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Finest Dessert Semillon 2008. £6.49 Tescolemony, mango-sweet, rich and syrupy
Elio Perrone Moscato D'Asti 2011. £6.75 The Wine Societythink sherbert lemons and elderflower fizz
Taste the Difference 12-Year-Old Pedro Ximinez. £7.99 Sainsbury'sdark and gloopy, a bit like a hoard of figs and dates
Seriously Plummy Grand reserve Maury. £10.29 Waitrosefist of berry fruits with a dollop of aromatic spice
Quinta do Cerdo Pedro Basta 2008. £12.50 The Wine SocietyIntense, moreish, sleek and perfectly balanced
the Telegraph - Victoria Moore
Syrah Aymura 2009 Chile (14%, M&S 250 stores only, £11.99)marries Chilean richness with Rhône-like overtones — think bacon fat and smoke
Château Segonzac Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux, (14.5%, Waitrose £7.99 until 8 May)modern, smooth and easy, with malbec in the blend
Domaine Houchart Rose 2011 Côtes de Provence (13.5%, Wine Society, £7.50)pale, dry rosé, chilled, refreshing, tasting of Provence
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2010 Tesco Finest* Gavi. £5.98 until 30 AprilAromatic with zingy apple flavours, good weight; lively bite
2011 Secano Paico Vineyard Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc. Marks & Spencer, £11.99intense fruit quality that's gooseberryish in Sancerre mould
2007 Sideral, Altair. £16.99, D Byrne; Wood Winters; Wines of Interestchocolatey opulence, fresh mint undertone and pristine fruit
the Observer - David Williams
Domaine du Cros Lo Sang del Pais, Marcillac 2011 (£7.95, Wine Soc; Highbury)highly distinctive and refreshing red; vivid dark raspberry fruit
Herencia Altés Benufet Garnatxa Blanca, Spain 2010 (£12.99, Noel Young)dense, textured mouthful of melon, tropical fruit and savoury flavours
Querciabella Chianti Classico, Italy 2009 (6 at £21.50 each, Armit)effortlessly pure and refined Chianti
The Guardian - Fiona Beckett
South Ridge Blanc de Noirs 2009 (12.5% abv, Laithwaites £19.99)full-bodied structure and deep, pinkish-bronze colour
Oliver's Classic Perry (Bristol Cider Shop £2.75; 5.4% abv)refreshing, medium-dry gently sparkling style
Charles Martell Owler ( ristol Cider Shop £39.50 for 50cl)Poire William-like pear spirit; made from his own pears
The Durham Brewery's Magus Light Bitter (£2.99 Corks of Cotham)Citrussy, refreshing, with a lovely aromatic hop character
Portobello Road No 171 Gin (£24.95 Gerry's; £29.99 Selfridges; 42% abv)big hit of juniper and a rich, soft, citrussy flavour
The Scotsman - Rose Murray-Brown
Chateau Beneyt 2009 (£6.25, The Wine Society)Uncomplicated by oak, a charming fresh, honest claret
Chateau Griviere 2004 (£11.99 Majestic Wine)proof that modest 2004s are delicious now
Chateau Pey la Tour Reserve 2008 (£9.75, The Wine Society)A very appealing Bordeaux Superieur. Ripe and charming
Chateau Grillet 2010 (£6.49, Marks & Spencer)deep purple tinge, clean, bright, primary fruits and peardrop scents
Chateau La Rose Chatain 2007 (£9.99, Majestic)Tannins surprisingly firm, dry and austere. Disappointing
the Telegraph - Susy Atkins
Castillo La Paz Tempranillo Syrah 2010, Spain (Waitrose, £5.46 until 8 May)classic Spanish aroma of sweet strawberry and vanilla cream
Rigal The Original Malbec 2010, France (Asda, £5 until 5 May)mouthwatering scent of juicy, plump, black cherries
DMZ Syrah 2009, De Morgenzon, South Africa (Majestic, £9.99)rich toffee, plus clove and ginger spicing and plenty of ripe blackcurrant
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