5 more exceptional wines from Spain, Italy and Australia
Five more exceptional wines with world-leading flavours. 2012 Lindemans, Bin 40 Merlot, Australia (£7.99, Wine Rack and www.winerack.co.uk). It’s easy to overlook big brands in favour of artisan producers in the hope that their wines would be more attractive, but this would be a mistake. .. 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
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
Daily Mail Weekend – 26 June 2010 – 3 Italian wines
2009 Giardini Falanghina, Puglia, Italy (£7.99, Sainsbury’s). This is another fabulous example of one of Italy’s rarest grape varieties – falanghina. It is on tip top form in this inexpensive wine, with gooseberry, greengage and lime notes cavorting around on your palate. The acidity .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 17 April 2010 – 5 new wines
No theme this week except for mega-quality and terrific value for money, world class wines! I am sure that you will approve. 2008 St. Hallett Gamekeeper’s Reserve, Barossa Valley, South Australia (£7.99, Waitrose). Shiraz and grenache are well-practised partners, but throw the Port grape .. more
