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week beginning 07/01/2008
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2007 Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc, Sainsbury’s £3.99 until March 11intense, sweet, zesty, curranty pizazz.
2006 Cono Sur Merlot, Sainsbury’s, £3.99 until March 11.oozes with just enough fat, inky, spiced-plum
2004 Marques Concordia Crianza Rioja, Majestic 2 @ £4.49 until Jan 10elegant, ripe, herby, smoky, gamey style
2007 Southbank Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Majestic 2 @ £4.99 Jan 10gorgeous, screwcapped Kiwi sauvignon; lively, lemony, floral, herby
2002 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Cru aux Grands Liards, Simon Bize, Armit £18.67splendid, ripe, plummy red burgundy from a good vintage
2004 Niersteiner Riesling Spätlese, Baron Heyl, Armit, £12.10waxy, honey and crystallised lime fruit; wonderfully welcoming aperitif
the Sunday Times - Joanna Simon
2003 Torres Gran Sangre de Toro, £6.99 (Sains, CoOp, Waitr)Full, spicy, smooth. A great-value red, but set to rise in price
2005 Coralillo Merlot-Malbec, £11.49 (Oddbins)Very polished and sophisticated Chilean take on red Bordeaux
2005 Peter Lehmann Riesling, £7.99 (Highb; Scatch; VinduVan; N Young)Much awarded, lime-scented dry Oz white
the Independent - Anthony Rose
Innocent Beetroot, Apples, Pears and Ginger Smoothie. £1.89hint of borscht; grace notes of spice. Tesco, Sainsbury, Waitrose
Sunraysia Pure Squeezed Organic Carrot Juice. £2.99 WaitroseRooty-fruity flavour; claims to aid digestion; rich in beta-carotene
Daylesford Sparkling Apple & Bilberry juice. £3.40 daylesfordorganic.comCrisp and tangy; you can almost imagine yourself drinking rosé fizz
the Observer - Tim Atkin
2003 Marqués de Vargas Rioja Reserva (£18, Jeroboams)modern, stylishly oaked, Tempranillo-dominated
2005 Château Rozier, St Emilion (£15.45, Berry Brothers)rich, ample, deeply coloured
2004 Gaja Barbaresco (£75, Armit)tightly wound, beautifully balanced; core of sweet fruit
2003 Taylor's Vintage Port (£52.25, www.waitrosewine.com)structured, fiery and fortified with striking depth and power
the Telegraph - Jonathan Ray
2005 Leitz Berg Roseneck Old Vines Riesling (£17; M & S)complex nose of honey and petrol; crisp, yet lusciously rich
Selfridges Prosecco NV, 11% vol, Italy (£11.50; Selfridges)dry to off-dry, light and refreshing, and full of delicious appley fruit
2006 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz, (£13.99; Hdly Wrght; Grt Grg; Butlers)massive chocolaty smooth and mouth-filling beauty;
2005 Joseph Phelps "Le Mistral", (£27.50; selected Waitrose)vibrant peppery, spicy blend
2005 Lea & Sandeman Bordeaux, France (£6.95)soft and supple, with excellent structure and typical Bordeaux fruit
2006 Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (£4.99 X 2 Majestic)supremely drinkable - crisp, dry and full of juicy citrus flavours.
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Loncomilla Carignan 2001, Chile £9.99, Marks & Spencervivid black, thyme-marinated olives; ripe black fruit
Tiefenbrunner 'Kirchleiten' Sauvignon Blanc 2006, Italy £11.48, Armitminerallic, sculpted, streamlined, herbaceous
Masi Masianco 2006, Italy £7.99, Tescomore roundness and hinterland than you'd think
Altano 2005 Douro, Portugal £4.99, Waitrose; £4.75, Wine Socred berry flavours; considerably less bland than many at this price
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