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week beginning 14/06/2010
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
2009 Gers, Vin de Pays du Gers, France. Marks & Spencer, £3.99bristling with vibrant, herby, lemony fruit
2009 Vinalta Malbec, Domaine Vistalba, Argentina. Marks & Spencer, £6.49unoaked red oozing inky, earthy, fruit
2009 Pouilly-Fumé, Les Champalouettes. Sainsbury’s, £7.99Terrific, steely, minerally, green bean-stashed pouilly
2008 St Joseph, Les Chaponnes. Sainsbury’s, £8.79delicious bold, beefy, curranty; classic black pepper-spiked syrah
the Sunday Times - Bob Tyrer
Villiera Traditional Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2009 (£9.99 M&S)A bright, dry South African
Minérale+ 2009 Frantz Saumon (£13.99 Caves de Pyrène)Gorgeous, flowery and slightly off-dry
Château Pierre Bise L’Anclaie Coteaux du Layon 2007 (£17.95 Lea & Sandeman)Dazzlingly fresh, intensely floral, minerally yet rich — splendid
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2009 Casa Lella Catarratto. £4.98, AsdaRetaining good fresh acidity; delightfully zingy dry white.
2009 Cartagena Sauvignon Blanc 'Tres Viñedos'. £9.99, Marks & Spencerpowerfully scented, gooseberryish dry white.
2009 Villa Maria Clifford Bay Reserve Sauvignon Blanc. £13.49, Sainsbury'sintensity of gooseberry fruit concentration and richness; razor-sharp
the Times - Tim Atkin
2009 De Lucca Tannat, Uruguay (£8, 12.3%, www.winesofuruguay.co.uk)bright introduction to Uruguay’s signature grape; juicy plum and black cherry
2007 Asda Extra Special Primitivo Puglia (£6.98, 13.5%)Zinfandel with an Italian twist: savoury, spicy and ripe
2008 Dr Bassermann Jordan Riesling, Pfalz (£8.99, 10%, Waitrose)Riesling from the Pfalz; peachy, pineappley and rich.
2006 Miolo Millésime Brut, Brazil (£11.40, 12.5%, Coe Vintners)best sparkler I’ve had from South America: fine bubbles and toasty
2007 Ridgeview Cavendish, England (£15.99 by the case, 12%, Oddbins)pinot meunier-dominated blend is crisp and refreshing
2008 Tesco Finest Malbec Mendoza (£6.98, 13.5%)violet-scented malbec from Mendoza is smoky and brambly
2007 Côtes du Rhône Clos de Mont-Olivet (£7.49 x 2, 14%, Majestic)such a great vintage in the Rhône: juicey and unoaked with cloves
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Secano Estate Sauvignon Gris 2009 (£7.49, Marks & Spencer; 14% abv)from Chile's cool Pacific coast and bracing like sea-spray
Waitrose Reserve Shiraz St Hallett 2008 Barossa (£8.99; 14.5% abv)dark, perfumed and the best of Waitrose's own-label range
Scotsman - Rose Murray-Brown
Rum 66, 12 Year Old Family Reserve. £30, Royal Mile WhiskiesCoconut, raisins and treacle aromas; sweet, spicy, citrus fruit
Flagstone Free Run Sauvignon Blanc 2009. £9.99 Tesco onlineimpressive aromatic, juicy well-structured sauvignon
TMV Viktoria 2005. £13.99, LuviansSmells of bonfires and burnt marshmallows; intense, richly spicy
the Telegraph - Susy Atkins
Marco Porello Roero Arneis 2009 (Majestic, £7.99 for two)young, snappy white; crisp apple quality and hazelnut finish
Taste the Difference Gavi 2009, Piedmont (Sainsbury’s, £7.49)whiff of wood smoke; aniseed on the palate and a crisp, mineral finish
Monteforte Passo Avanti Soave 2008, Veneto (Waitrose, £7.99)cocktail of pears, limes and bananas on the finish
Valdo Marca Oro prosecco, Sainsbury’s £3.79Half bottle of lively, citrus-tinged Italian fizz
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