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Monday, 22 September 2014


SEPTEMBER 2014 - Smashing Bargain Whites

Signal Post Chardonnay, South Eastern - Australia 2013 – COOP £4.99

A brilliant medal winning wine which normally sells at around £8.00.  The tiny addition of 4% viognier to this great chardonnay makes all of the difference.  This is a ripe, fruity Chardonnay produced from grapes grown in the hot, sunny vineyards of South Eastern Australia. It has notes of fresh peaches balanced by a crisp refreshing finish. Fabulous to drink on its own but has the elegance to enjoy with sole Veronique, haddock mornay or chicken chasseur. You will love this Aussie wine and simply must take advantage of this rock bottom deal while it lasts.

The Exquisite Collection Gavi - Italy 2013 - Aldi £5.49

According to Aldi the Exquisite Collection of wines provides premium wines at far from premium prices. Renowned as one of Italy's best white wines Gavi is produced from Cortese grapes grown around the town of Gavi in the outstanding Piedmont wine region in northern Italy. This is a refreshing and aromatic wine with flavours of tangy lemon, weighty fruit and a hint of nuttiness. You’ll feel comfortable with Gavi if you’re a pinot grigio fan but it’s slightly rounder, smoother and more sophisticated. Best served chilled with salad, antipasti, creamy pasta sauces or risotto. Apart from the wine, the bottle and label look elegant and should impress your friends. Just don't tell them the price.

P. de Marcilly Mâcon-Villages - France 2011 -  Lidl, £7.49

Thinking of going up market for a classic white burgundy, then nip into the new posh wine section at Lidl. Made from the chardonnay grape, by P. de Marcilly Frères, who are recognised as a quality winemakers and négociants,. It is well balanced, fresh but with a subtle creamy texture and flavours of ripe white peach fruit. There's a touch of complexity with notes of pears and a hint of spice. This wine is a stylish white Burgundy sold at a very good price.

Try it with langoustines, grilled sea bass or succulent roast pork.

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