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Sep 26, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Le Moulin Rose de Malescasse 2020, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France
The blend of the Moulin Rose 2020 – a very good vintage – is more or less equal parts of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
Sep 19, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Pazo de Lusco Albariño 2023, RÃas Baixas, Spain
The white grape variety Albariño is better known to the world’s wine drinkers than the Spanish region from which it comes
Sep 12, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Pigeoulet Vaucluse 2022, Pays de Vaucluse, Rhône, France
I could argue the case for this being a summer, winter, spring or autumn wine. It’s one of those red wines that seems to suit all seasons
Sep 5, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Domaine Jones Les Parcelles Vieilles Vignes Blanc 2022, Vin de France
This is one of two new wines from Katie Jones in Languedoc-Roussillon, one white (this one) and one orange, both made in tiny quantities.
Aug 29, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva 2019, Rioja, Spain
Tasting this Rioja a couple of months ago reminded me just how consistently good some of the world’s most familiar wines are
Aug 22, 2024
Prime Time for Pink: 22 Rosés to See Out Summer 2024
Summer was late coming this year and so is my round-up rosés, but here it is, new wines and new vintages of old favourites, blazing a trail
Aug 22, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Waitrose Loved & Found Cerceal 2023, Dão, Portugal
This crisp, dry Portuguese white is an ideal wine to see you through to the end of the summer season
Aug 15, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Wave Crest Mount Benson Shiraz 2022, Mount Benson, Australia
This is a pure, fresh, cool-climate style of Aussie Shiraz, with enticing raspberry and white pepper flavours
Aug 8, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Esporão Monte Velho 2022, Alentejano, Portugal
This Portuguese red wine hits the holiday mood by delivering a whole lot of pleasure and an equal amount of character.
Aug 1, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Rogers & Rufus Rosé 2022, Barossa, Australia
This refreshing, pale, dry Barossa Grenache rosé defies all stereotypes of Australian wine
Jul 25, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Nuit de Lumières Petit Verdot 2023, Pays d’Oc, France
There’s nothing complicated about this week’s wine and that’s the point. It’s just a joy to drink – a big, comforting hug of juicy fruit
Jul 18, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Tbilvino Qvevris Kisi 2020, Kakheti, Georgia
This top-value, food-friendly Georgian amber wine is fermented in qvevri clay jars buried in the ground
Jul 11, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Château de Pougelon Fleurie Grille-Midi 2020, Fleurie, France
This lovely Fleurie from France's Beaujolais region is an ideal red wine for the summer
Jul 4, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Juan Gil Jumilla Blanco 2023, Jumilla, Spain
This refreshing, dry and aromatic Spanish Muscat is a perfect whie wine for summer drinking
Jun 20, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Abbotts & Delaunay Viognier Les Fleurs Sauvages 2022, Pays d'Oc, France
This sunny Viognier from the south of France is all orange blossom fragrance, juicy white-peach fruit and buoyant freshness
Jun 13, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2021, Italy
A great value, food-friendly Chianti Classico from an organic estate in the heart of the region
Jun 6, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Les Montys Le Parc Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie 2021, Loire, France
As I scheduled this stellar organic Muscadet in for today, I noticed that it’s National Fish & Chip Day. A perfect pairing!
May 30, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Teliani Valley Winery 97 Kakhuri No.8 2020, Kakheti, Georgia
This amber wine from Georgia, made from white grapes fermented with their skins, like red wine, pairs very well with food
May 23, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Kanonkop Kadette Pinotage 2021, Stellenbosch, South Africa
This approachable, elegant South African red is a great barbecue wine for everything from steak and burgers to stuffed peppers
May 16, 2024
WINE OF THE WEEK: Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2021/2022, South Australia
Two vintages of a classic, mouthwatering Eden Valley dry Riesling to pair with prawns, scallops, smoked and white fish, and salads
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