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week beginning 06/09/2009
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2008 Four Crossings Reserve Semillon-Chardonnay, Co-op, £3.49 until Tuesdaylight, yet ripe, citrusy ll.5 per cent Australian white
2008 Four Crossings Reserve Shiraz, Co-op, £3.49 until Tuesday.crowd-pleasing fat, spicy, vanilla and chocolate-spiked berry fruit
2008 The Bernard Series Hand-picked Viognier, Bellingham, Majestic 2 @ £7.49alluring, strong, oaky, perfumed, peachy 14 per cent viognier
2008 Iona Elgin Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, Majestic £2 @ £9.74classic, elegant, lively, floral, nettle and white currant fruit
the Sunday Times - Bob Tyrer
Murdoch James Martinborough Pinot Noir 2007, £12.99 OddbinsDelicate, fragrant and appetising
Palliser Estate Martinborough Pinot Noir 2006, £14.99 Virgin WinesRipe and rich, a soothing balm
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2007, £34.95 nzhouseofwine.co.ukSerious and meaty, with a glorious future
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2008 Vino da Tavola Bianco, £3.99, Marks & Spencercrisp and zingy apple and pear dry white
2007 El Malbec de Ricardo Santos, Mendoza, £8.99, Majesticsupple blackberry and dark cherry fruitiness
2005 Domaine de Roally Viré Clessé Tradition, 3 @ £11.99 each Wine Rackrich and complex white burgundy; maintains a wonderful freshness
the Observer - Tim Atkin
006 Barbera d'Asti, Gaetane Carron (£6.99, 14%, Marks & Spencer)
savoury, rasping, plum-skin-like
2006 Masi Campofiorin IGT (£7.49, 13%, Tesco)vibrant, youthful, fruit-packed
2005 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano San Colombaio (£10.99, 13.5%, Sainsbury)stylish, yet serious, food-seeking
2007 Dolcetto d'Alba, Giovanni Rosso (£13.20, 13.5%, Berry Bros)dark, juicy, blackberry and black cherry-scented
2008 Mâcon Milly-Lamartine Clos du Four, (2 @ £10.99, 13.5%, Majestic)stylish oak and layer upon layer of seductive flavours
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Cuvée Fleur Rosé 2008 Vin de Pays de L'Herault (£3.89, Waitrose; 12% abv)a rustic rosé with bite, freshness and character
Alain Grignon Viognier 2008 Vin de Pays d'Oc (2 @ £5.99, Majestic)that rarity: a light, elegant viognier that does not cloy
Domaine Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2006 (£11.95, Berry Bros; 14.5% abv)serious, biodynamically certified red: Earthy, detailed and savoury
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 - Jonathan Ray
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut NV, (£26.98 Morrisons)weighty fruit with toast, almonds and brioche on the palate
2008 Spy Mountain Sauvignon Blanc, 13%vol, New Zealand, (£5.99 ntil Sep 8; Co-op)crisp, pure, clean; plenty of melon and passion fruit
2008 Cantina del Taburno Falanghina, 13%vol, Italy, (£7.99, tengreenbottles.com)a delight: fresh, honeyed, creamy, lemony and pineappley
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