Sauvignon Blanc Gran Reserva, Chile, £9.99, Lidl
Chile’s Leyda Valley is home to cooler vineyards that are perfectly suited to Sauvignon Blanc – and this white is high quality. It boasts fresh, blackcurrant scented notes for a cool and vibrant wine with a dry finish. Pair with Caesar salad or traditional fish and chips.
Sainsbury’s Vinedos Barrihuelo Rioja Crianza, Taste the Difference, Spain, was £7.75, now £6.50 until Nov 17
Bodegas Muriel is one of the largest wineries in Rioja. The focus is on preserving the fresh characters of the fruit and enhancing these flavours with subtle vanilla character. An elegant red with spicy bramble aromas and black fruit flavours combined with a long savoury finish.
WINE OF THE WEEK
Wolf Blass Red Label Chardonnay Semillon, Australia, 2 for £12, Centra
Chardonnay and Semillon combine to create a wine with fresh citrus and peach characters – a seamless palate and a crisp finish. A great all-rounder wine that everyone seems to enjoy. It’s best served with chicken, seafood, French and Asian cuisines.
