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All the usual Thursday content today, plus a bit about why it’s in the form it is.
Save over 20% on this pair of Top Tips.
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An established Australian producer joins a (relatively) new operation from Eastern Europe in today’s parade of great value, well-made wines.
First of the 2022 Sauvignons
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Along with the regular favourites, today’s post has tidings of the 2022 New Zealand sauvignon harvest and wine produced from it.
Yes decent £5 wines still exist but…
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Average wine prices are rising and fewer budget wines reach the quality levels necessary for a recommendation here,so grab these two while you can.
Best of “The Best”
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Today’s main feature looks at classic wines that drop into a more affordable category courtesy of Morrisons latest 10-week promotion on parts of its “Best” range.
Portugal and Romania show their “value” credentials
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Uncomplicated but impressive Romanian pinot noir and Portuguese alvarinho top the bill in today’s selections. Read on to see precisely why.
Superstar Sunday Best and Friday Treat Options
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A look at rosé through the century opens today’s post which goes on to recommend wines from Languedoc and an “off-piste” part of Spain.
A Double Treat from Tesco and Majestic
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A rich Italian red and zesty but sweet edged chardonnay lead the parade in today’s Top Tips selections.
A Bumper Issue to Boost your Weekend
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A sizeable and varied mix for you today ranging from Chianti to Channel crossings and from bubbles to a Rhone stalwart.
Wine from Two Top Value French Regions
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One corner of France provides both today’s Top Tips that bring us expertly made wines that also punch well above their respective price points.