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Brightwater Dry Riesling - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bone-dry and packed intense lime-fresh flavours, this delicious Riesling has received more awards than we have space to mention here! Virtuoso winemaker Garry Neale (already renowned for his Cloudy-Bay beating Split Rock Sauvignon) is behind this stunning white and is considered to be one of the New World's hottest talents! Judging by this pristine Riesling, it's an accolade well-deserved. Full in body and brimming with zippy citrus notes, it's a brilliant match with delicate Thai and lightly spicy Asian cuisine. Enjoy!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bone-dry and packed intense lime-fresh flavours, this delicious Riesling has received more awards than we have space to mention here! Virtuoso winemaker Garry Neale (already renowned for his Cloudy-Bay beating Split Rock Sauvignon) is behind this stunning white and is considered to be one of the New World's hottest talents! Judging by this pristine Riesling, it's an accolade well-deserved. Full in body and brimming with zippy citrus notes, it's a brilliant match with delicate Thai and lightly spicy Asian cuisine. Enjoy!
Gapsted Ballerina Canopy Chardonnay 2004 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Luxuriously rich gem that's bursting with peach, citrus and lime flavours! Key to its fresh fruit appeal is the extraordinary talent of chief winemaker, Shayne Cunningham. Shayne employs a unique ''ballerina'' arrangement of his vines (hence the name) that allows the gentle morning sunlight and soft mountain breezes to delicately ripen the fruit, producing vibrant colours and intense fruit flavours. ''Pale straw in colour, with stone fruit, melon and honey aromas. A rich and creamy palate with buttery and nutty oak integration with a subtle and crisp finish. Match with cod fillet on lemon and macadamia nut couscous drizzled with a light white wine and cream sauce.''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Luxuriously rich gem that's bursting with peach, citrus and lime flavours! Key to its fresh fruit appeal is the extraordinary talent of chief winemaker, Shayne Cunningham. Shayne employs a unique ''ballerina'' arrangement of his vines (hence the name) that allows the gentle morning sunlight and soft mountain breezes to delicately ripen the fruit, producing vibrant colours and intense fruit flavours. ''Pale straw in colour, with stone fruit, melon and honey aromas. A rich and creamy palate with buttery and nutty oak integration with a subtle and crisp finish. Match with cod fillet on lemon and macadamia nut couscous drizzled with a light white wine and cream sauce.''
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.
Sowman Estate Sauvignon Blanc - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Set in Marlborough's 'Golden Mile', Terry and Lynley Sowman's pristine estate used to supply finest quality Sauvignon grapes to the region's most demanding winemakers. When they decided to bottle their own wine, they turned to veteran winemaker John Forrest for expertise. John - whose wines are rated above the revered Cloudy Bay - has crafted a thrillingly intense white. Full of mouthwatering citrus aromas, this zippy Sauvignon is guaranteed to enliven your tastebuds! Explosive guava and gooseberry flavours are kept lively and fresh under screwcap. Ideal with asparagus dishes, delicate fish and summer salads.
Scarpantoni Unwooded Chardonnay - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gone are the days of heavily oaked Aussie Chardonnays. Wood-free, fruit-laden delights like this are now the preferred style. The Scarpantoni brothers do it so very well. Not surprising really for a, estate that won the country's most soughty-after award - 2007 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. 'Pop' Scarpantoni came out to Australia from Italy after the war and settled in the McLaren Vale. He worked for Thomas Hardy and Sons and then as a vineyard manager at Seaview introducing innovative, water-saving 'contour' vineyards in the 1960s. Today his sons Fil and Michael carry on the great family tradition of doing things their way and winning hundreds of medals in the process. Fresh nose and crisp stone fruit flavours. Lovely balance - very classic, modern Aussie style.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Gone are the days of heavily oaked Aussie Chardonnays. Wood-free, fruit-laden delights like this are now the preferred style. The Scarpantoni brothers do it so very well. Not surprising really for a, estate that won the country's most soughty-after award - 2007 Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy. 'Pop' Scarpantoni came out to Australia from Italy after the war and settled in the McLaren Vale. He worked for Thomas Hardy and Sons and then as a vineyard manager at Seaview introducing innovative, water-saving 'contour' vineyards in the 1960s. Today his sons Fil and Michael carry on the great family tradition of doing things their way and winning hundreds of medals in the process. Fresh nose and crisp stone fruit flavours. Lovely balance - very classic, modern Aussie style.
