week beginning 29/08/2011
Why not print this page off as your shopping list?Mail on Sunday – Olly Smith
Bordiere Nord Marsanne Viognier 2010, 2 @ £5.99, majesticImagine a lemon, peach and apricot fused into a superfruit
Tesco Finest Soave Superiore 2009, £6.99 Tescosubtle fragrance, softly refreshing peach-like flavour
Flors de Nelas Selecão 2009, Dão 2009. £7.99, Sainsbury’ssleek texture, attractive floral aromas and a twist of spice
Castillo la Paz Tempranillo/Syrah 2010, Spain. £6.99, Waitroseoodles of dark fruity flavour, a whiff of floral scent
Tesco Finest Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc 2010, £7.99 tescoCrisp, appley invogoration, a touch of richness and subtle hint of spice
the Telegraph – Victoria Moore
D’Arenberg High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2009. (14.5%, £10.99, some Sainsbury’s)beautifully classic, tower-like structure to this brambly 100 per cent Aussie cab
Santa Rita 120 Carmenere 2010 Rapel Valley, Chile (13.5%, larger Co-ops, £6.99)A ruffled texture, bolstered with thick ripeness; black tea leaves and mulberries
Château Lascombes 1996 Margaux, France (12.5%, M&S 60 stores and online, £60)richly perfumed; dry floral smell that reminds me of a bunch of violets
the Independent – Anthony Rose
Marks & Spencer 2010 Fiano Sannio DOC. £5.99, until 4 Septembercrisp appley and pear fruitiness; clean, dry aftertaste
2009 Baron de Ley Graciano. £8.99, Tescorich, dark cherry and mulberry fruit characters; trenchant blade of acidity
Pol Roger Réserve NV Brut Champagne. £28 until Monday week, Majesticstylish toasty aromas and intense baked apple mousse that explode on the tongue
the Observer – David Williams
Tapanappa Foggy Hill Pinot Noir, Australia 2009 (£27.90, slurp; £24.16 Nickolls & Perks)seductive, graceful, sleek and complex
Domaine Vistalba Viñalba Malbec/Syrah, Argentina 2009 (£8.48, Asda)really punchy blend; luscious dark fruit towards the plummy end of the spectrum
The Society’s Exhibition Gewurztraminer, Alsace 2007 (£13.95, Wine Society)notes of spice and flowers in bloom and a caressing, silky feel
the Guardian – Fiona Beckett
2009 Caligiore Malbec (£8.99, vinceremos.co.uk; 14% abv)gorgeous; drink it with something deeply savoury
Bucaro Montepulciano d’Abruzzo 2009 (£9.99, vinceremos; 14% abv)smoky brambly red; Perfect for a rich aubergine bake.
Château La Rezé Minervois Blanc 2010 (£8.99, tesco.com; 13% abv)lush blend of roussanne, grenache blanc and muscat
Chateau La Rezé Minervois Rouge (£8.99, tesco.com; 12.5%)blend of syrah and mourvèdre, is terrific, too
Scotland on Sunday – Brian Elliot
2011 Tesco Finest Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. £7.99 until 6 Sep, Tescolively gooseberry-based acidity using quality grapes.
2010 Piccini Orange Label Chianti. Two for £10 until 30 Aug, SainsburyLight and young chianti, with soft, cherry and currant tanginess
2010 Siegel Riesling Mosel, Germany. £8.49, Inverarity One to OneBeautifully clean riesling with lime-based acidity and tropical fruit
the Telegraph – Susy Atkins
Jacob’s Creek Riesling 2010, Australia (Sains, Waitr, Booths, from £7.59)succulent lemon and lime, and a mouthwatering finish
Mullygrubber Semillon-Chardonnay 2010, Australia (greatwesternwine.co.uk, £6.75)Well-balanced, juicy but not cloying; pineapple and papaya and a dab of butter
The Opportunist Sauvignon Blanc-Riesling, Adelaide (regencywines.co.uk, £6.99)tangy, zesty, lime-scented; a hint of fresh fennel on the finish
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