Brian Elliott is an established wine journalist, taster, judge and writer with a weekly column in Scottish newspapers.
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Moving up a level from the “everyday” wine stars MidWeek Wines constantly pinpoints can generate further terrific options as illustrated by this “overflow” post from my latest Sunday Best feature.
An exotic New Zealand Sauvignon and a winning celebrity Cabernet Sauvignon.
Caution and conservatism constrain many wine buying decisions so it is good see a major retailer introducing a range of reliable and enjoyable “off the beaten track” wines to tread the same path as our “Under the Radar” posts.
A smooth fruity Rioja and a fresh aromatic Pinot Grigio.
For summer celebrations we need wine that moves up a step from the customary “vin ordinaire” – Sunday Best choices do that for you.
A grassy but delicate Sauvignon and a great value Cote du Rhone.
Like Britain’s premium discounters, MidWeek Wines doggedly pursues “wallet-friendly but trusty” wines and here are some recent additions to the range at Aldi.
An Extra Special Douro and a rich, juicy Australian Pinot Grigio.
Don’t we all love those raspberry and milk chocolate elements that malbec brings to the party but which High Street malbecs top my personal list?
A South African Pinotage Malbec and a great value Languedoc Picpoul, both £7 or under.
