009 Ridge, Lytton Springs, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California (approx £32.50, The Sampler tel. 020 7225 5091, Planet of the Grapes tel.020 7405 4912, Richard Dawes Fine Wine tel. 020 7924 4300). This is one of those legendary wines which, in spite of being .. more
