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week beginning 19/01/2009
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2007 Berrys’ Good Ordinary White, Bordeaux, France, Berry Bros £4.95mouthwateringly vibrant, herby, grapefruit zest-spiked fruit.
2006 Berrys’ Own Selection Australian Shiraz, Berry Bros £5.75astonishingly ripe, sweet, creamy, perfumed shiraz
2007 Les Orris Rouge, Château de Calce, Marks & Spencer £5.99 until Jan 31delivering fat, spicy, herby fruit with wide winter appeal.
2008 Clairault Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, M & S £7.99 until Jan 31flowering currant-stashed sauvignon, a welcome change from the Kiwi version
2008 Blind River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, Oddbins, £11.99sparky sauvignon with leafy flavours to the fore and tropical fruit on the finish
2007 Blind River Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand, Oddbins, £17.99has Burgundy in its sights, and oozes ripe, plummy, gamey, feral spice
the Sunday Times - Joanna Simon
2008 Finest Tapiwey Sauvignon Blanc, £3.99 (Tesco)Great half-price offer on this zesty, gooseberry-scented Chilean sauvignon
2007 La Sabrosita Old Vine Garnacha, £4.39 on offer (Marks & Spencer)Big, spicy, juicy Spanish red. Good value even at its usual price of £5.49
2006 Richard Leroy Anjou Le Clos des Rouliers, £14.82 (Vine Trail)Superb dry white Loire to drink now or lay down. Price held for January only
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2006 Balcon De La Villa, Toro. £4.79 to 31 January, Marks & Spencerpowerful red has cherryish flavours enhanced by maturation in American oak
2007 Spy Mountain Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand. £9.23, Tescoclassic dry style; sweet touch makes it perfect with mild green Thai chicken
2004 Barolo, Zonchera, Ceretto £25, Majestic Fine Wine storesripe plum and damson fruit quality with savoury acidity adding a stylish balance
the Observer - Tim Atkin
2004 Vin de Constance, Klein Constantia (£25 per 50cl, Majestic)luscious, abundantly aromatic, orange marmalade-scented
2005 Kanonkop Paul Sauer, Stellenbosch (from £17.99, larger Tesco; Wine Society)elegant, finely crafted Bordeaux blend
2004 Meerlust Pinot Noir, (from £18.99, everywine; F&M; Planet OTG; sawinesonline)gamey, Burgundian-style
2005 Rustenberg Peter Barlow (£24, waitrose.com/wine)super-ripe, blockbuster, all-Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 St Mont, Cave de Plaimont £6.49, Marks & Spencertangy, grapefruit and mineral notes and a bone-dry finish.
the Telegraph - Susy Atkins
Ardbeg 10 year old (oddbins, £31.99; Waitrose, £28.49)upfront, peaty, malty aroma and rich, spicy finish
The Macallan 10 year old (widely available, about £28)rounded, fruity character with floral notes on the aroma and a smooth finish
Robert Burns 250 years (thedrinkshop.com, £49.99)peppery, even slightly fiery, yet a honeyed, satisfying dram
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Asda Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2007 (£3.75, Asda)although fairly neutral, it's crisp, fresh and clean with a hint of lemon
Balcon de la Villa Toro 2006 (M&S, £5.99)attractive, easy, knockbackable and good value red
Riesling Steinmassel Willi Bründlmayer 2005 (£14.60, Tanners)beautiful, freewheeling
Mascarello Barolo Cru Santo Stefano di Perno 2000 (Berry Brothers, £42.55)granite cliff softened by dried rose elegance
Simon Coulshaw Single Vineyard Coteaux du Languedoc 2007 (£8.99, virginwines)rich, throaty red carries its savoury flavours well
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