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2004 von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett (some Co-ops £8.99)sensational, steely, petrol and marzipan-scented
2007 Loosen Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett (Marks & Spencer, £11.99)delicious, spicy, grapey
2007 Dr L Riesling (Tesco, £5 until April 13)popular, floral, grapey; rown on similar blue slate Mosel soil
Zingy peach, citrus and spice notes from northwest Spain’s white godello grape
2007 Cheverny, Le Vieux Clos, £7.49 (Majestic 2 @ £6.99)Crisp, herbal, smoky Loire white; better value than most Sancerre
2008 Saint Mont, £6.49 (Marks & Spencer).Tangy, dry white with pear, apricot and citrus flavours from Gascony
youthful, liquorice spicy Aussie shiraz, with a juicy fruit quality
2007 De Bortoli Gulf Station, Yarra Valley. £9.99, Sainsbury'sjuicy, raspberryish fruitiness and clean-cut spicy oak
2008 Blind River Sauvignon Blanc. £11.99, Oddbinstypically pungent with a mass of passion fruit and elderflower scents
appley, frothy, all-Chardonnay
2008 The Co-operative Leyda Valley Sauvignon Blanc (£5.99 until 29 March)smoky, gooseberry fruity
2007 The Co-operative Domaine St Gabriel Viognier, Jean-Claude Mas (£7.99, 13.5%)soft, perfumed, creamy
2006 Balcón de la Villa, Toro (£5.99, 14.5%, Marks & Spencer)ripe, textured, succulent, beautifully balanced red
snappy, super-fresh fizz, with a floral note and crisp lemony fruit
La Marca Prosecco di Conegliano Valdobbiadene (Majestic, 2 @ £7.99)Subtle, elegant froth with apple, pear and citrus flavours, a fine mousse
Marks & Spencer Prosecco Raboso (£7.99)An unusual pink prosecco with juicy strawberry fruit, a hint of cream and a clean, pure finish
delicious, sculpted, sparkling wine
Les Vignerons de Saumur, Saumur 2007 (£6.95, yapp.co.uk; 12% abv)on song, lightish bodied, thirst-quenching, reminiscent of hawthorn and currants
Château Cuvée Roubaud Costières de Nîmes 2007 (£7.50, yapp.co.uk; 13% abv)gutsy, fruity, robust, peasantiness; syrah, grenache, carignan and cinsault blend
Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf du Pape 2004 (£23.50, yapp.co.uk; 14% abv)glowing and complete
Patrick Jasmin Côte Rôtie 2003 (£27.50, yapp.co.uk; 12.5% abv)minerallic, magical, tingly and alive. A special occasion wine
Katnook Founder's Block Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, (£8.99 Oddbins)superb, detailed cabernet with long perspectives and plenty of fruit