The Best Wines in the Supermarkets 2010: My Top Wines Selected for Character and Style
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Apr 06 2010

Cantavida Single Vineyard Late Harvest 50cl

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A surprising drop hidden in this bottle - great flavours and delicacy for the price.
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Apr 06 2010

Zonnebloem Chardonnay

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A gorgeous contrast of rich honeyed flavours with zippy lime.
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Apr 05 2010

Prima Gusto Pinot Grigio Garganega

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Prima Gusto have got the Pinot Grigio thing just right, with sprightly fresh apple flavours and lively acidity.
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Mar 16 2010

2006 Montesierra Blanco, Somontano

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Fresh and lively, clean flavours of ripe pears with a touch of angelica.
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Mar 16 2010

Samos, Vin Doux, Union de Samos (half)

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Based in ruggedly beautiful Samos since 1934, the island's co-operative winery takes its role as keeper of the 3,000 year-old local dessert wine-making tradition very seriously. Their vineyards, planted to the sensuously-scented Muscat grape, cloak the slopes of Mount Ampelos at breathtaking altitudes. Fortified to 15%, this lovely wine offers a rich, sweet mouthful of [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2004 Soave Classico Superiore, Pieve Vecchia, Fasoli Gino

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Natalino Gino's father went 'green' twice over. First the herbicides he'd been advised to spray on his vineyards (planted by patriarch Amadio Gino in 1925) to the west of the Veneto's Soave region made him unwell. As a result, in 1980 he set out to achieve organic certification, finally succeeding ten years later. Here, grapes [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2004 Bourgueil 'Les Racines', Frédéric Mabileau

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There's nothing lean, mean or green about the Loire Cabernet Francs of Frédéric Mabileau. As wife Nathalie (mother of two dimpled boys) says "He knows how to make chubby babies. " Frédéric lovingly tends his Bourgeuil vineyards, ploughing between rows to aerate the soil, and pruning and training to expose bunches to maximum sunlight. His [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2004 'Cuvée Felix', Domaine Bois de Boursan

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Jean-Paul Versino, who operates from his home on the south side of Châteauneuf, is emerging as a star of the region. His use of oak is idiosyncratic: he employs beermaking vats from Alsace, so well-used that there are scarcely any woody flavours left. This, however, his Grenache-rich top cuvée, was aged in small barrels for [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paul Cluver Elgin, South Africa

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Wonderful purity of blackfruit flavours, reminiscent of Pauillac were it not for the added warmth.
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Mar 16 2010

2005 Peak Riesling

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We thought we'd 'Peaked' at our first vintage of these Clare Valley classics, but they keep on knocking our socks off. This Riesling is immensely appealing, with flavours of lime peel and citrus lending appetising dryness. Not to mention perfect with firm-fleshed fish. It's a neat touch that flame-tressed Jane Mitchell should have chosen vineyards [...]

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Mar 16 2010

2003 Cuvée Felix, Domaine Bois de Boursan, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Jean-Paul Versino, who operates from his home on the south side of Châteauneuf, is emerging as a star of the region. His use of oak is idiosyncratic: he employs beermaking vats from Alsace, so well-used that there are scarcely any woody flavours left. This, however, his Grenache-rich top cuvée, was aged in small barrels for [...]

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Mar 15 2010

The Adnams Selection Fizz, Chardonnay, Brut

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Our own lively Chardonnay fizz, for spontaneous celebrations, with fresh citrus flavours and exuberant bubbles.
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Mar 15 2010

The Adnams Selection Fizz, Rosé Brut

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Our deep pink fizz from France's deep south, crisp and fresh, with aromas and flavours of crushed strawberries.
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Mar 15 2010

Green Point Sparkling, Domaine Chandon

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Plumb in the middle of Victoria's historic Yarra Valley, Green Point earned its title because the property remained verdant longer than any other after the grass-searing onset of summer. Run by Moet & Chandon since 1986, the focus is, as you'd expect, on classic fizz. Their fastest-seller is this Chardonnay-Pinot Noir, a paradigm of New [...]

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Mar 15 2010

Montes Reserva Merlot 2008 Colchagua

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From one of Chile's top producers comes this is fruity expressive wine. Punchy flavours of raspberry and blackberry combine well with the a spicy edge which is typical of this grape variety. A small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend gives this wine good structure and balance.
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Mar 15 2010

Château Musar White 2001

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This is a really interesting wine, in the good sense! With enticing, intense aromas of toasted brioche, almonds, apricots, baked apples and vanilla. The palate it opulent with a buttery, honeyed texture and vibrant flavours of tarte tatin, vanilla and butterscotch. It is rich and mellow with a very long, indulgent finish.
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Mar 15 2010

Romate Oloroso

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Within its hues of shiny old gold, this Oloroso has a deep, evocative fragrance. Its old solera gives it a full body and a dry palate with oak and nut flavours.
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Mar 15 2010

Beyerskloof Reserve Pinotage 2007 Western Cape

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Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, traditionally known as Hermitage, and has gained increasing popularity in South Africa. This is a textbook example of how good this grape variety can be. Full bodied with dark berry and plum flavours and new French oak which adds well balanced complexity.
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Mar 15 2010

McHenry Hohnen Cabernet Merlot 2008 Margaret River

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Both the Cabernet and Merlot are clearly present in this wine. There are dark blackcurrant and black olive notes from the Cabernet with the plummy, brambly Merlot flavours softening the blend. The palate is tight and firm with tannins and oak working well to make this a powerful wine, perfect for hearty winter dishes.
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Mar 13 2010

Mercurey Rouge 2007 Antonin Rodet

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Mercurey is a region that consistently produces good quality wines at great value in Burgundy. This example is wonderfully aromatic with plenty of black fruit, particularly cherry, and underlying sweet spice aromas. On the palate there is good concentration of flavours and crunchy, firm tannins. A good partner for your roast turkey.
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Mar 13 2010

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 14 Pinot Noir 2008 Doctor's Creek, Marlborough

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Fruit for this wine was sourced from Saint Clair's own vineyard at Doctor's Creek, and blended with a small amount from the Southern Valleys to add complexity. Bright ruby red in colour, aromas of raspberry and plum are complemented by lifted floral notes and a touch of spice. A luscious and soft palate with flavours [...]

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