Irish Times – John Wilson
This week John Wilson writes an interesting article on the Budget increases and the effect on wine prices. If you are reading this Minister - BOO ! maybe you will back out of this as well !
John also selects some of his favourites from the new book – 101 great wines under €12. I remember when this used to be under €10 – again BOO Minister !
Kiwi Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Vin de pays du Val de Loire, Spar/Tesco/Centra, €9.49-€9.99
“The label looks New World, the wine a cross between old and new. There are good fresh grassy aromas, crisp green fruits with plenty of citrus, and surprisingly good length for a wine at this price.”
Tesco’s Finest Gavi 2007, Tesco €10.49
“I mentioned this wine in passing a few weeks ago. It is a good Gavi at a very attractive price. Light, crisp pear fruits with a mineral edge. Great with lighter fish dishes or as an aperitif”
Miguel Torres Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2007, Widely Available, €11.49-€11.99
“relatively full, rich red fruits, with plenty of body. Dowey suggests trying it with mildly spicy chicken and duck dishes”
Agustinos Pinot Noir Reserva 2007 Bio-Bio Valley, Chile, 14%, €10.49
“This version has soft, ripe summer fruits, with a hint of spice, and a nicely rounded finish.”
Norton Barrel Select Malbec 2005, O’Briens , €9.99
“The Norton Malbec has always been one of my favourite wines from Argentina. Rich juicy dark fruits, without any bully-boy tannins”
Mitchelton Blackwood Park Riesling 2006 Central Victoria, Australia, Dunnes Stores, €10.79
“This has been one of the best value wines in the country for some years now. Floral, with plump red apple fruits set off perfectly by a mineral streak. ”
Irish Independent – Katherine Donnelly
Taurus Roble 2005 Toro DO, Molloys Liquor Store, €9.99
“super concentration of brambly fruit with a streak of liquorice all the way through”
Monte da Peceguina 2007 Alentejo, Selected Independents, €18.99
“charming layers of sweet raspberries and blackberries interwoven with chocolate and sweet wood.”
Emilio Moro 2004 Ribera del Duero DO, Selected Independents, €27.50
“ripe red and black fruit beautifully wrapped in toasty oak with a touch of spice”
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