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the Independent – Terry Kirby
Domaine Sainte Anne Notre Dame des Cellettes 2011. £14.85, hhandc.co.uk
reliable, comforting structure and deep flavours
Nero d’Avola Terre Sicilian 2012. £7.75, jascots
vibrant, peppery, silky-with-a-touch-of-bitter-chocolate characteristics
A Fistful of Schist, Coastal 2012. £6.50, thewinesociety
spicily robust blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsault
the Observer – David Williams
Tenute Fiorebelli Cabaletta, Veneto, Italy 2011 (£8.99, thewinecompany)
hefty, bittersweet red they make entirely from desiccated grapes
Torre del Falasco Vapolicella Superiore Ripasso 2011 (£8.95, thewinesociety)
happy mid-point between simple cherry freshness (and) brooding, raisiny weight
Collemattoni Rosso di Montalcino, Italy 2010 (£15.95, Lea & Sandeman)
supple succulence
Collemattoni Brunello 2008 (£31.95, also at Lea & Sandeman)
gorgeously aromatic; will come into its own in five years’ time
Malvira Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Italy 2010 (£11.99, Waitrose)
graceful, fluent, subtly floral and fresh-cherry juicy
The Guardian – Fiona Beckett
Edoardo Miroglio Brut Zero (£16 Theatre of Wine)
one of the best-value sparkling wines I’ve drunk in an age
Miroglio 2010 Soli Red (£9.30; Theatre of Wine)
a fresh-tasting, bordeaux-like blend
Zagreus St Dimitar Mavrud 2011 (£7.70; Theatre of Wine)
soft, plummy
Zagreus Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (£8.50 – £10.50 Swig, ToWine, Good Wine Shop)
mature, plummy; harks back to Bulgaria’s glory days
Zagreus Vinica 2010 (£14.40 Theatre of Wine)
amarone-style mavrud: pricey, but much cheaper than the real thing
Waitrose Enira Bulgarian Red 2009 (£11.99 at 20 branches and online)
full-bodied bordeaux blend of merlot, petit verdot and cabernet
Tesco Reka Valley Bulgarian Merlot 2012 (£20.94 for six Tesco online)
relatively light
Tesco Simply Merlot (£4.49)
worth a punt, too. But Bulgaria can do much better
The Scotsman – Rose Murray-Brown
MAN O’ WAR DREADNOUGHT SYRAH 2009 (£29, oxfordwine; Philglas; Vineking)
fleshy ripeness, savoury edge; very impressive effort
CRAGGY RANGE SYRAH 2010 (£18, thewinesociety)
Peppers, velvet smooth palate, ripe tannins
TRINITY HILL GIMBLETT GRAVELS SYRAH 2011 (£14.95, greatwesternwine)
ripe, succulent well-made syrah has vibrancy, black pepper and spice
TINPOT HUT SYRAH 2009 (£17.50, oldbridgewine)
elegant berried fruits, cinnamon undertones, toasty notes
VIDAL LEGACY SERIES SYRAH 2009 (£16, thedrinkshop.com)
really attractive with a cool peppery Rhone-like palate
VILLA MARIA CELLAR SELECTION SYRAH 2011 (£16, Oddbins)
good introduction to Kiwi syrah with light liquorice and violet notes
the Telegraph – Hamish Anderson
Henriques & Henriques 3-year-old Full Rich NV, Madeira £10.49, Waitrose
intense flavours of raisin, dark brown sugar and fig
Barbeito Boal Reserva NV, Madeira £13 (500ml), Oddbins
rich toasted nuts and Christmas pudding; zesty acidity
Blandy’s 10-year-old Sercial, Madeira £17.99 (500ml), Morrisons
citrus peel and a mellow, comforting background of old wood furniture
Mail on Sunday – Olly Smith
Old Grand Dad 114 Bourbon. £39.95, amazon.co.uk
Powerful like a fistful of flaming sultanas
FEW Bourbon. £38.95 Masterofmalt
Superb! Pear, marxipan and orange peel; bright, vibrant
Woodford Reserve Bourbon. £31.50 Waitrose
Mellow fruity warmth and bright, clean finish
Maker’s Mark Bourbon. £29.50, Sainsbury’s
Smooth, bright marzipan character and scrumptuous spice
Darting Duckheimer Kabinett Riesling Trocken 2012. £9.49, M&S
Gorgeous scent – think orange blossom – and very refreshing
the Telegraph – Victoria Moore
Val de Pedron Monastrell 2012 Alicante, Spain (13.5%, £7.99, M&S)
smooth and relaxed, ripe and comfortable; easy-going Spanish red
Zalze Shiraz/mourvedre/viognier 2012 South Africa (13.5%, £5.99 Waitrose)
Bursting with life and intensity, this is a full-flavoured blend
Godello As Caixas 2012 Spain (13%, £7.99 Majestic)
tastes of ripe pears and white blossom; refreshing to boot