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A grand brand to keep at hand

As the latest Tesco promotion seems heavily inclined towards brands, I have tasted through a number of their branded wines and am hugely impressed by one red in particular.

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There’s a Lot to like here

The second group of Lot Series wines are now in Aldi stores and, like its predecessor, brings us some outstanding wines but, while you are in the store, pick up a fabulous white too.

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Breaking News

Two pieces of news gentlefolk. First Tesco were kind enough to tweet about my newspaper recommendation of a rather tasty red which has not yet

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7 Steps Beyond Finest

Tesco’s Finest* range usually brings us reliable, well made wine but, this time, I have walked past that shelf to give my thoughts on some of the other bottles currently on promotion.

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Defining moments for top retailer

Sorry folks but problems with software have kept me from adding posts for a few days. Here though are my (slightly belated) thoughts on Majestic’s new Definition range – a selection that includes a terrific pinot noir and some chardonnay that hits its target perfectly.

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Little known heroes from the Odd Squad

What connects an Italian region you have scarcely heard of with two off-beat red blends from areas off most people’s radar? Actually, all three are currently on offer at Waitrose. And which one would I recommend? Answer = all three!

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