Brian Elliott is an established wine journalist, taster, judge and writer with a weekly column in Scottish newspapers.
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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.
A new vintage Pecorino and a juicy South African Cinsault.
What’s on offer and where to buy it.
An Extra Special Douro and a South African white Grenache.
A review of enjoyable everyday wines just joining the Aldi range plus a nod towards joys that await us at Christmas time
A well-made Pinotage and a textured Pinot Grigio blend.
What links – vivid picpoul, chardonnay from somewhere unexpected and grapes that laboured under mistaken identity for years? All are available at online retailers and all are warmly commended in today’s post.
Where to find a lovely, light £5 Riesling and a juicy Southern Rhone blend.
Seven factors that will probably affect wine prices in the coming month – and four things you might like to do about it.
A well-crafted Vouvray and a star Syrah from Southern France.
