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week beginning 31/12/2007
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?the Times - Jane MacQuitty
Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé Brut, Roberson £34.95 until Jan 12gorgeous, meaty, raspberry-charged, dark rose-red version
Pol Roger White Foil, Roberson £19.95 until January 12delicious non-vintage Brut, renowned for its consistent style
2006 Graffigna Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon, Co-op £2.99 until Jan 6pleasant, light, beefy, briary Argentine red at a knock-down price
2006 Cellar Reserve, Coonawarra Cabernet, Co-op, £5.99 until Jan 6bold, fat, oaky, spiced cabernet from Australia¹s top red wine region
2006 Palandri Pinnacle, Semillon-Sauvignon, Somerfield £4.49 until Jan 1glorious, grapey, lime and grapefruit zest-spiked white
2004 Palandri Pinnacle, Shiraz, Somerfield, £4.49 until January 1.big, bold, burly, blackberry-charged; soft, juicy, creamy, velvety fruit
the Sunday Times - Joanna Simon
2001 Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port, £11.99 (Tesco, Oddbins)Deep, sweet blackberry, pepper and coffee-chocolate flavours
2001 Niepoort LBV Port, £12.50-£12.99 (Tanners, Rackham, Wine Lib)Concentrated, vibrantly fruity, with a hint of chocolate
2001 Tanners Crusted Port, £13.95 TannersGreat-value alternative to true vintage port. Needs decanting
2006 Roero Arneis, Malvira. £12.95 selected Sainsbury’sperfume of pears and apples, with flavours of quince, spice and pepper
the Independent - Anthony Rose
2006 Cono Sur Reserva Pinot Noir Reserve. £4.99 until 3 Jan, Tescostrawberry-scented red has a touch of smoky oak.
2007 The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough. buy 2 = £6.99, Majesticbracingly refreshing wine; assertive aromas and juicy flavours
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er cru Cherbaudes 2001 Beaumont. £29.42 Domaine DirectNow at its perfect peak; mature, savoury Côte de Nuits
the Observer - Tim Atkin
1999 Bollinger Grande Année (2 @ £44.99 Majestic)complex, dry, powerful
1998 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne (2 @ £65.99 Majestic)nutty, more delicate - both wonderful Champagnes.
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Fino Superior (£5.99)yeasty, multi-faceted
Hidalgo Manzanilla Pasada Pastrana (£9.99, select Waitrose)toasty, tangy
2004 Pulenta Estate Gran Corte, Mendoza (£15.95, Berry Bros)profound, concentrated, yet stylish
2005 Châteauneuf du Pape André Brunel (£24.95, Armit)comparatively forward, but totally delicious
2004 Chassagne-Montrachet Joseph Belland (£32, larger M&S)fresh, creamy, oak-kissed
Taste the Difference South African Sauvignon Blanc (£6.99, Sains)herbal, Semillon-influenced 2007
2004 Domaine Bellegarde, Cuvée Thibault Jurançon (£12.50 Jeroboams)a honey and tropical fruit-like stunner
the Telegraph - Jonathan Ray
2003 Marqués de la Concordia Rioja Reserva, (£4.99 Majestic)soft, black cherry fruit goes well with so many different festive dishes
2004 Château Desmirail, (£23; Marks & Spencer)classy claret from a lovely vintage; soft, mellow and smooth
2004 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay (£30; Harrods, Self, Averys, N Young)scrumptious and full of grapefruit and subtle tropical fruit
1996 Dow's Quinta do Bomfim Port (£21.99; Thresher, Tesco)festooned with awards and ready to drink now
the Guardian - Victoria Moore
Ninth Island Pinot Noir 2005 £9.99, Waitrose; £9.49, Boothslithe end of pinots, offering delicate, berry-scented refreshment
Cos Pithos Cerasuolo di Vittoria 2006, £13.99, Caves de Pyrenea tinge of liquorice, a suggestion of earth
Yering Station Shiraz Viognier 2005, £9.99, Sainsbury'ssmooth and aromatic
Tarrawarra Estate Pinot Noir 2002, £21.49, Philglass & Swiggotso nicely balanced, it's tasty just to roll around your mouth
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