White Wine between £8.00 and £12.00 per bottle
Gran Tarapaca Casablanca Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £8.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Casablanca has been hailed as a source of Chile's ''most exciting whites'' by Tim Atkin MW, so it's little wonder that Tarapaca are seriously proud of their dazzling Sauvignon from this exciting region. The secret to the success of white wines here are the cool breezes that drift in from the Pacific Ocean, helping to lengthen the ripening season and give wonderfully concentrated fruit flavours. Winemakers Ed Flaherty and Cristian Molina - who has several Parker-rated wines to his name - selected only the very best Sauvignon grapes (less than 0.6% of their total harvest!) to go into Gran Tarapaca, and treated a fraction of the wine to 4 months in French oak barrels to add a hint of vanilla richness. This attention to detail, combined with one of the best vintages Chile has ever seen, makes for a truly stunning wine! Intense aromas of kiwi and passion fruit merge seamlessly with savoury asparagus flavours and hints of minerality. An outstanding aperitif, it will also make a delicious partner to traditional Chilean ceviche (raw fish 'cooked' with lemon juice, onions and red peppers), sushi or a crisp green salad with grilled goat's cheese.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Casablanca has been hailed as a source of Chile's ''most exciting whites'' by Tim Atkin MW, so it's little wonder that Tarapaca are seriously proud of their dazzling Sauvignon from this exciting region. The secret to the success of white wines here are the cool breezes that drift in from the Pacific Ocean, helping to lengthen the ripening season and give wonderfully concentrated fruit flavours. Winemakers Ed Flaherty and Cristian Molina - who has several Parker-rated wines to his name - selected only the very best Sauvignon grapes (less than 0.6% of their total harvest!) to go into Gran Tarapaca, and treated a fraction of the wine to 4 months in French oak barrels to add a hint of vanilla richness. This attention to detail, combined with one of the best vintages Chile has ever seen, makes for a truly stunning wine! Intense aromas of kiwi and passion fruit merge seamlessly with savoury asparagus flavours and hints of minerality. An outstanding aperitif, it will also make a delicious partner to traditional Chilean ceviche (raw fish 'cooked' with lemon juice, onions and red peppers), sushi or a crisp green salad with grilled goat's cheese.
JMS Sauvignon 2007 - £8.29
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For years Jean-Marc Sauboua has been the genius behind Laithwaite Sauvignon - winning Trophies, press acclaim and a passionate customer following. He does the work. I put my name to it - hardly fair is it?! So when he said he'd been working on his very own version of 'Te Koko' (Cloudy Bay's #25-a-bottle, barrel-fermented, prestige cuvee) we were very excited - and felt he ought to take the glory ... and with his initials on the label, he'd surely work even harder too! JMS chose the best parcel of Laithwaite Sauvignon 2007, itself a BIG Trophy winner. So imagine how good this is! Has the clean, freshly cut grass aromas we love, and (with careful barrel fermentation) cream, vanilla, depth, length. This is 'thinking person's Sauvignon', Sunday best Sauvignon ... try it!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
For years Jean-Marc Sauboua has been the genius behind Laithwaite Sauvignon - winning Trophies, press acclaim and a passionate customer following. He does the work. I put my name to it - hardly fair is it?! So when he said he'd been working on his very own version of 'Te Koko' (Cloudy Bay's #25-a-bottle, barrel-fermented, prestige cuvee) we were very excited - and felt he ought to take the glory ... and with his initials on the label, he'd surely work even harder too! JMS chose the best parcel of Laithwaite Sauvignon 2007, itself a BIG Trophy winner. So imagine how good this is! Has the clean, freshly cut grass aromas we love, and (with careful barrel fermentation) cream, vanilla, depth, length. This is 'thinking person's Sauvignon', Sunday best Sauvignon ... try it!
