Wine between £5.00 and £8.00 per bottle
Posada del Rey - £5.99
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Posada del Rey is Rioja how the locals like it - fresh, juicy and unoaked. Strict winemaking laws restricting harvest yields in Spain's No.1 red wine region mean any surplus grapes must be 'declassified' and labelled table wine. The good news is that you enjoy Rioja in the bottle - just not on the label ... hence the fabulously low price! ''Vibrant ruby red with deep flavours of juicy redcurrant, plum and black cherry and a silky smooth finish. Superb with lamb and tapas - a delight too on its own.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Posada del Rey is Rioja how the locals like it - fresh, juicy and unoaked. Strict winemaking laws restricting harvest yields in Spain's No.1 red wine region mean any surplus grapes must be 'declassified' and labelled table wine. The good news is that you enjoy Rioja in the bottle - just not on the label ... hence the fabulously low price! ''Vibrant ruby red with deep flavours of juicy redcurrant, plum and black cherry and a silky smooth finish. Superb with lamb and tapas - a delight too on its own.''
The Real Rose Company Mixed Case 6x75cl - £35.91
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.99 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 The Real Rose Company Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.99 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 The Real Rose Company Mixed Case 6x75cl
Spanish Reds Mixed Case 6x75cl - £35.91
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.99 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Spanish Reds Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.99 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Spanish Reds Mixed Case 6x75cl
Tesco Finest Coonawarra Cab/ Sauvignon 75cl - £36.02
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £6.00 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Finest Coonawarra Cab/ Sauvignon 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £6.00 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Finest Coonawarra Cab/ Sauvignon 75cl
Jacobs Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl - £36.59
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £6.10 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
A medium bodied wine with mint and cassis aromas, rich berry fruit flavours, vanillin oak complexity and a soft tannin finish.
The lush canopy development provided a degree of protection from the hot, dry Summer temperatures and ensured that fresh fruit flavours were retained. Full ripeness was readily achieved in Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines with rich berry flavours and f
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £6.10 per bottle. Price on 07-Sep-08 from Tesco.
A medium bodied wine with mint and cassis aromas, rich berry fruit flavours, vanillin oak complexity and a soft tannin finish.
The lush canopy development provided a degree of protection from the hot, dry Summer temperatures and ensured that fresh fruit flavours were retained. Full ripeness was readily achieved in Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines with rich berry flavours and f
Vallon des Gravettes 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Tired of the same old round of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc? Pep up your palate with lovely, racy, multi-layered wine from one of the most exciting best value wine regions in France. The high valley of the Ardeche lies an hour's drive uphill from the Rhone and until recently, never much visited 'cept by folk that were lost (hence it provided ideal cover for the Marquisard - the French Resistance - in WW2). These days though, by virtue of its ideal climate for vine growing, it has become a haven for dynamic winemakers seeking freedom from the restrictive AOC system. Even famous name growers form the Rhone and Burgundy are diversifying their interests and investing heavily here. Vallon is a refreshingly different blend of premium varieties. 75% is the apricot and white pepper-scented Grenache Blanc. The balance, a judicious combination of Viognier, Marsanne and Sauvignon Blanc. Its cleverly crafted by Christelle Delamalmaison and her talented sidekick for the 2006 vintage, Greek-born Aussie Zane Zatzikis. A delightful mouthful of flavours - freshly grapy, honeyed and peachy - undercut by lemony freshness. A youthful, modern wine that's very tasty to drink on its own, yet an ideal partner for seared scallops, grilled seabass with braised fennel, light salads or roast chicken.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Tired of the same old round of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc? Pep up your palate with lovely, racy, multi-layered wine from one of the most exciting best value wine regions in France. The high valley of the Ardeche lies an hour's drive uphill from the Rhone and until recently, never much visited 'cept by folk that were lost (hence it provided ideal cover for the Marquisard - the French Resistance - in WW2). These days though, by virtue of its ideal climate for vine growing, it has become a haven for dynamic winemakers seeking freedom from the restrictive AOC system. Even famous name growers form the Rhone and Burgundy are diversifying their interests and investing heavily here. Vallon is a refreshingly different blend of premium varieties. 75% is the apricot and white pepper-scented Grenache Blanc. The balance, a judicious combination of Viognier, Marsanne and Sauvignon Blanc. Its cleverly crafted by Christelle Delamalmaison and her talented sidekick for the 2006 vintage, Greek-born Aussie Zane Zatzikis. A delightful mouthful of flavours - freshly grapy, honeyed and peachy - undercut by lemony freshness. A youthful, modern wine that's very tasty to drink on its own, yet an ideal partner for seared scallops, grilled seabass with braised fennel, light salads or roast chicken.
