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 more exceptional wines including The Gum PG, a St Hallett own-label and a Greek sweetie!
An eclectic collection of fascinating new releases this week all featuring epic flavours. 2010 Taste the Difference Barossa Shiraz, South Australia (£9.49, Sainsbury’s). Made by the great Toby Barlow at St Hallett this impressive shiraz has a few cunning, secret ingredients. Alongside the principal grape .. more
6 Lower Alcohol Reds (uncut copy) including a stunning Teroldego, a Riserva Chianti Rufina and an Anjou Rouge
Last week I featured a clutch of ‘lower alcohol’ white wines. Some of these were made using clever winemaking techniques which reduce the alcohol such that you can ‘dial down’ the level to whatever you wish. The target for most companies is the magical 5.5% .. more
5 Staggeringly Good Wines including a £9.99 Central Otago Pinot Noir!
Five classy, elegant wines with silky flavours and serious quality to complement the Scandinavian recipes this week. 2012 De Wetshof, Bon Vallon Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa (£9.95, www.winehound.co.uk). One of South Africa’s finest unoaked chardonnays, Bon Vallon is a sleek, effortlessly classy wine with crystalline .. more
5 Incredible wines for matching to the Indian recipes this week including Oatley Shiraz, Elizabeth Semillon & Toro Loco
One of my favourite styles of food – I have been matching wine to Indian food for over a decade! 2005 McWilliams, Mount Pleasant, Elizabeth Semillon, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia (£11.49, reduced to £9.99, until 17 September, Wine Rack & www.winerack.co.uk). You will .. 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
Four nervy, invigorating wines for this week’s super-healthy Weekend Magazine recipes
Four really gripping, nervy, invigorating wines this week to match to the super-healthy recipes in Weekend Magazine. 2011 La Grille, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, France (£5.99, Co-op). With pea shoot and asparagus notes on the nose of this jolly sauvignon, you can guarantee that it is .. more
Five Great Olympic Standard Wines!
Five Great Olympic Standard Wines! 2011 Le Manoir du Baron Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc, France (£7.14, reduced to £5.00, until 11 August, Asda). If you like richer, dare I say it, golden chardonnays then this is the wine for you. With succulent, honeyed, peachy fruit and .. more
2011 Saumur Rouge, Château Fouquet, Loire, France
2011 Saumur Rouge, Château Fouquet, Loire, France (£11.75, Yapp tel. 01747 860423 & www.yapp.co.uk). As I write this piece the weather is still grim outside – damp, humid and depressing. The hosepipe bans have been lifted and it’s hardly surprising given the incessant rain. I .. more
A terrific Champagne, two stunning rosés and a quirky red and white.
Five terrific summer wines from some of the best independent wine merchants in the country. NV Marie Demets, Brut, Champagne, France (£270.00 per case of 12 bottles with free delivery UK mainland, Folly Cottage Wines, tel. 01264 730857 & www.follycottagewines.co.uk). This is the best value .. more
