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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