Yes decent £5 wines still exist but…
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.
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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.
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.
Uncomplicated but impressive Romanian pinot noir and Portuguese alvarinho top the bill in today’s selections. Read on to see precisely why.
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 rich Italian red and zesty but sweet edged chardonnay lead the parade in today’s Top Tips selections.
A sizeable and varied mix for you today ranging from Chianti to Channel crossings and from bubbles to a Rhone stalwart.
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.
All the usual gems today plus news of a new “25% off” promotion at Asda and a couple of Sunday Best selections to pick up when visiting their stores.
Today’s post provides a heads up about an inexpensive Aussie red as well as precipitating a possible re-think about the term “blush wines”.
A premium albariño leads the way in today’s post which also includes an intense Languedoc red and gentle rosé from the same region.