Brian Elliott is an established wine journalist, taster, judge and writer with a weekly column in Scottish newspapers.
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With so much more online traffic these days, my regular “Pick of the Clicks” review takes on added significance with its customary array of recommended wines from established online retailers.
A well-priced New Zealand Sauvignon and fruity but solid Montepulciano.
Here’s my follow up look at Eastern Europe where geology, climate and terrific local grape varieties lead to great value wines.
A rounded Riesling from Germany’s innovative Pfalz region and a nicely crafted Spanish red.
The latest Lidl “Wine Tour” promotion has just gone live and here (to me) are its highlights … two lovely Italian whites, three cracking compatriot reds plus contributions from Hungary and France.
A bargain Spanish red and a delicate Italian white.
No need to agonise over whether peer or commentators’ verdicts on wines are better. Today’s post highlights 6 wines with 4+ stars on the web that also meet the criteria I use when recommending wine
An excellent Portuguese red and a tasty Viognier Chenin blend.
Reversing newsman Horace Greeley’s (alleged) advice, today’s post goes east to hunt down inexpensive but reliable wines from Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania
A Picpoul and a Pecorino – two revived grapes for around £6.
