White Wine between £5.00 and £8.00 per bottle
Poggio di Ettore - £5.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Passionate, small-estate winemaking doesn't come any better than this. Made by medal-winning, third-generation winemaker Ettore Galasso, on his picturesque Abruzzo estate, from a small parcel of old-vine Trebbiano. Trebbiano is the classic white of the Abruzzi region and Ettore has brought out all its refreshing characteristics that make it such a great match with creamy Italian pasta dishes. Pale gold with fresh aromas and white nectarine and citrus fruits. Lively and cleansing, but with real intensity.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Passionate, small-estate winemaking doesn't come any better than this. Made by medal-winning, third-generation winemaker Ettore Galasso, on his picturesque Abruzzo estate, from a small parcel of old-vine Trebbiano. Trebbiano is the classic white of the Abruzzi region and Ettore has brought out all its refreshing characteristics that make it such a great match with creamy Italian pasta dishes. Pale gold with fresh aromas and white nectarine and citrus fruits. Lively and cleansing, but with real intensity.
Castell de Veza 2006 - £5.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The multi-medal winning La Baronia de Turis cellar is renowned for the quality of its Malvasia and Moscatel grapes - indeed in 1626 it was even ordered to pay a special tax to King Felipe IV of Spain due to the superior quality of their wines! Now young, up-and-coming winemaker Juan Pico Lozano has brought these two varieties together beautifully to create this refreshing, zippy white. Delicious.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
The multi-medal winning La Baronia de Turis cellar is renowned for the quality of its Malvasia and Moscatel grapes - indeed in 1626 it was even ordered to pay a special tax to King Felipe IV of Spain due to the superior quality of their wines! Now young, up-and-coming winemaker Juan Pico Lozano has brought these two varieties together beautifully to create this refreshing, zippy white. Delicious.
Villa Fiori Bianco - £5.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A smooth, clean and ripe white made during the fantastic 2006 vintage, using the indigenous Italian variety Cataratto, as well as Graciano and Chardonnay grapes, sourced mainly from Sicily - a region that is fast developing a sound reputation for producing some of Italy's most flavoursome wines. Dynamic 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 Vino di Tavola tag. Don't be fooled, though, it's anything but Vino di Tavola in taste! ''Packed with racy citrus and delicate blossom flavours, developing on the palate to include ripe peach. Fresh and uplifting, it's an excellent lunchtime aperitif wine, as well as making a great partner to fresh fish platters.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A smooth, clean and ripe white made during the fantastic 2006 vintage, using the indigenous Italian variety Cataratto, as well as Graciano and Chardonnay grapes, sourced mainly from Sicily - a region that is fast developing a sound reputation for producing some of Italy's most flavoursome wines. Dynamic 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 Vino di Tavola tag. Don't be fooled, though, it's anything but Vino di Tavola in taste! ''Packed with racy citrus and delicate blossom flavours, developing on the palate to include ripe peach. Fresh and uplifting, it's an excellent lunchtime aperitif wine, as well as making a great partner to fresh fish platters.''
Monte Viejo Macabeo 2006 - £5.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Officially classed as ''very good'', La Mancha's 2006 vintage gives this ripe Macabeo tons of intense apricot flavour. Complex and well-balanced, it's a fantastic value alternative to pricier white Rioja. The Macabeo variety is not very widespread in Castilla although its popularity is increasing. It is said to owe its name to the Maccabee tribe mentioned in the Bible and seems to have originated in the Ebro basin near Rioja. During harvest the Macabeo grapes were picked very early in the morning and taken to the pressing station immediately to preserve freshness. There they are pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature guaranteeing the fresh, aromatic nose you encounter the moment you draw the cork. Crisp, with slight floral hints and abundant tropical fruit aromas, Monte Viejo Macabeo is a perfect easy drinking white. Ideal as an aperitif, or with seafood salads and white fish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Officially classed as ''very good'', La Mancha's 2006 vintage gives this ripe Macabeo tons of intense apricot flavour. Complex and well-balanced, it's a fantastic value alternative to pricier white Rioja. The Macabeo variety is not very widespread in Castilla although its popularity is increasing. It is said to owe its name to the Maccabee tribe mentioned in the Bible and seems to have originated in the Ebro basin near Rioja. During harvest the Macabeo grapes were picked very early in the morning and taken to the pressing station immediately to preserve freshness. There they are pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks at low temperature guaranteeing the fresh, aromatic nose you encounter the moment you draw the cork. Crisp, with slight floral hints and abundant tropical fruit aromas, Monte Viejo Macabeo is a perfect easy drinking white. Ideal as an aperitif, or with seafood salads and white fish.