Montana Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £50.27
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.38 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Montana Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Montana is New Zealand's leading winemaker with an international reputation for producing quality still and sparkling wines. Montana invests significantly in vineyards and winemaking to deliver only the finest wines. Grapes for this classically styled Sau
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.38 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Montana Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Montana is New Zealand's leading winemaker with an international reputation for producing quality still and sparkling wines. Montana invests significantly in vineyards and winemaking to deliver only the finest wines. Grapes for this classically styled Sau
Blanc Neuf La Bastide 2006 - £8.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Proudly showing its 'Best-in-Class' accolade, this brand new, golden white has real Grand Cru pedigree. It's made by Olivier Bayle (ex Lafite Rothschild!) and is so much like white Chateauneuf-du-Pape that our staff call it 'Baby Beaucastel Blanc' (a nod to the region's top estate). Olivier's big, rich reds have always been a huge hit - which is why he was delighted to take up our challenge to make a white every bit as serious. And what a triumph! A classic Rhone blend - Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne - barrel-fermented to add toasty richness to the crisp peach and apricot. ''This is beautifully balanced and creamily textured wine with an alluring, peachy nose and succulent honeysuckle and pear palate. A grand wine designed for fish main courses or roast pork, it is a real treat.'' Matthew Jukes
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Proudly showing its 'Best-in-Class' accolade, this brand new, golden white has real Grand Cru pedigree. It's made by Olivier Bayle (ex Lafite Rothschild!) and is so much like white Chateauneuf-du-Pape that our staff call it 'Baby Beaucastel Blanc' (a nod to the region's top estate). Olivier's big, rich reds have always been a huge hit - which is why he was delighted to take up our challenge to make a white every bit as serious. And what a triumph! A classic Rhone blend - Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne - barrel-fermented to add toasty richness to the crisp peach and apricot. ''This is beautifully balanced and creamily textured wine with an alluring, peachy nose and succulent honeysuckle and pear palate. A grand wine designed for fish main courses or roast pork, it is a real treat.'' Matthew Jukes
Von Buhl Riesling QBA 2005 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When it comes to top-quality Riesling there is concord amongst experts. They differ only in choice of superlative the'most sublime'...'most mouthwatering and elegant'... 'aristocratic'...'prince of grapes'. The family-owned Von Buhl estate has been one of the finest producers of supreme quality Riesling since it was founded in 1849. Today their Rieslings consistently receive ratings over 90 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. A leading German wine publication lists a Von Buhl wine amongst the best 100 in the world, and their top releases sell for #150-a-half bottle! The vintage (very sunny with a short, early harvest) was, according to one local expert ''perfect! One of the best in the last 50 years.'' Elegantly pairing Riesling's lightness of touch with ripe, full-flavoured fruit. Luscious, not sweet, yet zippy too - and with a delightful echo of peaches and pears. Fresh and appetizing with almost any food, from salmon to chicken to cheese and fruit - even Indian and Thai curry.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
When it comes to top-quality Riesling there is concord amongst experts. They differ only in choice of superlative the'most sublime'...'most mouthwatering and elegant'... 'aristocratic'...'prince of grapes'. The family-owned Von Buhl estate has been one of the finest producers of supreme quality Riesling since it was founded in 1849. Today their Rieslings consistently receive ratings over 90 points from Wine Spectator and Robert Parker. A leading German wine publication lists a Von Buhl wine amongst the best 100 in the world, and their top releases sell for #150-a-half bottle! The vintage (very sunny with a short, early harvest) was, according to one local expert ''perfect! One of the best in the last 50 years.'' Elegantly pairing Riesling's lightness of touch with ripe, full-flavoured fruit. Luscious, not sweet, yet zippy too - and with a delightful echo of peaches and pears. Fresh and appetizing with almost any food, from salmon to chicken to cheese and fruit - even Indian and Thai curry.
Cour de L'Abbaye Edelzwicker 2006 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
La Cave de Kientzheim is nestled in the middle of Alsace's premium vineyard region, surrounded by illustrious Grand Cru neighbours. Its master winemaker Jean-Phillipe Venck is an expert at capturing the fresh fruit purity, known and loved by experts worldwide. This luxurious Edelzwicker - 'noble blend' - is one of his very finest whites; a skilful blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner that the locals usually reserve for themselves. A wine of brilliant clarity, with pronounced aromas of lemon, lychees and peach, underpinned by very subtle spice. Fresh and citrussy, yet elegant and finely balanced, this is a magnificent wine ideal for fine dining ... and a gorgeous aperitif.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
La Cave de Kientzheim is nestled in the middle of Alsace's premium vineyard region, surrounded by illustrious Grand Cru neighbours. Its master winemaker Jean-Phillipe Venck is an expert at capturing the fresh fruit purity, known and loved by experts worldwide. This luxurious Edelzwicker - 'noble blend' - is one of his very finest whites; a skilful blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner that the locals usually reserve for themselves. A wine of brilliant clarity, with pronounced aromas of lemon, lychees and peach, underpinned by very subtle spice. Fresh and citrussy, yet elegant and finely balanced, this is a magnificent wine ideal for fine dining ... and a gorgeous aperitif.
