1988 Tokaji Aszú, 5 Puttonyos, Nyulászó Dűlő, Hungary (£14.99, 50cl bottle, reduced to £11.99 as part of a mixed case, selected Oddbins). I adore Hungarian Tokaji - the decadent and historic sweetie in its trademark, dumpy, 50cl bottle. Every year I taste a handful of examples and search for...
2000 Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Elisabeth Salmon, Champagne, France (£120.00, Harvey Nichols tel. 020 7201 8537; £115.00, Uncorked tel. 020 7638 5998). Created in 1988 as a tribute to co-founder Elisabeth Salmon this rare Billecart cuvée is the most exciting this ever to happen to rosé Champagne. ...
6 Christmas Wines White 2006 Bourgogne Blanc, Domaine Roulot, Burgundy, France (£16.50, reduced to £12.50 for MoneyWeek readers only, SWIG, London tel. 08000 272 272 and www.swig.co.uk). Having just returned from a brilliant trip to Burgundy to taste the 2007 vintage wines, one of the greatest estates...
Is it possible to drink like a king this Christmas under fifteen quid? It certainly is and I have even found you a Champagne at this price! All of these five wines have immense class and charm for your festive gatherings. 2005 Asda Extra Special Cava, Penèdes, Spain (£5.97, Asda). With an uplifting,...
2000 Tyrrell’s Vat 1 Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia (£19.99, selected Tesco). Apparently 103 Tesco stores stock this heavenly wine which is pretty remarkable because it is one of the rarest and most sought after whites in Australia. Bear in mind also, that it is eight...
This Christmas I have searched long and hard for unusual and incredible value wines for you impress your friends and families. The world of wine is a massive one and these are some of the most amazing creations of the year. 2007 Greco di Tufo, Vesevo, Southern Italy (£10.99, reduced if you buy two...