Anta da Serra 2005 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This super-rich red is the latest star from cult producer Redondo, based in Portugal's illustrious Alentejo region. The wines of Alentejo are renowned for their high quality and still offer incredible value for money! Top wineries across the globe are frantically buying property in the area - including Baron Rothschild-Lafite! Winemaker Pedro Hipolitou blended traditional local varieties with just a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for extra richness. Intense ruby colour with vibrant redcurrant and vanilla aromas. Powerful and concentrated with hints of damson and blackberry with a peppery edge. Great with roasts, game pie or vegetable moussaka.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This super-rich red is the latest star from cult producer Redondo, based in Portugal's illustrious Alentejo region. The wines of Alentejo are renowned for their high quality and still offer incredible value for money! Top wineries across the globe are frantically buying property in the area - including Baron Rothschild-Lafite! Winemaker Pedro Hipolitou blended traditional local varieties with just a splash of Cabernet Sauvignon for extra richness. Intense ruby colour with vibrant redcurrant and vanilla aromas. Powerful and concentrated with hints of damson and blackberry with a peppery edge. Great with roasts, game pie or vegetable moussaka.
La Cittadella Pinot Grigio 2007 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Cittadella hails from historic Transylvania which enjoys the same cool climate as northern Italy ... you get premium quality without the hefty price tag! The grapes are hand-picked from premium high-altitude vines in Romania's historic Transylvanian wine country, where the vine has been cultivated for centuries. In fact, ancient philosopher Plato famously declared the vineyards to be the world's finest! Elegant blossom aromas with crisp citrus flavours and the irresistibly moreish intensity of top Pinot Grigio. Lovely on its own or with seafood and white meats.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Cittadella hails from historic Transylvania which enjoys the same cool climate as northern Italy ... you get premium quality without the hefty price tag! The grapes are hand-picked from premium high-altitude vines in Romania's historic Transylvanian wine country, where the vine has been cultivated for centuries. In fact, ancient philosopher Plato famously declared the vineyards to be the world's finest! Elegant blossom aromas with crisp citrus flavours and the irresistibly moreish intensity of top Pinot Grigio. Lovely on its own or with seafood and white meats.
Brightlands Chenin Blanc 2005 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc is the classic white grape of France's Loire Valley - famous for honeyed wines with bracing acidity, like Vouvray. But in Australia it excels in making simple, soft, crisp and fruity wines like Brightlands Chenin Blanc. This deliciously refreshing, light white - from Southern Australia - is perfect if you don't fancy Down Under's big, bold buttery Chardonnays, and are not in the mood for Sauvignon's full-on, tongue-tingling zing! Pale straw in colour, with aromas of lemon, kiwi fruit - herbal and honey characters too. Soft and full palate, with lighter citrus notes, melon and a good length. Generous weight.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Chenin Blanc is the classic white grape of France's Loire Valley - famous for honeyed wines with bracing acidity, like Vouvray. But in Australia it excels in making simple, soft, crisp and fruity wines like Brightlands Chenin Blanc. This deliciously refreshing, light white - from Southern Australia - is perfect if you don't fancy Down Under's big, bold buttery Chardonnays, and are not in the mood for Sauvignon's full-on, tongue-tingling zing! Pale straw in colour, with aromas of lemon, kiwi fruit - herbal and honey characters too. Soft and full palate, with lighter citrus notes, melon and a good length. Generous weight.