Wrangles Viognier Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2007 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A tongue-tingling blend of Viognier, Sauvignon and Semillon - three of the finest quality white grapes with an amazing synergy of flavours between them! Viognier gives peachy aroma, Sauvignon a cut-grass freshness while Semillon fills the glass with lemony richness. The mastermind behind this wine is Philip Shaw - arguably the world's greatest living winemaker, well known to long-standing Rosemount Estate fans and now the proud owner of a brand new winery of his own in Orange. Here, vineyards are among the highest and coolest in the country which adds a devastatingly aromatic edge to the deliciously ripe Aussie fruit. Deliciously rich, with opulent candied flavours. If you had to choose just one new wine for the Summer, we couldn't recommend anything more refreshing or rewarding. Serve chilled with barbecued seafood kebabs, king prawns or a chicken and mango salad.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
A tongue-tingling blend of Viognier, Sauvignon and Semillon - three of the finest quality white grapes with an amazing synergy of flavours between them! Viognier gives peachy aroma, Sauvignon a cut-grass freshness while Semillon fills the glass with lemony richness. The mastermind behind this wine is Philip Shaw - arguably the world's greatest living winemaker, well known to long-standing Rosemount Estate fans and now the proud owner of a brand new winery of his own in Orange. Here, vineyards are among the highest and coolest in the country which adds a devastatingly aromatic edge to the deliciously ripe Aussie fruit. Deliciously rich, with opulent candied flavours. If you had to choose just one new wine for the Summer, we couldn't recommend anything more refreshing or rewarding. Serve chilled with barbecued seafood kebabs, king prawns or a chicken and mango salad.
Mission Estate Hawkes Bay 'Greenmeadows' Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £10.39
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Founded in 1838 by a group of French Missionaries, Mission Estate is Hawke's Bay's largest winery, with a well-respected reputation in the New Zealand market as a producer of consistent quality, value for money wines. Winemaker, and family man Paul Mooney has been working at the cellar for almost 30 years winning numerous awards in both at home and in international competitions. He painstakingly handpicked the grapes for this zippy Sauvignon in the pristine Greenmeadows vineyard, which enjoys plenty of sunshine and cool, temperate breezes that are perfect for ripening grapes! ''Vibrant and rich with abundant tropical fruit, citrus, passionfruit and gooseberry flavours. The palate is crisp, fruity and dry with a clean, lingering finish''
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Founded in 1838 by a group of French Missionaries, Mission Estate is Hawke's Bay's largest winery, with a well-respected reputation in the New Zealand market as a producer of consistent quality, value for money wines. Winemaker, and family man Paul Mooney has been working at the cellar for almost 30 years winning numerous awards in both at home and in international competitions. He painstakingly handpicked the grapes for this zippy Sauvignon in the pristine Greenmeadows vineyard, which enjoys plenty of sunshine and cool, temperate breezes that are perfect for ripening grapes! ''Vibrant and rich with abundant tropical fruit, citrus, passionfruit and gooseberry flavours. The palate is crisp, fruity and dry with a clean, lingering finish''
Montes Alpha Chardonnay 75cl - £62.64
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £10.44 per bottle. Price on 11-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Montes Alpha Chardonnay 75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £10.44 per bottle. Price on 11-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Case of 6 Montes Alpha Chardonnay 75cl
World Class Sauvignon Blanc Mixed Case 6x75cl - £62.70
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £10.45 per bottle. Price on 11-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 World Class Sauvignon Blanc Mixed Cas E 6x75cl
For 6 bottles - equivalent to £10.45 per bottle. Price on 11-Oct-08 from Tesco.
