Five awesome Big Brand Aussie wines
Australia still makes the finest value ‘big brand’ wines in the world – here are five of the best. 2012 Wolf Blass, Yellow Label, Chardonnay, South Australia (£9.99, Asda, Co-op, Tesco, Morrisons). This is a model Aussie chardonnay with succulent citrus fruit underpinned by restraint .. more
The five best Wine Relief/Comic Relief wines of the year
Red Nose Day is the 15th March. Here are the finest Wine Relief wines this year which all donate money to Comic Relief. 2011 Arc du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône-Villages, France (£7.99, reduced to £6.39, until 12th March, Waitrose). A perennial favourite, Arc is a .. more
Five extraordinary wines from California, Australia, Portugal, South Africa and France
Five countries and five extraordinary wines – all unmissable. 2009 Tinto da Anfora, Alentejo, Portugal (£8.49, Waitrose). This is one of the most professional red table wines in Portugal and the price is very keen indeed for this level of skill. With lovely hedgerow fruit .. more
Six Fantastic Wines for a Classic Christmas Dinner
Aperitif white 2011 Lugana, Lombardia/Veneto, Italy (£7.98, reduced to £6.98, until 3 January, Asda). It is crucial when choosing a Christmas aperitif white to ensure that all palates will love it. This means that oaky whites or those with high acidity are out. What you .. more
2008 Yalumba, The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia
2008 Yalumba, The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia (£26.99, Waitrose Wine Direct and 2 stores). This is an awesome wine. It is one of Australia’s greatest reds and yet is commands a very reasonable price indeed. While Penfolds Grange tops £350 per bottle, .. more
Five excellent and indulgent wines including Jules Taylor GV, Tractor Tube Society, von Kesselstatt & St Hallett
Five totally luxurious wines this week for truly spoiling yourselves. 2010 Waitrose Reserve Shiraz, St Hallett, Barossa Valley, South Australia (£9.99, reduced to £7.49, until 11 September, Waitrose). St Hallett has made an amazing raft of 2010 vintage shirazes and Waitrose has secured some for .. more
2008 Magpie Estate, The Sack Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia
2008 Magpie Estate, The Sack Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia (£14.65, Noel Young Wines of Trumpington tel. 01223 566744). I first met Noel Young around the time he started his company, some twenty years ago. We happened to be at a rather grim awards dinner .. more
5 Brand New Delicious Wines for Mother’s Day
Here are five particularly delicious wines with which to celebrate and spoil your mother on Mother’s Day. 2011 Moscato d’Asti, Nivole, Chiarlo, Piemonte, Italy (£6.99, half bottle, Booths Supermarkets). At only 5% alcohol, this feather-weight, sparkling sweet wine is the cutest and most innocent wine .. more
5 Fantastic Wines including Yalumba, St Hallett, Torres and Wither Hills
I have four more crackers this week and also a heavenly wine for the rhubarb crumble recipe! 2008 Torres, Vendimia Tardia Riesling Late Harvest, Curicó Valley, Chile (half bottle – £9.72, The Sampler tel. 020 7225 5091; £10.50, Noel Young Wines tel. 01223 566744; £11.35, .. more
6 Wines this Week including The Scribbler and Lodge Hill Shiraz – two Aussie greats
I have five fabulous winter treats for you this week. 2011 The Ned, Pinot Grigio, Marlborough, New Zealand (£9.99, reduced to £7.99 until 31 January, Majestic; £9.49, Waitrose). This delicious, lip-smacking, pear-juice-scented pinot grigio is silky smooth and luxuriously appointed on the palate. The haunting .. more