Chateau Bourdillot 2006 - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Over the last hundred years, the Haverlan family have crafted tiny quantities of hand-picked, old-vine whites at Chateau Bourdillot. Their wines are typified by intense notes of citrus and pineapple, thanks to the skills of winemaker Henri Ducourneau.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Over the last hundred years, the Haverlan family have crafted tiny quantities of hand-picked, old-vine whites at Chateau Bourdillot. Their wines are typified by intense notes of citrus and pineapple, thanks to the skills of winemaker Henri Ducourneau.
Clos de Mont-Rachet - £8.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''One of the claims to greatness of Burgundy 2005 is the wonderful Macon-Villages whites'' - The Times Burgundy fans look to Macon-Villages for fine Chardonnay at a great price. Clos de Mont-Rachet is an 11th century vineyard famed and envied for its rich, elegant whites. Here in 2005 Alain Pierre made his best Mont-Rachet yet, exceptionally pure and wonderfully concentrated. Alain is a Chardonnay specialist extraordinaire winning both the French and International Chardonnay Trophies at the 2006 International Wine Challenge (although as a modest man he attributed all his success to his team and the fantastic Macon Villages terroir). Fresh and floral with enticing acacia aromas and lashings of lively citrus and tropical fruit. Try it with charcuterie, delicate fish dishes or ripe goat's cheese - a wine that's guaranteed to delight any dinner-party guest!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''One of the claims to greatness of Burgundy 2005 is the wonderful Macon-Villages whites'' - The Times Burgundy fans look to Macon-Villages for fine Chardonnay at a great price. Clos de Mont-Rachet is an 11th century vineyard famed and envied for its rich, elegant whites. Here in 2005 Alain Pierre made his best Mont-Rachet yet, exceptionally pure and wonderfully concentrated. Alain is a Chardonnay specialist extraordinaire winning both the French and International Chardonnay Trophies at the 2006 International Wine Challenge (although as a modest man he attributed all his success to his team and the fantastic Macon Villages terroir). Fresh and floral with enticing acacia aromas and lashings of lively citrus and tropical fruit. Try it with charcuterie, delicate fish dishes or ripe goat's cheese - a wine that's guaranteed to delight any dinner-party guest!
Tesco Finest Chablis 75cl - £51.19
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.53 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Finest Chablis 75cl
After aging for 6-8 months in tank, the wine will be bottled.Although ready to drink, Chablis benefits from another year's aging in the bottle and can last a further four.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.53 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Finest Chablis 75cl
After aging for 6-8 months in tank, the wine will be bottled.Although ready to drink, Chablis benefits from another year's aging in the bottle and can last a further four.
Leitz Riesling Kabinett 75cl - £51.24
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Crisp, fruity and mineral character.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Crisp, fruity and mineral character.
Madbay Unwooded Chardonnay 75c - £51.24
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Exhibits fresh, lively stonefruit flavours with a clean, vibrant fish.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Exhibits fresh, lively stonefruit flavours with a clean, vibrant fish.
Chablis "les Armes De Chabli S " 75cl - £51.24
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Pale straw colour with hints of green. The nose is of fresh cut apples with flinty minerality. The palate is dry with fresh citrus and apple flavours. Perfect with seafood and grilled white meats.
La Chablisienne was founded on the 1st of May 1923 by a local priest, Balitran. In the 1960s confidence and prosperity returned to the vineyards. The wine-making techniques evolved, improving the quality, which encouraged other growers to join and extend
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.54 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Pale straw colour with hints of green. The nose is of fresh cut apples with flinty minerality. The palate is dry with fresh citrus and apple flavours. Perfect with seafood and grilled white meats.
La Chablisienne was founded on the 1st of May 1923 by a local priest, Balitran. In the 1960s confidence and prosperity returned to the vineyards. The wine-making techniques evolved, improving the quality, which encouraged other growers to join and extend
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 75c - £52.10
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.68 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
The wine is intense and ripe, herbaceous and tropical with abundant flavour and natural fruit.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.68 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
The wine is intense and ripe, herbaceous and tropical with abundant flavour and natural fruit.