Case of 1 World Class Sauvignon Blanc Mixed Cas E 6x75cl
Hungerford Hill Riesling 2006 - £10.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Founded in the 1970s in the world famous Hunter Valley, Hungerford Hill produces award-winning wines from Australia's best regions. ''Clare Valley Riesling is Australia's most toothsome white'' (The Times). This iconic winery's citrus-charged '06 is unmissable for Riesling fans.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Founded in the 1970s in the world famous Hunter Valley, Hungerford Hill produces award-winning wines from Australia's best regions. ''Clare Valley Riesling is Australia's most toothsome white'' (The Times). This iconic winery's citrus-charged '06 is unmissable for Riesling fans.
Westend Estate Three Bridges Chardonnay 2005 - £10.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bill Calabria's Westend Estate specialises in producing boutique-style, limited edition wines of excellence. Bill himself is dedicated to the pursuit of quality, and he has kept these Three Bridges wines aside (the finest in the range) exclusively for us. ''Full and flavoursome'' (Wine State Magazine) - and oozing crystal-pure peach and melon flavours framed by rich, creamy oak. Aussie Meursault!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bill Calabria's Westend Estate specialises in producing boutique-style, limited edition wines of excellence. Bill himself is dedicated to the pursuit of quality, and he has kept these Three Bridges wines aside (the finest in the range) exclusively for us. ''Full and flavoursome'' (Wine State Magazine) - and oozing crystal-pure peach and melon flavours framed by rich, creamy oak. Aussie Meursault!
Le Colombare - £10.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Known as 'the Chablis of Italy', Gavi is Italy's most prized white wine. Le Colombare is from Gavi di Gavi - the top-quality corner where the region's best vineyards lie. Made from 100% hand-harvested, premium quality grapes - it's the perfect bottle to open when guests pop by. Deliciously fresh and packed with abundant nectarine and lemon aromas - it's easy to see why Gavi is so highly esteemed! Superb as a glass on its own or with grilled fish.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Known as 'the Chablis of Italy', Gavi is Italy's most prized white wine. Le Colombare is from Gavi di Gavi - the top-quality corner where the region's best vineyards lie. Made from 100% hand-harvested, premium quality grapes - it's the perfect bottle to open when guests pop by. Deliciously fresh and packed with abundant nectarine and lemon aromas - it's easy to see why Gavi is so highly esteemed! Superb as a glass on its own or with grilled fish.
Muritai Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £10.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Here's elegant proof that when it comes to tantalisingly zippy Sauvignon, New Zealand has set a new benchmark for quality worldwide. This fresh and tangy find is from Nelson - ''the sunshine capital'' of the country. Handcrafted by multi medal-winning winemaker Jane Cooper - who has made wine in Italy, Chile and Australia's Hunter Valley - previous vintages of this tantalising Sauvignon have swept the board at leading wine shows - and the sublime 2007 looks set to do the same! But you'd better be quick! 2007 produced exceptionally tiny yields of top-quality fruit so there's not much to go around. Brimming with wonderfully intense cut grass, gooseberry and passion fruit flavours - you don't want to miss out!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Here's elegant proof that when it comes to tantalisingly zippy Sauvignon, New Zealand has set a new benchmark for quality worldwide. This fresh and tangy find is from Nelson - ''the sunshine capital'' of the country. Handcrafted by multi medal-winning winemaker Jane Cooper - who has made wine in Italy, Chile and Australia's Hunter Valley - previous vintages of this tantalising Sauvignon have swept the board at leading wine shows - and the sublime 2007 looks set to do the same! But you'd better be quick! 2007 produced exceptionally tiny yields of top-quality fruit so there's not much to go around. Brimming with wonderfully intense cut grass, gooseberry and passion fruit flavours - you don't want to miss out!
