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week beginning 24/08/2009
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2008 Italia Pinot Grigio, Waitrose, £4.79 until Tuesdaysufficient leafy, lemony, spicy fruit to keep everyone smiling
2008 Terra Viva Merlot, Italy Waitrose, £4.79 until Tuesdaylight, lively, plummy, unoaked, violet-scented, merlot
2008 Familia Zuccardi Pinot Grigio-Torrontes, Oddbins, £6.99elegant, lime zest mouthful
2008 Donnafugata Polena, Sicily, Italy Oddbins, £10.99ripe, peach-charged apéritif
2006 Chateau Ricardelle, La Clape, Berry, Bros & Rudd £8.10gorgeous, floral, rose-perfumed bouquet; fat, peppery palate
the Sunday Times - Bob Tyrer
Saumur Champigny La Grande Vignolle 2007 (£96.75 x 12 Yapp)Big, ripe nose, rich cherries and a minerally raciness
Reuilly 2008 Gérard Cordier (£89.55 x 12 Yapp)gentle spiciness under a layer of yellow plums
Les Vieilles Vignes de Sylvaner, Ostertag 2007 (£11.25 Berry Bros)intense flavours of peach, nectarine, fennel and greengages
the Independent - Anthony Rose
Tigress Sparkling Rosé Pinot Noir Chardonnay, £4.99, Majesticberry fruit showing the soft texture of bottle age
2006 Spier Vintage Selection Shiraz Mourvèdre Viognier, £9.81, Asdamulberry and damson fruitiness, undertones of vanilla
2008 Mullineux White, Swartland, £13.95, Berry Bros & Ruddrich dried fruit cut by citrusy acidity
the Observer - Tim Atkin
2006 Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel (from £7.49, Sainsbury's, Majestic)
peppery, rich, old vine-sourced
2007 Teichert Ranch Petite Syrah, (£8.99, Marks & Spencer)firmer, drier, damson and sage-scented
2006 Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay (£9.99 x 2 Majestic)the toasty, citrus-tinged
2005 Edward's Block Founder's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (£14.99, laithwaites)elegant, understated
2007 Home Ranch Pinot Noir, De Loach (£11, Marks & Spencer)ripe, textured, lightly oaked
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Marsanne Vin de Pays d'Oc 2008 (£3.28, Asda; 12% abv)refreshing French white with no shuddering potholes or bumps
Vieille Fontaine Red 2008 (£3.28, Tesco; 11.5% abv)fruity, smooth, unpretentious
Taste the Difference Primitivo 2007 (£5.99, Sainsbury's; 13.5% abv)stewed blackberry taste and loose, warm feel
Walter Massa Barbera Sentieri 2006 (£10.99, Waitrose, six branches only)red with juice and tang. What I call a proper wine.
Scotland on Sunday - Will Lyons
Rueda Blanco 2008, Marqués de Riscal, Spain, 2 @ £5.62, Majesticbursts with fresh, wildflower aromas reminiscent of a summer meadow
Château Mont Milan 2007, Corbières, France, 2 @ £4.99 Majesticscented notes of dried fruits, dates and a whiff of eucalyptus
Clos d'Yvigne "Princesse de Clèves" 2008, Bergerac Blanc, 2 @ £7.99 Majesticspritsy, tangy character with a deep finish
the Telegraph - Susy Atkins
Bimbadgen Estate Botrytis Semillon 2006, Australia (Majestic, £7.99 37.5cl)peachy, with marmalade, fresh citrus and a faintly spicy hint
Feiler-Artinger Beerenauslese 2007, Austria (Waitrose, £10.99 37.5cl)sumptuous flavours of preserved lemon and pineapple; crisp, zingy finish
Sainsbury’s Asti non-vintage, Italy (£4.36)Grapey, floral sweet fizz made for partnering fresh fruit and cream
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