5 Superb and uniquely beautiful wines
Phenomenal wines this week, all with unique charm and a true sense of place in the wine world. 2012 Blind Spot, Riesling, Clare Valley, South Australia (£7.50, The Wine Society tel. 01438 741177). The Blind Spot series is made by the highly talented Mac Forbes .. more
5 Spectacular Wines with a full list of stockists
A stunning line up of spectacular wines. 2012 Brancott Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (£9.29, reduced to 2 for £10, until 23 April, Tesco). Montana is dead long live Brancott and the facelift and name change is reflected in the brilliance of this lime-bomb .. more
Five exceptional globe-trotters this week from outstanding estates.
A superb range of global wines this week. All made by expert winemakers. 2011 The Society’s Saar Riesling, Germany (£8.95, The Wine Society tel. 01438 741177). An effortlessly classy wine made by the exemplary team at von Kesselstatt, this beautiful, expressive wine is grapey, smooth .. more
5 Exceptional New Wines from Tuscany, Clare Valley, Portugal, France & Margaret River
Five extremely classy wines, covering every flavour imaginable, with some nods to complement this week’s collection of Weekend Magazine soup recipes. 2011 Morellino di Scansano, Ventoso, Tuscany, Italy (£10.50, Oddbins). The bright-as-a-button, refreshing, red cherry fruit in this youthful red wine is sensational. The levity of .. more
5 Exceptional wines this week including a £6 Pinot from Romania and the best £7 Merlot of the year!
Five superb wines with a few chosen to complement this week’s Weekend Magazine soup recipes. 2011 Tanners Merlot, Pays d’Oc, France (£6.90, www.tanners-wines.co.uk). This is one of the most impressive, inexpensive merlots I have tasted this year – it’s a must buy! Tanners is a superb .. more
Five exceptional wines including – The Whippet, Letter Series R, Jim Barry Clare Red & Trillol
Some of these wines have been chosen to complement a few recipes from the ’Unofficial Downton Cookbook’. I have chosen some suitably impressive wines to complement this week’s lofty culinary theme. 2011 Longview, The Whippet Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, South Australia (£13.00, Oddbins). The delicious Moules .. 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
Five very flashy wines this Weekend to splash out on!
Five extraordinarily delicious wines this week, all with immense class and elegance. 2011 Mirabeau Rosé, Côtes de Provence, France (£8.99, Waitrose). With fresh herb and floral notes inter-sprinkled with raspberry and strawberry flavours, this is a hear-achingly beautiful rosé from the finest region in the .. more
2011 Skillogalee, Hand-Picked Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley, South Australia
2011 Skillogalee, Hand-Picked Gewurztraminer, Clare Valley, South Australia (£15.50, Great Western Wine tel. 01225 322810, SWIG tel. 08000 272272, Leamington Wine Co. tel. 01926 888994, Luvians Bottle Shop tel. 01334 654820, www.vinduvan.co.uk). It’s hard to believe that it is mid-August already and in the calm .. more
2005 Jim Barry, PB Shiraz / Cabernet, Clare Valley, South Australia
2005 Jim Barry, PB Shiraz / Cabernet, Clare Valley, South Australia (£32.99, Noel Young tel. 01223 566744, SH Jones tel. 01295 672296, Planet of the Grapes tel. 020 7405 4912, Hermitage Cellars tel. 01243 431002, Abbey Wines tel. 01896 823224). This is the first wine .. more
