Sangiovese

2nd Sep 2010

Acid trip

"Buy on an apple, sell on a piece of cheese," runs an old wine trade saw. It's good advice for consumers, too. If a wine, especially a red wine, can survive the tart, hard-skinned assault of a slice of Granny Smith, then it must be... Read more

8th Nov 2009

Christmas reds and whites

WINES UNDER £10

WHITE

2008 Errazuriz Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (£4.99 each for two, 13.5%, Majestic). Reduced from £7.99, which makes it a stunning deal, this is an easy drinking, peach and... Read more

6th Sep 2009

A Fruity Number

I know we've just come through the silly season, when tales of killer chipmunks and dolphin sign language deputise for what's normally classed as news in the British media, but even I was surprised by two wine-related stories that appeared... Read more

29th Jun 2009

Wine of the Week (June 29-July 5)

2008 Marks & Spencer Vino da Tavola, Mondo del Vino (£3.99, 13%). A cross-regional blend of Merlot, Nero d'Avola, Sangiovese and Syrah from the Veneto, Abruzzo and Sicily, this is an excellent cheapie with no oak,... Read more