Domaine Le Hitton Reserve 2005 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Domaine Le Hitton nestles in the heart of rural Gascony. Here the Job family was one of the first to produce crisp, dry whites in the area. Thanks to the estate's gentle slopes, the vines stay nice and thirsty helping to create zippy, concentrated flavour. From its location off the beaten track, this white blends the regions' leading varieties to create a superb aperitif. Colombard, the traditional grape of the region, produces delicious, fresh green-apple flavour - whilst Sauvignon brings a grassier crispness and Ugni Blanc adds a little depth. Vibrant gooseberry and lemongrass aromas with a hint of grapefruit. Elegant with grassy, green apple character, and intense citrusy freshness. Irresistible on its own, it's a top choice for parties too. Serve chilled with vegetable quiche, creamy pasta or light hors d'oeuvres.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Domaine Le Hitton nestles in the heart of rural Gascony. Here the Job family was one of the first to produce crisp, dry whites in the area. Thanks to the estate's gentle slopes, the vines stay nice and thirsty helping to create zippy, concentrated flavour. From its location off the beaten track, this white blends the regions' leading varieties to create a superb aperitif. Colombard, the traditional grape of the region, produces delicious, fresh green-apple flavour - whilst Sauvignon brings a grassier crispness and Ugni Blanc adds a little depth. Vibrant gooseberry and lemongrass aromas with a hint of grapefruit. Elegant with grassy, green apple character, and intense citrusy freshness. Irresistible on its own, it's a top choice for parties too. Serve chilled with vegetable quiche, creamy pasta or light hors d'oeuvres.
Domaine de Fortunet Colombard Sauvignon 2005 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This beautiful property has belonged to the Debets family for over 5 generations and is located in Lanne - Soubiran(a little village of 89 people) in the heart of Gascony. With its oceanic climate and just the right mix of sunshine, rain and coolness, the area provides ideal conditions for the production of top-quality wines. The wine was named Fortunet (which means ''fortune'') to describe the success that the estate has enjoyed over the years ... ''luck smiled'' on the property! The grapes for this white were harvested during the night to retain all the deliciously fresh and zesty fruit character. The result is crisp, fresh and minerally with delicious floral and grapefruit notes. Serve chilled as an aperitif or with creamy chicken or seafood dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This beautiful property has belonged to the Debets family for over 5 generations and is located in Lanne - Soubiran(a little village of 89 people) in the heart of Gascony. With its oceanic climate and just the right mix of sunshine, rain and coolness, the area provides ideal conditions for the production of top-quality wines. The wine was named Fortunet (which means ''fortune'') to describe the success that the estate has enjoyed over the years ... ''luck smiled'' on the property! The grapes for this white were harvested during the night to retain all the deliciously fresh and zesty fruit character. The result is crisp, fresh and minerally with delicious floral and grapefruit notes. Serve chilled as an aperitif or with creamy chicken or seafood dishes.
La Torretta Trebbiano 2005 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
From Italy's little-known Adriatic region of Molise, the country's second smallest region, sandwiched between Abruzzi to the north and Apuglia to the South. Here cooling coastal breezes help the grapes retain their bright aromas. Crisp, elegant white with a lovely almondy, lemon character and a light hint of spice. Perfect for sipping on its own or serving with risotto, creamy pasta or fennel salad.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
From Italy's little-known Adriatic region of Molise, the country's second smallest region, sandwiched between Abruzzi to the north and Apuglia to the South. Here cooling coastal breezes help the grapes retain their bright aromas. Crisp, elegant white with a lovely almondy, lemon character and a light hint of spice. Perfect for sipping on its own or serving with risotto, creamy pasta or fennel salad.
Sturt and Hume Chenin Colombard 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Named after two early 19th Century explorers (Sturt was the first explorer to venture along the Murray River), the Sturt & Hume range is a small selection of wines put together by the excellent ''Buronga Hill boys'' each year. Winemaker Matt Fawcett - who worked at Brown Bros for many years - created this crisp and refreshing Chenin Blanc with a splash of Colombard for added zest. In style it's a thoroughly modern Australian wine - unoaked and with beautifully defined fruit. At just 12% alcohol, it is deliberately more elegant than the big heavy Australian Chardonnays that have flooded the market in recent years.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Named after two early 19th Century explorers (Sturt was the first explorer to venture along the Murray River), the Sturt & Hume range is a small selection of wines put together by the excellent ''Buronga Hill boys'' each year. Winemaker Matt Fawcett - who worked at Brown Bros for many years - created this crisp and refreshing Chenin Blanc with a splash of Colombard for added zest. In style it's a thoroughly modern Australian wine - unoaked and with beautifully defined fruit. At just 12% alcohol, it is deliberately more elegant than the big heavy Australian Chardonnays that have flooded the market in recent years.
