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The round-up of tips from the UK's top newspaper wine columnists, week beginning 21/01/2008. Includes: De Grendel, Vergelegen, Cono Sur, Catena, Achaval Ferrer |
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Why not print this page off as your shopping list? week beginning 21/01/2008
2007 Fuzion Chenin-Chardonnay, Argentina, Somerfield 3 @ £3.33 on offer lively, zesty, citrussy white that closes on a surprisingly punchy finish 2007 Fuzion Shiraz-Malbec, Argentina, Somerfield, @ £3.33 on offerplenty of bold, ripe, cherry and plum fruit, and the same firm alcohol finish 2006 Château Bel Air, Bordeaux Blanc Tanners £5.95 while stocks lastglorious fresh, zingy, crystallised lemon and lime peel-charged white 2004 Dönnhoff Riesling, Nahe, Tanners, £7.95 while stocks lastsoft, appley palate with lots of rich, hothouse grape-styled fruit 2006 Saint Emilion, Hubert de Boüard, Waitrose, £6.99 until Jan 29enough young, inky, coffee bean-laced fruit Heidsieck Héritage Brut Champagne, Waitrose, £15.74 until Jan 29dry, tart, lemony Héritage, with all the herby, green apple-spiked fruit
2007 De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc, £7.99 (Oddbins). Textured and mineral, with ripe gooseberry and lemon 2007 Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc, £7.79-£9.49 (Tes, Maj, Sains)Smoky, richly fruity, elderflower and herbal notes 2007 La Motte Pierneef Collection Sauvignon Blanc, £10.99 (select Tesco)Intense, complex lime and gooseberry flavours. Organic
2006 Domaine de L'Olivette Blanc, £4.99, Waitrose vibrant dry white with an intense fruit flavour. 2007 Cono Sur Vision Gewürztraminer, Casablanca Valley, 2 @ £6.39 Majesticrefreshingly dry, rose- petal-scented example of the Alsace grape 2003 Château Beaumont, Haut-Médoc, £12.95, Berry Brosshows vanilla and coffee-bean aromas. Instantly likeable
2006 Doña Paula Los Cardos Sauvignon Blanc (£5.99, Oddbins) zesty, grapefruit- and white peach-like 2007 J&F Lurton, Finca Las Higueras Pinot Gris (£5.55, Waitrose)spicy, aromatic 2005 Catena Alta Chardonnay (£18.99, Bibendum)complex, minerally, subtly oaked 2006 Clos de Los Siete (£10.99, Waitrose; Majestic)rich and concentrated; notes of liquorice and plums and a lot of oak. 2004 Salentein Malbec Reserve (£8.49, Tesco)pungent, plummy 2005 O Fournier Alfa Crux Malbec (£19.99, stockists 01206 231 686)intense, spicy, fruit-packed 2005 Achaval Ferrer Finca Mirador Malbec (£40.95, Corney & Barrow)refined, elegant, multidimensional
2006 Noble Dragon Red, China (£6.99; Sampler, Momentum, Bibendum) deliciously fruity and spicy, with a tight, dry finish 2006 Noble Dragon White (£6.99; Vine Shop, Whole Food, Bibendum)pleasantly crisp, fresh and zesty, and ideal with most Asian dishes 2006 Sula Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, India (£7.99 Novum Wines)spicy, peppery and grassy, with fine acidity. Enjoy it chilled with curry 2007 Monsoon Valley Rosé, Thailand (£4.68; Rodney Fletcher)easy-drinking pink; crisp and dry, though delicate strawberry sweetness
Château St-Jean-des-Graves 2006, Bordeaux. £6.49, Waitrose cool, herbaceous smell and a glossy texture; textured grip Berry's Extra Ordinary White 2006, Graves. £11, Berry Broslemon meringue pie, with a creamy texture André Lurton Château Bonnet 2006. £5.99, Sainsbury'sslightly nettley nose and is softened by a gentle waft of girlish florality Château Tour Léognan 2006, £9.99, Waitrosevery classy wine, judiciously oaked; some herbaceous notes latest roundup |
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