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week beginning 04/01/2010
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2009 Nederburg Chardonnay-Viognier, South Africa £3.99 Waitrose, Morrisonsdelicious and alcoholic (14 per cent) Cape charmer.
2009 Nederburg Shiraz-Pinotage, South Africa £3.99 Waitrose, Morrisonschunky, spicy, crimson purple red makes a good cut-price winter warmer.
2009 Casillero del Diablo Pinot Grigio, Limari Valley, Majestic 2 @ £4.99 eachThis sparky pinot grigio is a joyous Chilean newcomer.
2008 Casillero del Diablo Carmenere, Majestic, 2 @ £4.99 eachjuicy, smoky, chocolate-stashed carmenere is the star turn in this range
2005 Château Patache d’Aux, Médoc, Montrachet £15.50.plummy cabernet sauvignon-dominant claret; already drinking deliciously
the Sunday Times - Bob Tyrer
Nomade Malbec 2006 (£10.75 Armit)Elegantly restrained power and fruit, a malbec marvel
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2005 (£13 Tesco)sweet South Australian nose and a mouthful of berries and tobacco
Taylor’s 10-year-old tawny port (£19.99 Majestic)medley of oranges, caramel and nuts
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2008 Marks & Spencer Spanish Garnacha Shiraz. £3.99, M&SVivid and peppery; blackberryish blend of garnacha and syrah
2009 The Ned Waihopai River Black Label Sauvignon Blanc. 2@£5.99 until 1 Feb MajesticTinged with blackcurrant-leaf aromas; gooseberry- and passion-fruity
2007 Michel Chapoutier Gigondas. £15.99, Tescospicy plum and blackberry fruit concentration requires heartwarming winter fare
the Observer - Tim Atkin
2003 Valbuena (£73.40, 13.5%, Berry Brothers & Rudd)delicious: broad, smoky and herbal, with ripe flavours
2008 Getariako Txakolina, Txomín Etxaníz (£14.99, 11%, Moreno)tangy and refreshing, with a slight spritz and a citrus-fruit bite
2006 Naiades, Bodegas Naia, Rueda (£19.99, 13.5%, Taurus Wines)rich, toasty, yet remarkably minerally; Spanish take on a white Burgundy
2001 Imperial Rioja Reserva, CVNE (2 @ £13.99, 13.5%, Majestic)soft, complex, lightly oaked blend that is deceptively well structured
Taste the Difference Dry Amontillado (£6.49 per 50cl, 19%, Sainsbury's)nutty, savoury, bone-dry; surely the best-value sherry in the UK?
2005 Molino Real, Mountain Wine (£26.99 per 50cl, www.adnams.co.uk)sweet, honey- and orange-peel-scented
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Flagstone Noon Gun Dry White 2009 (£6.99, Tesco; 14% abv)tangy, rounded, refreshing blend of chenin blanc, viognier and sauvignon
Réserve de la Saurine VdeP du Gard 2008 (£5.99, Marks & Spencer; 13.5% abv)delightful blend of grenache blanc and clairette blanche – Rhôneish and appley
Borgo San Leo Prosecco NV (£5.99 on offer until Tuesday, Waitrose; 11% abv)has good texture and grip
Scotland on Sunday - Will Lyons
Pol Roger Pure, Champagne, France, £35bone dry; Its character matches light dishes.
Bollinger La Grande Année 2000, £55-£60inviting caramel and cinnamon notes on the nose, with a hint of spice
Ridgeview Merret Bloomsbury 2006, UK, £19.99by far the best English sparkling wine on the market, outperforming Nyetimber
the Telegraph - Jonathan Ray
Tesco Finest Premier Cru Brut NV (£14.98 until Jan 5; Tesco)full of rich, velvety fruit backed by a crisp, dry finish.
Bredon Brut NV (£13.99 until Jan 5; Waitrose)Crisp and dry with meaty fruit and an elegant toasty finish.
1999 Pol Roger (£39.99 until Jan 3; Oddbins)One of the great Champagne names at a great price
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV (£17.99 until Feb 1; Majestic)boasts a creamy mousse and plenty of toast and brioche flavours.
Louis Chaurey Brut NV (£12.99 until Jan 1; Marks & Spencer)fresh and appealing, with charming citrus notes and a subtle buttery finish
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