Yallum Ridge Verdelho Semillon 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made at the Buronga Hill winery near Mildura on the banks of the mighty Murray River, this mouth-watering white is the perfect marriage of crisp Verdelho and lemony Semillon. Verdelho is originally a Madeira grape variety but makes great dry white here in the sunny vineyards of Australia. Green-gold with honeyed nectarine aromas. Crisp lime and apricot make this delicious on its own, and ideal with grilled chicken.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made at the Buronga Hill winery near Mildura on the banks of the mighty Murray River, this mouth-watering white is the perfect marriage of crisp Verdelho and lemony Semillon. Verdelho is originally a Madeira grape variety but makes great dry white here in the sunny vineyards of Australia. Green-gold with honeyed nectarine aromas. Crisp lime and apricot make this delicious on its own, and ideal with grilled chicken.
Angove's Premium White Grenache 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For five generations the fiercely independent Angove family (now headed by the founder's great-grandson John) have bucked commercial trends in favour of top-quality, personality-filled wines ... an approach that has won them over 400 international awards in the last five years alone! With plantings of over 19 different grape varieties, the wine is famed for their rare wines. Traditionally grown in the Rhone, the Grenache grape is seldom seen in Australia. Planted over 25 years ago, their vines produced wonderfully rich fruit, full of flavour. Golden with crisp lemony citrus and extra juicy peach flavours, it's the perfect partner to grilled fish and Asian cuisine.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For five generations the fiercely independent Angove family (now headed by the founder's great-grandson John) have bucked commercial trends in favour of top-quality, personality-filled wines ... an approach that has won them over 400 international awards in the last five years alone! With plantings of over 19 different grape varieties, the wine is famed for their rare wines. Traditionally grown in the Rhone, the Grenache grape is seldom seen in Australia. Planted over 25 years ago, their vines produced wonderfully rich fruit, full of flavour. Golden with crisp lemony citrus and extra juicy peach flavours, it's the perfect partner to grilled fish and Asian cuisine.
Campanula Pinot Grigio 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty citrus flavours, mouthwatering freshness and superb with food ... nothing beats top flight Pinot Grigio when it comes to all-round refreshment. Campanula offers unrivalled value for money and is a superb introduction to the historic vineyards of Hungary. Pinot Grigio is the nation's white ace - originally brought here by Italians and tasting just as good as its expensive Latin counterparts. We're delighted to have joined forces again with winemaker Gabor Laczko and secured the entire parcel of 2006 - no mean feat as his wines pick-up medals galore, attracting the attention of some serious rival buyers from the US and Italy. Aromas of fresh-cut grass, pear and grapefruit followed by refreshing citrus flavours and zesty acidity. Serve nicely chilled alongside tiger prawns or grilled salmon steaks.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Zesty citrus flavours, mouthwatering freshness and superb with food ... nothing beats top flight Pinot Grigio when it comes to all-round refreshment. Campanula offers unrivalled value for money and is a superb introduction to the historic vineyards of Hungary. Pinot Grigio is the nation's white ace - originally brought here by Italians and tasting just as good as its expensive Latin counterparts. We're delighted to have joined forces again with winemaker Gabor Laczko and secured the entire parcel of 2006 - no mean feat as his wines pick-up medals galore, attracting the attention of some serious rival buyers from the US and Italy. Aromas of fresh-cut grass, pear and grapefruit followed by refreshing citrus flavours and zesty acidity. Serve nicely chilled alongside tiger prawns or grilled salmon steaks.
