NV Henri Billiot, Brut Réserve, Grand Cru, Ambonnay, Champagne, France
NV Henri Billiot, Brut Réserve, Grand Cru, Ambonnay, Champagne, France (£28.99, Raeburn Fine Wines of Edinburgh tel. 0131 343 1159; £25.50 by the case, Farr Vintners of London tel. 020 7821 2000). I always attend the annual Comité Champagne tasting at the Banqueting House, in .. more
Four Top Flight Valentine’s Day Rosés
I have used this Weekend to parade four lovely Valentine’s Day rosés – but there are some macho versions here among the romantic ones, too! NV Moët & Chandon, Rosé Impérial, Champagne, France (£36.99, Selfridges tel. 0800 123400, Harvey Nichols, Fortnum & Mason, Sainsbury’s). Moët .. more
Seven Fabulous Christmas Wines
Seven exceptionally classy wines for top quality entertaining with your delicious canapés. 2010 Tesco Finest Stellenbosch Shiraz, South Africa (£7.99, Tesco). Drink this amazing, brand new wine with full-flavoured lamb, beef or game dishes and get ready for an amazing and enlightening marriage. This is .. more
The Ten Best Christmas Bubbles
Champagne & Sparkling Wine Special NV Marks & Spencer Prestige Cava, Spain (£8.49, reduced to £6.49 until 1 January, Marks & Spencer). My favourite inexpensive wine of the year is this shockingly pure and sophisticated Cava. Served ‘blind’ no one would be able to guess .. more
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
Daily Mail Weekend, 3 September 2011 – 5 Great Deals
I am going to swerve the Birthday cake with wine temptation and simply show you this week’s hottest tips. 2010 Fish Hoek, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa (£7.49, reduced to £5.59, until 13 September, Waitrose). Behind this terrific, eye-catching label is a very tidy wine made .. more
MoneyWeek, 17 June 2011 – 2002 Bollinger, La Grande Année, Champagne, France
2002 Bollinger, La Grande Année, Champagne, France (approx. £65.00, Waitrose, Majestic, Selfridges tel. 0800 123400, Berry Bros & Rudd tel. 0800 2802400, Fine & Rare tel. 020 7089 7400). La Grande Année is Bollinger’s Prestige Cuvée creation and it is only produced in exceptional vintages. .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 23 April 2011 – 5 Royal Wedding Special Fizzies
Jukesy Note – Keeping William and Kate’s choice of fizz quiet for a few months has been nigh on impossible, but I have featured it (subtly, of course) in this week’s copy – see if you can spot which wine they’ve gone for! I have .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 2 April 2011 – 4 Sparklers for Mother’s Day
I have five beautiful sparkling wines today just in time for you to pop out and buy one for your beloved mother. Completely different in style, fit the style of wine to your mum’s character and she will adore popping the cork tomorrow. NV Wolf .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 12 March 2011 – 6 Iconic French Wine Styles
French wines are uniquely elegant, mesmerising and delicious. This week I have chosen six classics, to complement this week’s French recipes, which simply could be made anywhere else on the planet. NV Pol Roger, Réserve, Champagne, France (£36.99, buy 2 for £29.59, Oddbins; £34.99 Waitrose). .. more
