White Wine
Villa Fiori Bianco - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from a mouthwatering combination of Sicilian Greganico and rounded Chardonnay from Italy's Abruzzan coast - this whistle-clean white is one of the best-value wines in our cellars! Young winemaker Scipione Giuliani was keen to make a blend he liked (subject to our approval!) and not be constrained by appellation laws, hence the humble Vino di Tavola status. Excellent with fish in lemony sauces (or just to perk up the cold turkey platter), Villa Fiori's pale lemon colour exudes a simple slightly grassy nose and has a fresh, clean palate, hinting of ripe, floral peach. Very good as a lunchtime aperitif too.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from a mouthwatering combination of Sicilian Greganico and rounded Chardonnay from Italy's Abruzzan coast - this whistle-clean white is one of the best-value wines in our cellars! Young winemaker Scipione Giuliani was keen to make a blend he liked (subject to our approval!) and not be constrained by appellation laws, hence the humble Vino di Tavola status. Excellent with fish in lemony sauces (or just to perk up the cold turkey platter), Villa Fiori's pale lemon colour exudes a simple slightly grassy nose and has a fresh, clean palate, hinting of ripe, floral peach. Very good as a lunchtime aperitif too.
Villa Mare Bianco - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This gorgeous, green apple-fresh Italian is the ideal sunny afternoon quaffer. Made from a mouthwatering blend of local speciality grapes plus a dash of melony Chardonnay - it's great value for money! That's because the grapes are sourced from top vineyards in both Sicily and Italy's high Abruzzi hills - hence the humble Vino da Tavola tag. One sip and you'll agree it should cost much more. Crafted by talented young winemaker Scipione Giuliani ... the man behind your No.1 most reordered red, Il Papavero! Bright yellow in colour. Simple peachy and slightly grassy nose with a fresh, clean palate, hints of ripe peach and slight floral tones. Supremely quaffable at a great price.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This gorgeous, green apple-fresh Italian is the ideal sunny afternoon quaffer. Made from a mouthwatering blend of local speciality grapes plus a dash of melony Chardonnay - it's great value for money! That's because the grapes are sourced from top vineyards in both Sicily and Italy's high Abruzzi hills - hence the humble Vino da Tavola tag. One sip and you'll agree it should cost much more. Crafted by talented young winemaker Scipione Giuliani ... the man behind your No.1 most reordered red, Il Papavero! Bright yellow in colour. Simple peachy and slightly grassy nose with a fresh, clean palate, hints of ripe peach and slight floral tones. Supremely quaffable at a great price.
Highstone Torrontes Sauvignon 2007 - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from a unique combination of citrus-charged Torrontes and racy Sauvignon - this mountain-fresh white is bursting with fruit-filled personality! The grapes used for this white are grown on high, sloping vineyards just north of Mendoza. The high-altitude location ripens grapes to perfection and supplies a cool mountain-fresh breeze that's essential for sealing in maximum flavour! Crammed with tangy, citrus flavours - this gorgeously ripe white offers plenty of distinct minerally-fresh hints. Dry and crisp, it's wonderful served slightly chilled with summer salads or grilled fish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Made from a unique combination of citrus-charged Torrontes and racy Sauvignon - this mountain-fresh white is bursting with fruit-filled personality! The grapes used for this white are grown on high, sloping vineyards just north of Mendoza. The high-altitude location ripens grapes to perfection and supplies a cool mountain-fresh breeze that's essential for sealing in maximum flavour! Crammed with tangy, citrus flavours - this gorgeously ripe white offers plenty of distinct minerally-fresh hints. Dry and crisp, it's wonderful served slightly chilled with summer salads or grilled fish.
