The Observer – David Williams
Gouguenheim Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina 2013 (£8.40, Tanners; £8.59, Adnams)
beautifully fragrant and genuine bargain cabernet from high-altitude vines
Catena DV Cabernet Franc, Argentina 2012 (£9.99, Tesco)
cabernet franc is beautifully rendered in this silky red
Trivento Amado Sur Torrontes/Viognier/Chardonnay, Argentina 2010 (£9.97, Asda)
a spicy, floral alternative to the rich whites of Alsace
The Guardian – Fiona Beckett
Chateau Musar 2007 (14% abv; £21.99 Waitrose)
in no way a conventional; should definitely be on your bucket list
Bolfan Primus Orange Pinot Sivi 2012 (£14 Marks & Spencer; 14% abv)
tastes (deliciously, in my view) of hunza apricots and quince
Broc Cellars Vine Starr Zinfandel 2013 (£27.95 at Roberson; 12.5% abv)
headily perfumed; seductively silky texture of a top red burgundy
The Scotsman – Brian Elliott
2012 Finest Domaine Aubermesnil Fitou, France. £5.99 on offer Tesco
plum, cherry and clove with touches of herbs and pleasingly soft tannins
2013 Domaine Gadais Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie La Grande Cuvee. £8 M&S
customary freshness and green apple flavours shine through
the Telegraph – Hamish Anderson
2013 Taste the Difference Gruner Veltliner £7.50, Sainsbury’s
grassy, green pepper- and peach-tinged; immediate and refreshing
2013 Blaufrankisch, Feiler-Artinger, Burgenland £11.29, Waitrose (6 stores)
upfront, instant hit of fruit before peppery spice and tobacco take over
2013 Beerenauslese ‘Terrassen’, Domane Wachau, Wachau £18.99 (half), Hennings
rich and honeyed with hints of the tropics but it is wonderfully balanced
the Independent – Terry Kirby
Casa Silva Los Lingues Carmenere 2012. £13.95, caviste
smooth and silky; distinctive coffee and plum-fruit flavours
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Fairtrade Carmenere 2012. £8
juicy, vibrant and very moreish. Try with meatballs
Torres Santa Digna Carmenere 2012. £7.75 aitkenwines; £8.99 finewinesdirectuk
Soft and fresh, lots of black fruit flavours
the Telegraph – Victoria Moore
Domaine de la Mordoree Lirac La Dame Rousse 2011 (14.5%; Lea & Sandeman, £15.95)
this oaked syrah-grenache blend can take its 14.5%; a magical drink
La Grange des Combes St-Chinian-Roquebrun 2012 France (14%; Majestic, £8.65)
smoky crackle you find in roasted green teas
Morrison’s Signature Gruner Veltliner 2013 Austria (12.5%; Morrisons, £6.99)
Think white pepper and grapefruit
The Independent – Anthony Rose
2013 Paul Mas Marsanne. £7.99, The Co-operative
delightfully aromatic; bright, peachy richness etched with a strong apple bite
2013 Mâcon La Roche Vineuse, Domaine Chêne. £13, Marks & Spencer
accomplished and full-flavoured Mâconnais chardonnay
2011 Tenuta Chiccheri Valpolicella Ripasso. £20, Oddbins
richness and intensity with a balancing freshness