Domaine Dampt Reserve du Domaine - £10.49
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Make hay whilst this particular sun shines'' is Jancis Robinson's advice on the ''outstanding'' Chablis 2006 vintage ... and you'll not find better value than the Dampt brothers' pure, mineral-rich, old-vine gem. Boasting Burgundy's top honour - a Tastevinage - awarded to only the finest 2% of the vintage, their secret is a small plot of vines a stone's throw from the Grand Cru vineyards of legendary Les Clos. Bright lemon in colour with appetising citrus and stone fruit aromas. Wonderfully fresh and brimming with white peach and pineapple flavours, this is a terrific aperitif!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Make hay whilst this particular sun shines'' is Jancis Robinson's advice on the ''outstanding'' Chablis 2006 vintage ... and you'll not find better value than the Dampt brothers' pure, mineral-rich, old-vine gem. Boasting Burgundy's top honour - a Tastevinage - awarded to only the finest 2% of the vintage, their secret is a small plot of vines a stone's throw from the Grand Cru vineyards of legendary Les Clos. Bright lemon in colour with appetising citrus and stone fruit aromas. Wonderfully fresh and brimming with white peach and pineapple flavours, this is a terrific aperitif!
Brightwater Dry Riesling 2006 - £10.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bone-dry and packed intense lime-fresh flavours, this delicious Riesling has received more awards than we have space to mention here! Virtuoso winemaker Garry Neale (already renowned for his Cloudy-Bay beating Split Rock Sauvignon) is behind this stunning white and is considered to be one of the New World's hottest talents! Judging by this pristine Riesling, it's an accolade well-deserved. Full in body and brimming with zippy citrus notes, it's a brilliant match with delicate Thai and lightly spicy Asian cuisine. Enjoy!
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Bone-dry and packed intense lime-fresh flavours, this delicious Riesling has received more awards than we have space to mention here! Virtuoso winemaker Garry Neale (already renowned for his Cloudy-Bay beating Split Rock Sauvignon) is behind this stunning white and is considered to be one of the New World's hottest talents! Judging by this pristine Riesling, it's an accolade well-deserved. Full in body and brimming with zippy citrus notes, it's a brilliant match with delicate Thai and lightly spicy Asian cuisine. Enjoy!
Brightwater Sauvignon Blanc 2007 - £10.79
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Don't bother searching for Cloudy Bay and save money with this terrific wine'' The Independent Brightwater Sauvignon 2007 is from New Zealand's Nelson region ... a short ride over the mountains from Marlborough. Small production and so strict allocation - especially for this highly regarded vintage, which was awarded 5* by Cuisine magazine and also 5* by respected NZ wine writer Michael Cooper - but we managed to secure some precious cases. Each vintage causes an avalanche of press acclaim. Since it burst onto the scene in 1999 it's won Golds above some of New Zealand's biggest names, has been awarded marks in the mid 90s from the great and good of the wine world and been singled out as one of the best Kiwi Sauvignons to drink with food. This year was no exception and the winery is going from strength to strength. Wonderfully intense aromas - fresh-cut grass, gooseberry, lemon - and rich, long-lasting flavours of zesty tropical fruits. Crisp, pure and lively, it makes an excellent aperitif but is fine enough to partner grilled fish (like turbot), lemon chicken or Thai food.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
''Don't bother searching for Cloudy Bay and save money with this terrific wine'' The Independent Brightwater Sauvignon 2007 is from New Zealand's Nelson region ... a short ride over the mountains from Marlborough. Small production and so strict allocation - especially for this highly regarded vintage, which was awarded 5* by Cuisine magazine and also 5* by respected NZ wine writer Michael Cooper - but we managed to secure some precious cases. Each vintage causes an avalanche of press acclaim. Since it burst onto the scene in 1999 it's won Golds above some of New Zealand's biggest names, has been awarded marks in the mid 90s from the great and good of the wine world and been singled out as one of the best Kiwi Sauvignons to drink with food. This year was no exception and the winery is going from strength to strength. Wonderfully intense aromas - fresh-cut grass, gooseberry, lemon - and rich, long-lasting flavours of zesty tropical fruits. Crisp, pure and lively, it makes an excellent aperitif but is fine enough to partner grilled fish (like turbot), lemon chicken or Thai food.