Cavazzola - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Crisp and elegant cool-climate white from the same cellar as our priciest, top-flight Pinot Grigio. Do not be fooled by Cavazzola's humble Vino da Tavola status - it's made from 100% Grave del Friuli DOC grapes ... only 'declassified'! Outdated winemaking rules only permit a certain number of bottles to be granted DOC status each year - a problem for wineries in bumper years ... but a real chance for a bargain for canny buyers. Opulent, fragrant nose of orange, lemon and pineapple, followed by mouthwateringly fresh crisp citrus flavours and a tingly mineral finish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Crisp and elegant cool-climate white from the same cellar as our priciest, top-flight Pinot Grigio. Do not be fooled by Cavazzola's humble Vino da Tavola status - it's made from 100% Grave del Friuli DOC grapes ... only 'declassified'! Outdated winemaking rules only permit a certain number of bottles to be granted DOC status each year - a problem for wineries in bumper years ... but a real chance for a bargain for canny buyers. Opulent, fragrant nose of orange, lemon and pineapple, followed by mouthwateringly fresh crisp citrus flavours and a tingly mineral finish.
Il Papavero Bianco - £5.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With its gorgeous, peach aromas and fresh mouthfuls of lemon and citrus, Il Papavero Bianco is a lively aperitif ... the perfect pick-me-up. As many of you have already discovered, Papavero offer unbeatable value for money thanks to the innovative talent of winemaker Scipione Giuliani. He dares to flout strict wine laws by cherry-picking the best fruit from two regions, hence the VdT status and the great price! Appealing peachy and freshly-cut grass aromas with delicate, rich peach and blossom flavours. Fresh and easy drinking. Ideal with fish, picnics or simply on its own.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
With its gorgeous, peach aromas and fresh mouthfuls of lemon and citrus, Il Papavero Bianco is a lively aperitif ... the perfect pick-me-up. As many of you have already discovered, Papavero offer unbeatable value for money thanks to the innovative talent of winemaker Scipione Giuliani. He dares to flout strict wine laws by cherry-picking the best fruit from two regions, hence the VdT status and the great price! Appealing peachy and freshly-cut grass aromas with delicate, rich peach and blossom flavours. Fresh and easy drinking. Ideal with fish, picnics or simply on its own.
Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.06
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.84 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
Lively melange of gooseberries and passion fruit on the nose, generously backed up with zesty, crisp lemon, passion fruit and grapefruit on the palate.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.84 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
Lively melange of gooseberries and passion fruit on the nose, generously backed up with zesty, crisp lemon, passion fruit and grapefruit on the palate.
Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 75 Cl - £35.06
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.84 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The refreshing Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with zesty citrus characters. A lovely mid-palate weight, abounding with fresh citrus and green tropical flavours, is balanced by a lively natural acidity leading to a long passionfruit finish.
The Oxford Landing vineyard was established in 1958 on the banks of the majestic Murray River in South Australia. Named after a nearby site where drovers once grazed and watered sheep on the long journey to Adelaide from northern pastoral properties.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.84 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The refreshing Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with zesty citrus characters. A lovely mid-palate weight, abounding with fresh citrus and green tropical flavours, is balanced by a lively natural acidity leading to a long passionfruit finish.
The Oxford Landing vineyard was established in 1958 on the banks of the majestic Murray River in South Australia. Named after a nearby site where drovers once grazed and watered sheep on the long journey to Adelaide from northern pastoral properties.
Porta Reserve Chardonnay 75cl - £35.17
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.86 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The resulting wine is bright and flavoured, with a nice blend of melon, banana, peaches with a bit of apple and vanilla, offering a persisitent finish.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.86 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The resulting wine is bright and flavoured, with a nice blend of melon, banana, peaches with a bit of apple and vanilla, offering a persisitent finish.
Oxford Landing Chardonnay 75 Cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The wine is pale gold in colour with hints of green. Lifted citrus and tropical aromas intermingle with subtle notes of honey and nuts. Lively lemon acidity complements the palate richness leading to a long refreshing finish.
In the 10 years since the first wines were released, Oxford Landing has forged a reputation as a quality producer of vibrant, characteristically Australian wines - wines that are a true expression of vineyards in which they are made.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The wine is pale gold in colour with hints of green. Lifted citrus and tropical aromas intermingle with subtle notes of honey and nuts. Lively lemon acidity complements the palate richness leading to a long refreshing finish.
In the 10 years since the first wines were released, Oxford Landing has forged a reputation as a quality producer of vibrant, characteristically Australian wines - wines that are a true expression of vineyards in which they are made.
