Off the shelf

Here is this week's top pick of good value bottles to savour
By The Newsroom
Published 28th May 2010, 15:32 BST
Updated 28th May 2010, 15:34 BST

Tesco Finest Gavi 2008, Italy, down from 6.99 to 5 on multibuy, until June 1. Right on target with delicate blossom aromas and white currant flavours with a long, balanced finish. It has tremendous persistence for such a light wine.

Louis Moreau Chablis 2008, France, Marks & Spencer, down from 9.99 to 7.99 from June 1 to July 4. Bright citrussy fruit with apples, pears

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

and roundedness of flavour, underpinned by clear minerally character. Drink this with salads, langoustines and sea bass.

Fish Hoek Shiraz 2009, South Africa, Tesco down from 6.49 to 4 until June 2. Booths also has this wine reduced to 4.99 until June 20. Buy it for its ripe juicy red fruit with a twist of black pepper and drink it with grilled meats and pasta.

Cono Sur Pinot Noir 2008, Chile, Waitrose, down from 6.69 to 5.29 until June 8. One of the most reliable and fruity Pinot Noirs available and consistently good.

YP MAG 29/5/10

Related topics:ItalyTescoFranceSouth Africa