Mail Order Magic – The Wine Society that Delivers Christine Austin November 10, 2018 Drink, Wine There is something very enjoyable about a Wine Society tasting. For a start the reasonable number of wines put up for tasting means that the whole lot can be done and dusted in a couple of hours. This...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin November 10, 2018 Drink, Wine Koha Gisborne Chardonnay 2017, New Zealand, 13%, Marks and Spencer down from £8 to £6 until 3 December Stylish, rounded peach-driven flavours, with lime and just a hint of oak adding texture. Perfect...
Pick of the Bunch – The best wine selection from Waitrose and Marks and Spencer Christine Austin November 4, 2018 Drink, Wine It has been tasting season again when the major supermarkets twist off the stelvins and uncork their clarets for the waiting palates of the press. I have sniffed, swirled and spat my way through around 1000...
Toast of Spain – Time for Rioja Christine Austin November 4, 2018 Drink, Wine Now that leaves are falling off the trees and there is a definite chill in the air it is time to move to the Rioja end of the wine rack. Loved for its soft, round, warming flavours, raspberry fruit, maybe a...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin November 4, 2018 Drink, General, Wine Extra Special Barossa Chardonnay 2017, Australia, Asda £5.98 Not on offer but a great value, easy-drinking Chardonnay with ripe, aromatic melon and pear fruit. Good on its own or with creamy pasta and...
Off The Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 27, 2018 Drink, Wine Taste the Difference Furmint 2016, Hungary, 12.5%, Sainsbury down from £10 to £8.50 until 30 October Furmint is one of Hungary’s local grapes and it is delicious with notes of honeysuckle, peach and...
Northern Highlights – Best wine buys from Morrisons and Booths Christine Austin October 23, 2018 Drink, Wine In terms of size and market share Booths and Morrisons are at opposite ends of the supermarket spectrum, but they have a lot in common. Both are northern-based and were founded back in the 19thcentury, with...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 20, 2018 Drink, Wine Maree d'Ione Organic Fiano 2017, Puglia, Italy, 12.5%, Waitrose down from £8.79 to £6.49 until 30 October Herb-dusted ripe apple, pear and peachy notes with a rounded texture and crisp, clean finish. Try...
Amour and more – the names to look out for in Burgundy Christine Austin October 17, 2018 Drink, Wine There are several things wrong with Burgundy. It is very complicated, very expensive and sometimes it can be a bit of a gamble. Only last week when I opened a rather good bottle of red Burgundy at the York...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 13, 2018 Drink, Wine Plaimont Côtes de Gascogne 2017, France, 11.5%, Sainsbury down from £7.50 to £6.25 until 30 October Crisp and refreshing with notes of pink grapefruit and lemon. Ideal as an aperitif or pour alongside...