Hardys Stamp Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
A fresh crisp style with lifted lamon, tropical fruit and herbaceous characters.
Hardy's Stamp of Australia offers one of Australia's most popular, easy to drink range of wines. Stamp of Australia continues the tradition of fine winemaking that Hardys have become recognised for throughout the world, by offering fantastic wine at an ex
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
A fresh crisp style with lifted lamon, tropical fruit and herbaceous characters.
Hardy's Stamp of Australia offers one of Australia's most popular, easy to drink range of wines. Stamp of Australia continues the tradition of fine winemaking that Hardys have become recognised for throughout the world, by offering fantastic wine at an ex
Cottesbrook Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The colour is pale straw and the bouquet combines intense aromas of gooseberry, red currant and citrus fruits. The palate is well balanced and full with a long finish and shows the same fruity flavours and crispness.
The Cottesbrook Wine Company was registered in 2002 following the merge in interests of two established New Zealand wine producing families: St Helena Wine Estate and Rossendale Wines. They recognised the growing demand for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Th
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
The colour is pale straw and the bouquet combines intense aromas of gooseberry, red currant and citrus fruits. The palate is well balanced and full with a long finish and shows the same fruity flavours and crispness.
The Cottesbrook Wine Company was registered in 2002 following the merge in interests of two established New Zealand wine producing families: St Helena Wine Estate and Rossendale Wines. They recognised the growing demand for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Th
Honeywood Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Honeywood Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
The Honeywood wines are produced at the Ironstone Vineyards by British winemaker Dominic Hentall. He has been working in California for the last 6 vintages and understands the delicate balance needed to maximise the flavour and complexities of these wine
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Honeywood Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
The Honeywood wines are produced at the Ironstone Vineyards by British winemaker Dominic Hentall. He has been working in California for the last 6 vintages and understands the delicate balance needed to maximise the flavour and complexities of these wine
Mcguigan Lower In Alcoho L Chardonnay 75c - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
A fresh, crisp dry white wine with citrus and apple fruit flavours.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
A fresh, crisp dry white wine with citrus and apple fruit flavours.
Fish Hoek Chenin 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Fish Hoek Chenin 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Fish Hoek Chenin 75cl
Tesco Finest Block 3 Pinot Grigio 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
This wine has a very pale straw colour. Aromas of green apple with pear and citrus jump out of the glass. On the palate the wine has a creamy texture with ripe pear and apple fruit. The zesty citrus finish provides crisp balance.
Neqtar Australia is based in the state of Victoria.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
This wine has a very pale straw colour. Aromas of green apple with pear and citrus jump out of the glass. On the palate the wine has a creamy texture with ripe pear and apple fruit. The zesty citrus finish provides crisp balance.
Neqtar Australia is based in the state of Victoria.
Tesco Finest Palestra Rueda 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
A fresh, fruity wine with aromatic lime and apple aromas. A rich yet crisp mouthfeel follows flavours of apple and citrus with a long, persistent finish.
The Agricola Castellana Cooperative, situated in the heart of the Rueda D.O., was set up in La Seca by a small number of dedicated vine growers. Rueda produces stunning wines where the essence of ''terroir'' is vastly important. The Rueda region is very s
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
A fresh, fruity wine with aromatic lime and apple aromas. A rich yet crisp mouthfeel follows flavours of apple and citrus with a long, persistent finish.
The Agricola Castellana Cooperative, situated in the heart of the Rueda D.O., was set up in La Seca by a small number of dedicated vine growers. Rueda produces stunning wines where the essence of ''terroir'' is vastly important. The Rueda region is very s
Cosa Dolce Trebbiano Pinot Grigio 75cl - £35.28
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
This delicious blend of Trebbiano and Pinot Grigio combines the subtle characters of Trebbiano with the crispness of Pinot Grigio to create a clean, lively wine with a refreshing finish. Perfect as an accompaniment to salads, chicken and pasta.
This is the first time that DeBortoli's has produced this product. The inspiration to explore Italian Varieties comes from the DeBortoli Family's Italian Heritage. The Trebbiano in this variety comes from vines that are 50-60 years old.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.88 per bottle. Price on 06-Jul-08 from Tesco.