Gallo Chardonnay 75cl - £32.95
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.49 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Gallo Chardonnay 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.49 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Gallo Chardonnay 75cl
Tesco Soave 150cl - £33.00
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.50 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Soave 150cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.50 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Tesco Soave 150cl
Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio 75cl - £33.40
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.57 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
This Pinot Grigio is zesty yet elegant, bouncing with fresh citrus fruit aromas and delicate undertones of pear and apple. In your mouth, this wine bursts onto the palate with pineapple and lime enhanced by tight, zippy acids.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.57 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
This Pinot Grigio is zesty yet elegant, bouncing with fresh citrus fruit aromas and delicate undertones of pear and apple. In your mouth, this wine bursts onto the palate with pineapple and lime enhanced by tight, zippy acids.
Yellow Tail Chardonnay 75cl - £33.46
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.58 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
The wine has a lovely peachy vanilla and coconut aroma. The wine has a rich creamy toasted finish on the palate whilst being silky smooth and easy to drink.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.58 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
The wine has a lovely peachy vanilla and coconut aroma. The wine has a rich creamy toasted finish on the palate whilst being silky smooth and easy to drink.
Domaine Danubiane Cuvee Traian 2005 - £5.59
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Light and refreshing Riesling Italico - an ancient grape - is combined with crisp, thirst-quenching Sauvignon, grown in pre-Roman vineyards. Wine has been made in this part of the Danube since the 4th century. Production flourished after the conquering Romans established the city of Drobeta - a great trading centre and now home to Domaine Danubiane. Dry, with floral aromas and lemon and grapefruit flavours with a hint of exotic fruit. Delicate on the finish, it will match beautifully with white meat or seafood dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Light and refreshing Riesling Italico - an ancient grape - is combined with crisp, thirst-quenching Sauvignon, grown in pre-Roman vineyards. Wine has been made in this part of the Danube since the 4th century. Production flourished after the conquering Romans established the city of Drobeta - a great trading centre and now home to Domaine Danubiane. Dry, with floral aromas and lemon and grapefruit flavours with a hint of exotic fruit. Delicate on the finish, it will match beautifully with white meat or seafood dishes.
Montana Sauvignon Blanc 75cl - £33.92
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Montana Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Montana Sauvignon Blanc 75cl
Brown Brothers Dry Muscat 75cl - £33.92
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
A delicious unwooded white wine with enticingly fresh flavours of musk and sun ripened grapes that are kept in balance by a crisp dry finish.
In 1889 John Francis Brown made his first wines at Milawa, located on high ground at the gateway to the King Valley in North East Victoria. Today, the fourth and fifth generations of the Brown family continue to own and operate one of Australia's oldest w
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
A delicious unwooded white wine with enticingly fresh flavours of musk and sun ripened grapes that are kept in balance by a crisp dry finish.
In 1889 John Francis Brown made his first wines at Milawa, located on high ground at the gateway to the King Valley in North East Victoria. Today, the fourth and fifth generations of the Brown family continue to own and operate one of Australia's oldest w
Lindemans Chilean Chardonnay 75c - £33.92
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Ripe tropical fruit and vanilla flavours with a soft creamy finish.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Ripe tropical fruit and vanilla flavours with a soft creamy finish.
Pinot Grigio Mixed Case 6x75cl - £33.92
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Pinot Grigio Mixed Case 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.65 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 Pinot Grigio Mixed Case 6x75cl
Jacobs Creek Semillon Chardonnay 75c - £33.97
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.66 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
The fresh citrus characters of Semillon and the richness of Chardonnay produce a crisp, refreshing medium bodied dry wine, with an abundance of lemon and tropical fruit flavour.
A wet Winter followed by a cool moist Spring resulted in vigorous healthy vine canopies which remained stress free during an unusually cool but dry Summer. Moderate, dry weather with cool nights resulted in a later than normal harvest producing healthy fr
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.66 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
The fresh citrus characters of Semillon and the richness of Chardonnay produce a crisp, refreshing medium bodied dry wine, with an abundance of lemon and tropical fruit flavour.
A wet Winter followed by a cool moist Spring resulted in vigorous healthy vine canopies which remained stress free during an unusually cool but dry Summer. Moderate, dry weather with cool nights resulted in a later than normal harvest producing healthy fr
Tesco Finest Pinot Grigio 75cl - £34.09
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.68 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
A smooth, dry white with a delicious fruit salad character, delicate floral aromas and a hint of spice.
