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This is a list of wines that we have tried and found to be either very good value or exceptional in some other way. We only add wines that the family have tried. If you see an entry that does not show where to purchase and you know where to buy it, please let us know here.
The star ratings are based on taste, quality and price, so an exceptional Shiraz at £5.00 per bottle will score higher than one that costs £10. Note: WE ARE VERY CRITICAL!
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Area/Country | Grape | Comments | Price | Where to buy | Rating (out of 5) |
| Vouvray Demi-Sec 1990 Andre Bredif Rochecorbon |
Loire - France | not stated | Absolutely delectable. This slightly sweet wine is suitable to accomapny most light dishes and desserts. Full flavour, ripe fruity with peaches and pears on the nose. |
€32 = £20 |
Only locally Loire/Tours area but if you find it in the UK, let us know where! | 5 |
| Mansion House Bay 2002 | Marlborough New Zealand | Sauvignon Blanc | Excellent flavour and nose, the archetypal gooseberry bush, dry but not overly so, clean, refreshing. | £15 in restaurant | http://www.everywine.co.uk/page/home
Our thanks to Phil Harris for this info! |
5 |
| Villa Paradiso Spumante | Italy, Emilia Romagna | Chardonnay & Sauvignon | Very fruity and not too sharp for a sparkling wine. Still fairly dry. Very good as an aperitif. | £10.90 | Italian Wines Direct | 4 |
| Font De Capairou 2002 | France, Pays d' Oc | Sauvignon Blanc | Really good flavour and nose, almost as much gooseberry bush as Mansion House Bay, dry, clean, refreshing. | £6.50 | Laithwaites | 4 |
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Red Wines |
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Area/Country | Grape | Comments | Price | Where to buy | Rating (out of 5) |
| Vina Albali Reserva 1997 - Crianza | Spain | A deliciously fruity and smooth Spanish wine. Full bodied with hints of spice. Also available as non-reserve almost as good. | Euro 7.5 | In Spanish supermarkets, let us know if you find it in the UK! Sainsburys do the lesser version on offer sometimes. | 4 | |
| Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz 2001 | SE Australia | Shiraz | Smooth and fruity with all the usual spicy endings. Good value, especially when on offer. | around £5 | Sainsburys | 4 |
| Chianti Classico - Villa Vignamaggio | Italy - Tuscany | Sangiovese | Rich, dry but not overly so, with an excellent flavour. | £10.80 | Italian Wines Direct | 3 |