This delicious blend of Trebbiano and Pinot Grigio combines the subtle characters of Trebbiano with the crispness of Pinot Grigio to create a clean, lively wine with a refreshing finish. Perfect as an accompaniment to salads, chicken and pasta.
This is the first time that DeBortoli's has produced this product. The inspiration to explore Italian Varieties comes from the DeBortoli Family's Italian Heritage. The Trebbiano in this variety comes from vines that are 50-60 years old.
Barooga Station Verdelho Chardonnay 2005 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The success of Verdelho in Australia is an extraordinary phenomenon'' says leading Oz wine critic James Halliday. This Portugese grape was originally used solely in the production of Madeira but Down Under it produces a superb, lime-scented, honeysuckle white. Here it's a perfect partner for ever popular Chardonnay, giving typical sunshine-in-a-glass melon and pineapple flavours an aromatic, citrussy edge - the perfect alternative to over-oaked, over-priced big brand Aussie whites. Indeed for excellent, everyday drinking wines full of sun-drenched ripe fruit - look no further than the delicious Barooga Station , courtesy of the family-run Riverina Estate. The wine wizard here is Sam Trimboli (200 plus medals a year), the winery high-tech and yields are kept low for clean, flavour intensity.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''The success of Verdelho in Australia is an extraordinary phenomenon'' says leading Oz wine critic James Halliday. This Portugese grape was originally used solely in the production of Madeira but Down Under it produces a superb, lime-scented, honeysuckle white. Here it's a perfect partner for ever popular Chardonnay, giving typical sunshine-in-a-glass melon and pineapple flavours an aromatic, citrussy edge - the perfect alternative to over-oaked, over-priced big brand Aussie whites. Indeed for excellent, everyday drinking wines full of sun-drenched ripe fruit - look no further than the delicious Barooga Station , courtesy of the family-run Riverina Estate. The wine wizard here is Sam Trimboli (200 plus medals a year), the winery high-tech and yields are kept low for clean, flavour intensity.
Loxton Ridge Chenin Chardonnay 2006 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Aussie star winemaker Neil McGuigan crafted this superb little number from tiny parcels of grapes too precious for bigger blends. Crisp as a green apple thanks to the finest Chenin Blanc, with a dash of Chardonnay for roundness. Delightful wild flower and apple aromas lead to lingering flavours of peach, pineapple and citrus. Superb easy-drinking white.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Aussie star winemaker Neil McGuigan crafted this superb little number from tiny parcels of grapes too precious for bigger blends. Crisp as a green apple thanks to the finest Chenin Blanc, with a dash of Chardonnay for roundness. Delightful wild flower and apple aromas lead to lingering flavours of peach, pineapple and citrus. Superb easy-drinking white.
Estampilla Torrontes Sauvignon 2006 - £5.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Argentina is arguably blessed with the New World's most diverse line-up of grapes'' (Tim Atkin, The Observer). Made along very organic lines, this mouthwateringly crisp white marries gently spicy Torrontes (Argentina's speciality white) with racy Sauvignon. The area is doubly blessed thanks to a climate ideal for vines. Warm days and cool, dry nights in the high-altitude vineyards ensure a tremendously long ripening period. Snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation in near desert-like conditions. Leap-from-the-glass aromas of wild flowers and orchard fruits leading to lingering grapefruit, pineapple and citrus flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with green salads and light fish dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Argentina is arguably blessed with the New World's most diverse line-up of grapes'' (Tim Atkin, The Observer). Made along very organic lines, this mouthwateringly crisp white marries gently spicy Torrontes (Argentina's speciality white) with racy Sauvignon. The area is doubly blessed thanks to a climate ideal for vines. Warm days and cool, dry nights in the high-altitude vineyards ensure a tremendously long ripening period. Snowmelt from the hills provides the purest irrigation in near desert-like conditions. Leap-from-the-glass aromas of wild flowers and orchard fruits leading to lingering grapefruit, pineapple and citrus flavours. A lively aperitif that also goes very well with green salads and light fish dishes.