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.68 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
A smooth, dry white with a delicious fruit salad character, delicate floral aromas and a hint of spice.
Penfolds Semillon Chard 75cl Fr - £34.09
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.68 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Penfolds Semillon Chard 75cl Fr
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.68 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Penfolds Semillon Chard 75cl Fr
La Chasse Du Pape Unoaked Vin De Pays D'oc Ch 75 - £34.09
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.68 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
An elegant nose of delicate white flowers, stone fruit and honey. A well balanced, crisp and lively palate refecting the floral, fruity aromas found on the nose. This expressive wine has a persistent, refreshing finish with hints of ripe apricot.
Gabriel Meffre is based in Gigondas in the heart of the Rhone valley. Gabriel Meffre was established in 1936 and soon established itself as one of the largest negociants in the RhÃŽne, buying in wine from around the region, as well as from its own estates,
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £5.68 per bottle. Price on 22-Nov-08 from Tesco.
An elegant nose of delicate white flowers, stone fruit and honey. A well balanced, crisp and lively palate refecting the floral, fruity aromas found on the nose. This expressive wine has a persistent, refreshing finish with hints of ripe apricot.
Gabriel Meffre is based in Gigondas in the heart of the Rhone valley. Gabriel Meffre was established in 1936 and soon established itself as one of the largest negociants in the RhÃŽne, buying in wine from around the region, as well as from its own estates,
La Renardiere Chardonnay 2003 - £5.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This lightly oaked Chardonnay is named after one of the parcels of vines that makes up the blend, ''La Renardiere''. The land in turn, takes its name from the many foxes that live wild in the area. The wine is made by the Vignerons de la Noelle, whose cellar is in Ancenis, half way between Nantes and Angers. The cellar was founded in 1952 and the wine is made by Franck David, who studied locally and has worked in both Muscadet and Sancerre - he is very much a white wine specialist. The cellar is very well equipped with the latest technology which enables them to bring out the extremely expressive aromas of fruit and white flowers.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This lightly oaked Chardonnay is named after one of the parcels of vines that makes up the blend, ''La Renardiere''. The land in turn, takes its name from the many foxes that live wild in the area. The wine is made by the Vignerons de la Noelle, whose cellar is in Ancenis, half way between Nantes and Angers. The cellar was founded in 1952 and the wine is made by Franck David, who studied locally and has worked in both Muscadet and Sancerre - he is very much a white wine specialist. The cellar is very well equipped with the latest technology which enables them to bring out the extremely expressive aromas of fruit and white flowers.
Domaine Victor 2004 - £5.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Exceptionally rare southern French gem crafted from the concentrated fruit of 90-year-old Maccabeu vines. Made in the tiny village of Baixas where everyone works in wine, it's a delicious balance between creamy richness and appley freshness.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Exceptionally rare southern French gem crafted from the concentrated fruit of 90-year-old Maccabeu vines. Made in the tiny village of Baixas where everyone works in wine, it's a delicious balance between creamy richness and appley freshness.
Tallowwood Creek Colombard 2005 - £5.69
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you want something crisp, fruity and very sippable, then Tallowwood Creek Colombard is just the tipple ... almost Sauvignon-like in style but not so over powering. Tallowwood is part of the Beelgara Estate in the centre of New South Wales's Riverina wine region. Founded over 60 years ago it is now owned and run by dynamic winemaker Bob Berton who has invested heavily in both the cellar and the vineyards. And the Colombard grape - originally from France's rural Gascony where it was used to make Armagnac - produces mouthwatering, citrussy whites like this, under the Aussie sun. Light straw in colour, juicy tropical fruit with hints of freshly sliced green pepper notes. Perfect with Thai chicken curry.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
If you want something crisp, fruity and very sippable, then Tallowwood Creek Colombard is just the tipple ... almost Sauvignon-like in style but not so over powering. Tallowwood is part of the Beelgara Estate in the centre of New South Wales's Riverina wine region. Founded over 60 years ago it is now owned and run by dynamic winemaker Bob Berton who has invested heavily in both the cellar and the vineyards. And the Colombard grape - originally from France's rural Gascony where it was used to make Armagnac - produces mouthwatering, citrussy whites like this, under the Aussie sun. Light straw in colour, juicy tropical fruit with hints of freshly sliced green pepper notes. Perfect with Thai chicken curry.