Il Taglio - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Piedmont in northern Italy is best known for majestic reds like Barolo and Barbaresco and quality sparkling wines. But years ago, it was the 'still' white wines that stole the show. Il Taglio - Italian for 'The Cut', really is a cut above. Made from the same Muscat grape as the region's sparkling wines and bottled young to preserve its exceptional freshness, it's an amazing taste sensation: Aromas of fresh grapes, honey and citrus fruits. Crisp, zesty and very slightly off-dry. A wine that demands a second glass. This style of wine is not widely produced so little is ever exported beyond the Italian Riviera - just an hour away where it is avidly enjoyed by the glitterati. You don't have to own a yacht or an open-topped sports car, however, to appreciate its many charms. We can recommend taking inspiration from Omar Khayyam, chilling your bottle and finding a shady bough ...
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Piedmont in northern Italy is best known for majestic reds like Barolo and Barbaresco and quality sparkling wines. But years ago, it was the 'still' white wines that stole the show. Il Taglio - Italian for 'The Cut', really is a cut above. Made from the same Muscat grape as the region's sparkling wines and bottled young to preserve its exceptional freshness, it's an amazing taste sensation: Aromas of fresh grapes, honey and citrus fruits. Crisp, zesty and very slightly off-dry. A wine that demands a second glass. This style of wine is not widely produced so little is ever exported beyond the Italian Riviera - just an hour away where it is avidly enjoyed by the glitterati. You don't have to own a yacht or an open-topped sports car, however, to appreciate its many charms. We can recommend taking inspiration from Omar Khayyam, chilling your bottle and finding a shady bough ...
Les Tourelles Viognier 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Seductive, golden Viognier from a dynamic cellar near Perpignan, Les Tourelles tastes like a top example from the Rhone ... yet costs a fraction of the price! ''Viognier, one of the world's most exotic and characterful grape varieties'' (The Sunday Times). And in the hands of a white wine specialist like Pierrick Harang (the cellar's dynamic young winemaker), fresh and fruit-packed too. Sumptuous and full of flavour with beguiling aromas of nectarine and honeysuckle. A superb choice for creamy pasta dishes and an indulgent glass all on its own.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Seductive, golden Viognier from a dynamic cellar near Perpignan, Les Tourelles tastes like a top example from the Rhone ... yet costs a fraction of the price! ''Viognier, one of the world's most exotic and characterful grape varieties'' (The Sunday Times). And in the hands of a white wine specialist like Pierrick Harang (the cellar's dynamic young winemaker), fresh and fruit-packed too. Sumptuous and full of flavour with beguiling aromas of nectarine and honeysuckle. A superb choice for creamy pasta dishes and an indulgent glass all on its own.
Paolo Masi Poggerissi Rosso di Toscana 2005 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Masi family's Fattoria di Basciano estate is a shining beacon of quality and value in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Established by Paolo Masi's grandfather and name-sake in 1900 to make wine for the family, the estate now has a devoted following. Silky with fresh cherry fruit, this red slips down deliciously easily on its own. Like a good Chianti, it's great too with mid-weight dishes of chicken, herby roasted vegetables or risotto.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The Masi family's Fattoria di Basciano estate is a shining beacon of quality and value in the rolling hills of Tuscany. Established by Paolo Masi's grandfather and name-sake in 1900 to make wine for the family, the estate now has a devoted following. Silky with fresh cherry fruit, this red slips down deliciously easily on its own. Like a good Chianti, it's great too with mid-weight dishes of chicken, herby roasted vegetables or risotto.
Domain Saint Orban Sauvignon Blanc 2006 - £6.15
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Saint Orban, the patron saint of winegrowers, certainly seems to have been looking particularly favourably on this vintage. The third vintage of this thrilling Sauvignon is the best yet. Wine show judges praised its wonderfully classic cut grass, floral aromas. A zesty, gooseberry-fresh mouthful!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Saint Orban, the patron saint of winegrowers, certainly seems to have been looking particularly favourably on this vintage. The third vintage of this thrilling Sauvignon is the best yet. Wine show judges praised its wonderfully classic cut grass, floral aromas. A zesty, gooseberry-fresh mouthful!