Masseria dei Carmelitani 2006 - £8.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Exquisite, wonderfully fresh Gavi is Italy's answer to Chablis. You couldn't wish for a better example than this concentrated single vineyard special from the superior - but tiny volume - Gavi di Gavi. In the 14th century, this delightful, hillside estate belonged to the Carmelite monks, who cultivated vineyards around the monastery and whose wines were highly respected. Invigorating floral aromas and crisp, citrussy flavours combine with complex mineral notes. A perfect accompaniment to alfresco entertaining.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Exquisite, wonderfully fresh Gavi is Italy's answer to Chablis. You couldn't wish for a better example than this concentrated single vineyard special from the superior - but tiny volume - Gavi di Gavi. In the 14th century, this delightful, hillside estate belonged to the Carmelite monks, who cultivated vineyards around the monastery and whose wines were highly respected. Invigorating floral aromas and crisp, citrussy flavours combine with complex mineral notes. A perfect accompaniment to alfresco entertaining.
Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay 75c - £52.38
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay 75c
In the last decade Neil Ellis ha s forged his reputation as one of South Africa's best winemakers. This rich yet elegant Chardonnay comes from the Oude Nektar estate in Stellenbosch Jonkershoek valley where the microclimate is perfect for producing fine w
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Chardonnay 75c
In the last decade Neil Ellis ha s forged his reputation as one of South Africa's best winemakers. This rich yet elegant Chardonnay comes from the Oude Nektar estate in Stellenbosch Jonkershoek valley where the microclimate is perfect for producing fine w
Step Road Chardonnay 75cl - £52.38
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Step Road Chardonnay 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Step Road Chardonnay 75cl
Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £52.38
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
This delightful Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant blend of tropical aromas, including passionfruit, mandarin and peach. The palate is balanced, clean and crisp with intense fruit salad flavours.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
This delightful Sauvignon Blanc has an elegant blend of tropical aromas, including passionfruit, mandarin and peach. The palate is balanced, clean and crisp with intense fruit salad flavours.
Babich Sauvignon Blnc Marlborough Valleys 75cl - £52.38
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
A lifted and pungent bouquet, with passion fruit and pineapple, fighting for dominance among some intriguing floral notes. The full palate is powerful and rich. Flavours of gooseberry and pear join the tropical fruit following on from the nose.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
A lifted and pungent bouquet, with passion fruit and pineapple, fighting for dominance among some intriguing floral notes. The full palate is powerful and rich. Flavours of gooseberry and pear join the tropical fruit following on from the nose.
Spy Mountain Riesling 75cl - £52.38
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Pale straw in colour, ripe tropical fruits with a zesty limey finish.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £8.73 per bottle. Price on 20-Aug-08 from Tesco.
Pale straw in colour, ripe tropical fruits with a zesty limey finish.
Split Rock Dry Riesling 2005 - £8.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deliciously dry, aromatic Split Rock Riesling comes from the oldest boutique family winery on New Zealand's South Island - an estate that beat Cloudy Bay to world-class quality. The Seifried estate lies in the emerging region of Nelson, which receives more sunshine that its revered neighbour Marlborough giving even deeper fruit concentration. In charge of winemaking is Chris Seifried - the country's most awarded young winemaker. For this Riesling, the estate's finest grapes are vinified in tiny quantities to give you pure flavours that the big boys just can't replicate! ''Complex aromas of lime, orange and spice give rise to bone-dry mouthfuls of intense citrus and apricot. Deeply satisfying. Enjoy by itself or with Asian cuisine.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Deliciously dry, aromatic Split Rock Riesling comes from the oldest boutique family winery on New Zealand's South Island - an estate that beat Cloudy Bay to world-class quality. The Seifried estate lies in the emerging region of Nelson, which receives more sunshine that its revered neighbour Marlborough giving even deeper fruit concentration. In charge of winemaking is Chris Seifried - the country's most awarded young winemaker. For this Riesling, the estate's finest grapes are vinified in tiny quantities to give you pure flavours that the big boys just can't replicate! ''Complex aromas of lime, orange and spice give rise to bone-dry mouthfuls of intense citrus and apricot. Deeply satisfying. Enjoy by itself or with Asian cuisine.''