week beginning 14/01/2013

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Mail on Sunday - Olly Smith

NV House Pinot Noir (Romania) Ł4.79 Sainsbury's

A juicy, light red that offers good value

Paparuda Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (Romania) Ł6.99 Wine rack

Zippy, full-flavoured; intensity and a tropical twist

Tinto da Anfora 2009 (Portugal) Ł8.49 Waitrose

spicy complexity along with a rich, intense fruit

Golden Valley Grasevina 2011 (Croatia) Ł8.99 Marks & Spencer

an utterly unique white; both zesty and aromatic

Waimea Estate Pinot Gris 2010/11 (New Zealand) Ł8.99 Majestic

juicy rich texture and stacks of generous, fruity fun

the Independent - Anthony Rose

Tesco Finest* Teroldego. Ł6 until 22 January, Tesco

Like an Italian beaujolais thanks to its supple tannins and vibrant fruit

2010 Le Grand Chai Haut-Medoc. Ł10.99 on offer Laithwaites

approachable now but can be stashed for a couple of years

2010 Domaine du Grapillon d'Or Gigondas. Ł18.99, Waitrose

fragrant, blackberryish southern Rhone red infused with spice

the Observer - David Williams

Finest Alsace Riesling, France 2011 (Ł7.99, Tesco)

intensely aromatic with white flowers and lime zest

Bodegas Ochoa 8A Mil Gracias Graciano 2008 (Ł11.99, Hennings; thefinewinecompany)

deep, dark and vivid in colour and flavour, with blackberry and pepper spice

Benedicte and Stéphane Tissot Savagnin, Jura, France (Ł23, thewinesociety)

reminds me of dry sherry; intensely nutty, salty savoury character

The Guardian - Fiona Beckett

Bradley's Quench Ginger Beer. Sells around Bristol, Bath and Wells Ł2.99

has a delicious dash of lemon peel

Stone's Original Ginger Wine (Ł5.50-Ł5.80; 13.5% abv)

seems to me to have got lighter and sweeter than it used to be

Aldi Church's Ginger Wine Ł2.99.

copycat version

The King's Ginger (Ł18.99-Ł21 drinkfinder; Whisky Exchange; some Waitrose, BBR)

full-strength (41% abv), sweet, cockle-warming liqueur

Bath Ales' Ginger Hare (from indies around the West Country for Ł2.65

invigorating; try with stir-fries or other light Chinese dishes

The Scotsman - Brian Elliott

2009 Vinalba Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Patagonia. 14.5%, Ł8.99, Co-op

Beautifully rich; full, bramble fruit topped off by nice mocha touches

2011 Terras Gauda O Rosal Rias Baixas, 12.5%, Ł11.97, Costco

sharp lime and orange acidity and the textured apricot fruit

the Telegraph - Susy Atkins

Marks & Spencer Pure Squeezed Orange, Lemon and Lime Juice (Ł1.99 for 1 litre)

balance between the tart and sweet citrus flavours is spot on

Firefly Grapefruit and Passionfruit Drink (Sainsbury's, Ł2 for 75cl)

light, succulent, refreshing appeal appropriate for January

Twinings Lime and Ginger Sensation (Waitrose, Ł2.29 for 20 bags)

The soothing ginger and zingy citrus work well together in this tea

the Telegraph - Victoria Moore

Domaine G Descombes Regnie 2011 France (12%, Caves de Pyrene, Ł14.99)

tastes like “spring and winter in one glass” as my friend put it

Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon Côte du Py 2011 France (13%, Berry Bros, Ł17.25)

Morgon is one of the most masculine, with a distinctive weight and dark intensity

Julien Sunier Fleurie 2011 France (13%, Roberson, Ł18.95)

reminiscent of peonies covered in summer dew; juicy and springlike

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