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week beginning 07/01/2008

the Times - Jane MacQuitty

intense, sweet, zesty, curranty pizazz.

oozes with just enough fat, inky, spiced-plum

elegant, ripe, herby, smoky, gamey style

gorgeous, screwcapped Kiwi sauvignon; lively, lemony, floral, herby

splendid, ripe, plummy red burgundy from a good vintage

waxy, honey and crystallised lime fruit; wonderfully welcoming aperitif

the Sunday Times - Joanna Simon

Full, spicy, smooth. A great-value red, but set to rise in price

Very polished and sophisticated Chilean take on red Bordeaux

Much awarded, lime-scented dry Oz white

the Independent - Anthony Rose

hint of borscht; grace notes of spice. Tesco, Sainsbury, Waitrose

Rooty-fruity flavour; claims to aid digestion; rich in beta-carotene

Crisp and tangy; you can almost imagine yourself drinking rosé fizz

the Observer - Tim Atkin

modern, stylishly oaked, Tempranillo-dominated

rich, ample, deeply coloured

tightly wound, beautifully balanced; core of sweet fruit

structured, fiery and fortified with striking depth and power

the Telegraph - Jonathan Ray

complex nose of honey and petrol; crisp, yet lusciously rich

dry to off-dry, light and refreshing, and full of delicious appley fruit

massive chocolaty smooth and mouth-filling beauty;

vibrant peppery, spicy blend

soft and supple, with excellent structure and typical Bordeaux fruit

supremely drinkable - crisp, dry and full of juicy citrus flavours.

the Guardian - Victoria Moore

vivid black, thyme-marinated olives; ripe black fruit

minerallic, sculpted, streamlined, herbaceous

more roundness and hinterland than you'd think

red berry flavours; considerably less bland than many at this price