This week’s top tips and current promotions

A summery white and an aromatic Australian red. Plus the latest supermarket wine offers.

As we are being encouraged to travel more on two wheels, it seems appropriate that this week’s top tips include a summery white from Chile’s bike-loving wine producer. I also bring you news of current offers at Waitrose and Asda, plus an aromatic Australian red for £5.

2018 McGuigan Classic Cabernet Sauvignon (£5 at Asda):

Asda currently has two McGuigan reds around this price. This is the one I would recommend though, despite being slightly dearer.

It has aromatic cherry and red plum fruit with touches of cranberry, firm acidity, pleasingly soft tannin and herbal depth with baking spice elements.

2019 Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier (£6 – instead of £7.50 until 16 June – at Morrisons):

Chile’s Cono Sur operation has a long history of sustainable working. Workers travel to the vineyards by bike (hence the name of this range) and over 1000 “pest control” geese roam among the vines.

This wine is a bit special too with floral-influenced mango and apricot fruit, good mandarin centred acidity and a welcome savoury finish.

Current promotions

At Waitrose

The latest Waitrose wine promotion is now in full swing. Below is a selection of bottles that, I think, are worth a look before the promotion ends on 30th June.