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Top 10 wines in the UK press
Matthew Jukes recommends a “brilliant, feather-light and stunningly hued” rosé, while David Williams picks out a “polished, fresh and stylish” red.
Château Coussin Saint Victoire Côtes de Provence 2012
In The Independent, Terry Kirby picked out this wine as one, “for the garden”. He wrote: “Planning to eat en plein air, with crustacea, shellfish or simple, grilled chicken? This is a lovely, very dry, typically modern, elegant Provençal rosé, scented with herbs and tasting of wild-berry fruits, with strawberries prominent. Drink very cold.”
Fairtrade Malbec Argentina 2012
Kirby also recommended this wine as one “for the barbie”, writing: “Said to be the best vintage from the pioneering Fairtrade La Riojana vineyard, this is a terrific-value wine. Robust and full-bodied, with the typical Malbec burst of fresh fruits and smooth dark chocolate flavours. Excellent with all grilled red meats.”
Marks & Spencer Diantha 2012
Olly Smith picked out this as his wine of the week in the Daily Mail. He wrote: “This supreme Sicilian white from M&S radiates sunny lemony fruit and pumps out good cheer with every sip. Get down there and fill your basket.”
Moussamoussettes Rosé NV Domaine René Mosse
In the Daily Telegraph, Hamish Anderson recommended this wine, writing: “Moussamoussettes trips off the tongue rather nicely, even more so once you have had a glass of this glorious, quaffing rosé. It is made from a blend of Gamay and Grolleau Gris, fruits at the fresh end of the spectrum; red cherry and tart cranberries roam around in a creamy, frothy mousse.”
2010 Carta Vieja Reserva Limited Release Cabernet Franc
This wine was recommended by Rose Murray Brown MW, in The Scotsman. She wrote: “Although often an unsung hero, Cabernet Franc can produce some tremendous reds. Here, it delivers deep and concentrated plum and mulberry fruit but combines it with soft and supple tannins and a tidy, balanced, black pepper finish.”
2012 Tesco Finest, Domaines de Sours Rosé
This is one of the wines recommended by Matthew Jukes in the Daily Mail this week. He wrote: “Brilliant, feather-light and stunningly hued, this is a gorgeous, red cherry-scented rosé made predominantly with the juicy Merlot grape. Light enough to drink as an aperitif, but with enough depth to tackle cold cuts, juicy prawns and soft cheeses.”
2012 Picpoul de Pinet, Villemarin, Coteaux du Languedoc
Jukes also recommended this wine, writing: “A wonderfully zesty white wine with a faint sea spray air, this is a cracker with salads and lighter nibbles. It is the benchmark, great value white on summer holidays in the South of France and it will work miracles in our own back gardens, too.”
Tenuta San Guido Le Difese 2011
David Williams picked out this wine in The Observer. He wrote: “In a sense, this high-end red from the acclaimed producer of one of Italy’s swankiest wines (Sassicaia) is the vinous equivalent of a fashion designer’s diffusion line. But this Bordeaux-meets-Tuscany mix of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese has more than a touch of the original’s quality: with its herb-flecked, black and red fruit, it is polished, fresh and stylish.”
Château Pigoudet La Chapelle Blanc 2012
Williams also recommended this wine, writing: “Sauvignon Blanc isn’t the first grape variety that springs to mind when I think of Provence. But it’s used to good effect here, sharing the blend 50-50 with the more local Vermentino. The result is a zesty summer white, where the green Sauvignon character comes out more as wild herb, along with white flowers, peaches and citron-pressé.”
2013 Thomas Wines Braemore Semillon
Ben Knight, from The Guardian, spoke to Vicky Brewer the sommelier at Melbourne’s Taxi restaurant, who recommended this wine as an alternative to the more expensive and award-winning 2011 Brokenwood ILR Semillion. Brewer said: “Situated on the sandy flats of Hermitage Road in the Hunter valley, the wines of the Braemore Vineyard have been recognised for their freshness while still maintaining a Hunter style. Also known for their ageing potential, the 2007 Braemore Semillon has a slightly toasty nose with fresh citrus and remarkable purity. It has a long fine line of acid, softening to delicate cream and subtle spice on the palate, it’s elegant, vibrant, fresh and complex. The current vintage ’13 [is] perfect to drink now with fresh shellfish, but will reward cellaring.”