5 New Releases and some Superb Bargains this Weekend
Here are five superb wines for our Spring recipes. 2011 Le Haut Païs, Sauvignon Blanc, Bergerac, France (£7.99, reduced to £5.99 until 8 May, Waitrose). This diminutive sauvignon does a very good impression of the more expensive French sauvignon model, Sancerre, such is the energetic .. more
2010 Vuurberg White, Stellenbosch, South Africa
2010 Vuurberg White, Stellenbosch, South Africa (£18.50, reduced to £15.00 for MoneyWeek readers only, SWIG tel. 08000 272272 & ww.swig.co.uk). The eagle-eyed Damon Quinlan, at SWIG, spotted a massive review that I wrote about the South African wine scene for the launch of a brand .. more
5 New Amazing Wines including Begude’s sublime Rosé and Devil’s Corner Pinot Noir
Here are five dreamy new releases covering all of the flavours imaginable. 2011 Boschendal, Sauvignon Blanc, 1685, Grande Cuvée, South Africa (£8.99, Tesco or £8.54, by the case, www.tesco.com). This squeaky fresh, pea pod and grapefruit-scented sauvignon is absolutely gripping. Drink it with fresh fish, .. more
Five Wines for recipes from Lisa Faulkner’s New Cookery Book
Lisa is a good pal of mine, so here are some wines that I know that she would love to serve with her delicious recipes! 2011 Brancott Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand (£9.29, reduced to £6.19, until 6 March, Sainsbury’s). Brancott used to be .. more
My 25 Hand-Picked Wineries of the Year in South Africa’s Brand New Wine Magazine – Classic Wine
After an ‘epiphanic’ trip earlier this year, Matthew Jukes’ view of SA has changed through his interaction with the recent resurgence of ‘Young Guns’ and their sensational wine. I don’t necessarily use the term Young Guns for any particular age group of winemakers because I believe that .. more
5 New Wines for today’s Pulse, Bean and Rice-based dishes
The recipes today incle pulses and rice and these both need comforting, heart-warming wines – here are five beauties. 2009 Nico Vermeulen’s ‘The Blend’ Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa (£8.99, www.virginwines.co.uk). This exemplary sauvignon, sourced from the finest cool climate sites in South Africa, is fully .. 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
Femail Christmas Special – unedited version with all wines!
My Guide to Christmas Festivity Drinking! There is so much pressure on the entertaining front at Christmas and so rather than fall into the trap of going for the eye-catching bargains gleaming at you in the supermarkets and wine shops, stick to my guide and .. 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
5 New Winter Blockbusters
As promised last week, here are five massive wines for fans of blockbusters! 2009 Springfield, Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Robertson, South Africa (£13.99, reduced to £10.99 if you buy 2 bottles until 30 January, Majestic). Lusty, brooding, full-bodied and totally drop-dead gorgeous, this exceptional, honeyed, peachy .. more
