week beginning 06/11/2011

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Mail on Sunday - Olly Smith

Taste the Difference Barrihuelo Rioja Crianza 2007, Ł8.99, Sainsbury's

perfect structure and balance for snuggling up to a roast dinner

See Saw Shiraz Mourvedre 2009, Australia, Ł8.99 Waitrose

Dark and deep with a twist of smoky spice; rich, round red

Clocktower Pinot Noir, 2009, New Zealand, Ł11.99, Marks & Spencer

Delivers the goods; Perfume, savoury complexity, fine structure

Prosecco La Marca Superior 2010, Ł14.99, Majestic

A sherbert buzz of tangerine and pear froth; fun, classy

Quinto do Crasto Douro Red 2009. 2 at Ł8.99, Majestic

Intensely fragrant; a spectrum of intense, spicy dark flavours

the Telegraph - Victoria Moore

Pasico Old Vine Monastrell Shiraz 2010 Spain (13.5%, Sainsbury’s, Ł5.99)

superb concentration and just a slight tinge of sweetness

Domaine Paul Blanck Gewürztraminer 2009 Alsace, (13.5%, Waitrose, Ł10.99 on offer)

This smells of a rose garden at dawn, tastes of ginger and fresh lychees

Cuveé Extreme Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2008 (14.5%, M&S 150 stores, Ł9.99)

a taste of late summer for a dark winter’s night

the Independent on Sunday - Terry Kirkby

Doña Dominga Petit Verdot Gran Reserva 2009. Ł12.99, Tesco

succulent, juicy, moreish wine; firm tannins and chewy dark fruit

Domaine l'Aigle Limoux Chardonnay 2009. two at Ł8.49, Majestic

flavours are nuts and orchard fruits rather than being heavily tropical

Baron Amarillo Rioja Reserva 2006. Ł5.99, Aldi

terrifically priced, eminently drinkable; approachable and full-bodied

the Observer - David Williams

Percheron Old Vine Cinsault, South Africa 2010 (Ł5.79 rannochscott; Ł5.95, Wine Society)

exceptionally good value red full of soft fruit and silky tannins

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Priorat, Spain 2008 (Ł9.99, sainsburys.co.uk)

very powerful; slightly wild red full of dried black fruits and herbs

Domaine Gérard Morin Cuvée Ovide, Sancerre, France 2010 (Ł18.95, robersonwine.com)

an essential oil of elderflowers and just-mown grass shot through with minerals

the Guardian - Fiona Beckett

Thierry Puzelat, In Cot We Trust 2009 (Ł13.20 Les Caves de Pyrčne)

crazy but delicious unfiltered, unsulphured, almost smoky red

2010 Nieto Senetiner Reserva Malbec (Ł8.45, Grape & Grind 14.5% abv)

well-structured

Rigal The Original Malbec 2010 (down to Ł5,Asda; 13% abv)

first vintage a bit clunky; now much better balanced

Vińalba Malbec Syrah 2009 (down to Ł6 at Asda; 14.5% abv)

savoury, Rhôneish

Vińalba Cabernet Malbec Merlot 2010 (Ł9.99, larger Sainsbury's; 14.5% abv)

more elegant, structured; a really delicious wine; aged in French oak

Scotland on Sunday - Brian Elliott

Piccini Memoro Vino D’Italia Italy, 14%. Ł9.49, Tesco

rich and intense yet surprisingly soft; flavours of cherry and mocha

2010 Errazuriz Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Chile, 13.5%. Ł7.99, Majestic

Robust yet smooth gooseberry fruit overlaid with touches of mandarin

2008 Unfiltered Kontoyianni Merlot Greece, 13%. Ł11.99, Penicuik Wines

Blackcurrant-centred; combines vanilla with just enough tannic grip

the Telegraph - Susy Atkins

Waitrose Brut Champagne NV, France (Ł15.99 Wed 9 Nov 2011 - 6 Dec 2011)

fresh but buttery, vanilla-tinged champagne; depth of flavour

Torre del Falco Nero di Troia 2007, Italy (Waitrose, Ł4.99 Wed 9 Nov - 6 Dec)

smooth, ripe and soft; long notes of raspberry and cassis

Ridgeview Grosvenor Blanc de Blancs 2007/08, England (artisanandvine, Ł21.90)

A fine English sparkler; pineapple, yellow plum and a hint of creamy yogurt

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