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
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
2010 Ballochdale, Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
2010 Ballochdale, Pinot Noir, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand (£17.50, Amps Fine Wines, tel. 01832 273502 & www.ampsfinewines.co.uk). Set up ten years ago to grow premium grapes in the beautiful, cool Awatere Valley, Ballochdale Estate supplies luminaries such as Jules Taylor, Villa Maria, Astrolabe and .. 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 excellent wines including a Moschofilero, Jordan’s epic Chenin and McPherson’s incredible Basilisk
Five stunning wines from all corners of the world. 2011 Lefkes, Moschofilero, Mitravelas Estate, Greece (£8.49, Marks & Spencer). This delightful dry white wine, made from the weird and wonderful moschofilero grape, is a guaranteed summery hit. The herbal, taut, citrus notes are embellished with .. more
5 Great Wines including Wither Hills Chardonnay, Forrest Pinot Noir & Mas de Cadenet Rosé
The wonderful world of pastry adores top quality wine. Here are five of the best wines for this week’s Eric Lanlard pie and tart recipes. 2009 Château Ollieux, La Volière, Corbières, France (£8.50, Oddbins). This wonderful blackcurrant and fresh herb-scented red is so redolent of .. more
5 Incredible Wines for Spicy Vegetarian Dishes
The wines have been carefully matched to the vegetarian recipes in this weeks Weekend Magazine. 2011 Côtes-du-Rhone Blanc, Domaine de l’Arnesque, Rhône, France (£9.00, Oddbins). This stunning, fragrant grenache blanc is a total surprise and it is the perfect match for the Moroccan vegetable tagine .. more
5 Bargain-Priced Wines this Week, including a £3.49 red!
I have five bargain-priced wines this week to suit all tastes including a must-buy partner for this week’s crab tart recipe. 2011 Wither Hills, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (£9.99, reduced to £6.66, until 10 April, Waitrose). This world class wine is such a bargain and .. 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
