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12.5%, Chile, Sainsburys, £8 From one of Chile’s most respected producers, Vina Carmen, and named after the world famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, known and respected for her drive to transform traditions, pioneer and represent women’s rights. Similarly, there’s bags of character to this delightful peach-pink wine, bursting with intense fruity scents and flavours of ripeContinue reading “Carmen Frida Kahlo Rose 2022”

12.5%, Lidl, £5.99 Another gem from Lidl’s summer French collection; this one from south-west France, uses, amongst others, the region’s gros manseng and petit manseng.  It’s got a bit of age, but that’s only added to the wine’s style and flavour. Full of tangy, juicy, super ripe, peach and pineapple fruit, drizzled with a sprinkleContinue reading “Expression de Saint Mont 2020”

11.5%, Lidl, £5.99 This little gem from Lidl’s summer collection has to be the bargain of the month. Chasselas is a relatively little-known grape, usually grown in Switzerland, but also in Germany. Brilliant weekday wine for the summer, regardless of the weather, attractive, zesty and crisp. Bursting with bright citrus fruit, full of lemon peel andContinue reading “Chasselas Petite Lie 2022”

Campo de Borja, Spain       £5.75 Perfect for inexpensive weekday reds and incredibly good value; from the juicy, fruity Garnacha grape, topped up with a dollop of Syrah. It’s juicy, fruity and clean with bright bramble and plum fruit.  Simple, low tannin, with a twist of black pepper. I tried it with Spanish styleContinue reading “Co-Op Old Vine Garnacha 2022. 14%”

Sicily, Italy Waitrose        £8.99 One of the gems in Waitrose’s ‘Loved and Found’ collection. I love the very name, and it’s easy to remember.  Zibibbo is the grape with a long history, related to the aromatic Muscat of Alexandria, dating back to Ancient Egypt.  Sicily is the place it’s grown.  Crystal clearContinue reading “Waitrose Zibibbo 2022 12.5%”

Friuli, Italy Aldi. £6.99 Looking for a bargain, delicious, sparkling white this Summer?  Head to your nearest Aldi for this lively and zesty Italian fizz, bright and juicy, sparkly and fruity.  It’s a clever find from Aldi, produced in north eastern Italy, from the little-known Ribolla Gialla grape, and, to my mind far superior toContinue reading “Aldi Specially Selected Ribolla Gialla NV”

Italy Tesco   £7.50 A steal of  white wine, from the Garganega grape, produced in the Soave region in the foothills of the Dolomites, in north-east Italy. Bright and polished, packed with stylish peach flavours, and hints of almonds; elegant, stylish, a true bargain, from one of the best co-operatives in the region, Cantina di Monteforte.Continue reading “Tesco Finest Soave Classico Superiore 2021”

New Zealand Asda        £9.50 This is, without doubt, one of the very best red wine bargains I have come across recently.  The Asda buyers have done a brilliant job, finding this simply sublime, silky and velvety Pinot Noir from New Zealand’s South Island.  Seamlessly elegant,  and perfumed, with juicy cherry and raspberryContinue reading “Asda Extra Special North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2020”

Piemonte, Italy Sainsburys  £12.00 Nebbiolo is the grape that makes the famous Barolo wines; this clever, silky baby Barolo is a brilliant example of a softer, more affordable version. It’s simply delightful, mid-weight, with seamless elegance, silkily smooth cherry and plum fruit, floral notes, and delicate tannins; it would grace any table this Summer –Continue reading “Taste the Difference Discovery Collection Langhe Nebbiolo 2022”

Languedoc, France Co-Operative. £8.15 The perfect look and taste for Summer… sleek and elegant in look, delicate and pretty in style. There is more to southern French Roses than Cotes de Provence; move slightly west, to Languedoc country, and you’ll find some true gems, such as this.  With its shimmery whisper-pale pink hue, and itsContinue reading “La Petite Laurette du Midi Rose 2022”