Red Alerts for Christmas
Dispel doubts about which Christmas red wines to buy by using my guide that ranges from Spain to Adelaide with bottles that start at £7.50.
My latest stars from the supermarket shelves
A rare budget Bordeaux and a classic but unpretentious white
Sweetness and Fortification for Christmas
Our countdown to Christmas begins today – with recommendations for sweet wines as well as ports and sherries to suit that very special season.
Two great value supermarket bottles
A select harvest Rioja and a soft Pinot Grigio.
Party wines from a hard-pressed nation
South African producers have had an especially hard time with Covid restrictions and deserve our support – hence this selection of great value party wines from their winelands.
South Africa to northern Spain
An Extra Special Chenin Blanc and light but juicy Rioja.
November’s Sunday Best
Sunday Best selections take the MidWeek Wines philosophy a rung up the price ladder to give you wines above the £10 barrier (only just sometimes) you can buy with confidence.
A modern Californian white and a refreshing Italian red
Time to take Californian Chardonnay off the naughty step
Look what Waitrose Found – and Loved
Get ahead of prophesied wine price increases with my guide on what tastes good among the unfamiliar grapes that grace Waitrose’s update to its “Loved & Found” range.
Two top supermarket bottles at £6
A new vintage Pecorino and a juicy South African Cinsault.