Reserve Champalou 2005 - £10.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Husband and wife team Didier and Catherine Champalou met at oenology (winemaking) college in 1976. Both from winemaking families, they established their own winemaking enterprise in 1984 with a focus on quality and innovation. As 'The Wine and Food Guide to the Loire' says of them - ''...applying rigorous standards they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray''. The noble Chenin Blanc is the grape here and the delimited zone of 'Vouvray AOC', is where it reaches its apotheosis. In its nobility is great versatility. It can appear in all guises - from the intensely honeyed and ageworthy, to off-dry, through to bone dry. This Reserve' is ever-so-slightly off-dry. Subtle honeydew melon aromas, guava and melon flavours, well-poised with balanced citrus lime 'backbone'. Delicious to sip now but will gather further complexity over the next couple of years. Perfect with delicate shellfish flavours or subtle charcuterie.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Husband and wife team Didier and Catherine Champalou met at oenology (winemaking) college in 1976. Both from winemaking families, they established their own winemaking enterprise in 1984 with a focus on quality and innovation. As 'The Wine and Food Guide to the Loire' says of them - ''...applying rigorous standards they have created one of the most exciting wineries in Vouvray''. The noble Chenin Blanc is the grape here and the delimited zone of 'Vouvray AOC', is where it reaches its apotheosis. In its nobility is great versatility. It can appear in all guises - from the intensely honeyed and ageworthy, to off-dry, through to bone dry. This Reserve' is ever-so-slightly off-dry. Subtle honeydew melon aromas, guava and melon flavours, well-poised with balanced citrus lime 'backbone'. Delicious to sip now but will gather further complexity over the next couple of years. Perfect with delicate shellfish flavours or subtle charcuterie.
Domaine Chauveau La Charmette 2006 - £10.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This Gold-medal Pouilly-Fume is rarely seen in the UK as most of the family's tiny production is snapped up by discerning locals. Classic gunflint notes over the beguiling Sauvignon aromatics.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
This Gold-medal Pouilly-Fume is rarely seen in the UK as most of the family's tiny production is snapped up by discerning locals. Classic gunflint notes over the beguiling Sauvignon aromatics.
Domaine Paul Corneau Cyllene 2006 - £10.89
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Paul and Marie-Luce Corneau's single vineyard white is benchmark Pouilly-Fume and with today's discount, it's also fantastic value. Jancis Robinson MW called 2005 ''a seriously exciting Pouilly-Fume vintage'' ... Joanna Simon of The Sunday Times says ''the 2006's have the edge''. Classic Loire minerality, crisp gooseberry and elderflower are joined by hints of orange zest. Fine and elegant, it makes a classic match to asparagus, goats cheese and delicate seafood dishes.
Price on 16-Jun-08 from Laithwaites.
Paul and Marie-Luce Corneau's single vineyard white is benchmark Pouilly-Fume and with today's discount, it's also fantastic value. Jancis Robinson MW called 2005 ''a seriously exciting Pouilly-Fume vintage'' ... Joanna Simon of The Sunday Times says ''the 2006's have the edge''. Classic Loire minerality, crisp gooseberry and elderflower are joined by hints of orange zest. Fine and elegant, it makes a classic match to asparagus, goats cheese and delicate seafood dishes.
Save £10 on your first Tesco wine order (minimum
spend £50) - use voucher code XX-H7F6 at the
checkout. Expires Sunday 5th October.
spend £50) - use voucher code XX-H7F6 at the
checkout. Expires Sunday 5th October.