Lucky Break – Majestic Returns Christine Austin October 27, 2019 Drink, Wine It was as if they had never been away. The first Majestic tasting I have been to for at least a year was like waking up after a nightmare. Ever since the mail-order specialist Naked Wines managed a...
Finest pickings – Quality Wines from Tesco Christine Austin October 20, 2019 Drink, Wine Despite the discount stores snapping at the heels of the major supermarkets, Tesco has retained its majority share of the UK grocery market. Just over 25% of our weekly spend goes through Tesco’s tills,...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 20, 2019 Drink, Wine Lot Series Redwood Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand, 13%, Aldi £7.99 Fresh, zesty, gooseberry-infused flavours in this single vineyard Sauvignon. Newly arrived for the...
Four-letter Worth – Great Wines from Aldi and Lidl Christine Austin October 13, 2019 Drink, General, Wine It seems that more of us are heading to the ‘discounters’ as Aldi and Lidl supermarkets are known. Apparently they acquired another 1.6 million shoppers in the last three months, pushing their joint share...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 13, 2019 Drink, Wine Boschendal Chardonnay 2017, South Africa, 13.5%, Waitrose down from £10.49 to £7.79 until 5 November From one of the most beautiful and historic estates, this is a bright, fresh Chardonnay with creamy,...
Hated to Feted – Pinotage makes a Comeback Christine Austin October 6, 2019 Drink, Wine I spent last week in South Africa and had a wonderful time. I am not telling you because I want to boast about a holiday. In fact I was working from the moment I arrived until the day I left. Along with...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin October 6, 2019 Drink, Wine Weather Station Pinot Grigio 2017, South Africa, 12.5%, Marks and Spencer down from £7 to £6 until 4 November Easy-drinking, quality Pinot Grigio with crisp pear and nectarine fruit. Team this with...
Off the Shelf – Best Wine Buys this Weekend Christine Austin September 29, 2019 Drink, Wine Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2018, Chile, 14%, Booths, down from £7.85 to £6 until 22 October Light and crisp with apricot and peach flavours and a touch of spice. A perfect aperitif, or team it with...
Burgundy Days – Pinot Noir for Autumn Drinking Christine Austin September 29, 2019 Drink, Wine It is about this time of year that I find my hand moving to the Pinot section of the wine rack. During the hot summer weather I have had my fill of crisp bright whites and while I will continue to enjoy my...
Dig a Little Deeper for Better Value Wine Christine Austin September 22, 2019 Drink, General, Wine At first it was ‘dry January’, which I don’t really mind. After the excesses of the festive season everyone’s liver needs a period of rest and recuperation. And the fact that my family has several...
