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Supermarket wines: Eszterbauer Sógor Kadarka 2023
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Lovely Beaujolais: Domaine du Mont Verrier Villages 2022
Can cheap red Burgundy be good? Doudet-Naudin Macon 2020
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Supermarket wines: Lidl Pinot Grigio delle Venezie 2022
It’s hard to imagine a more enjoyable white wine for the price (5,5€). Half the bottle was gone in 10 minutes at a family dinner, I mean by me alone – I just then realised I had to slow down. It’s that delicious. Continue reading
Amazing supermarket Tokaji: Royal Tokaji Late Harvest 2017
Péter Pince Mézes-mály Hárslevelű 2021
Four years passed since I reviewed the 2018 vintage of this wine (read here), and while the current release is better, the price is almost the same. Great value!
Three affordable ports
Vintage ports are crazy expensive these days, but it’s not hard to find value in other styles. Or is it just a result of a great vintage (2017)?
J. Bouchon Pais Viejo 2019
I’m not often happy with Chilean wines. But this one is different, not just good, but exciting, even though it’s not expensive.
Supermarket wines: Tesco Finest Tempranillo 2022
This humble tempranillo might be even better than its previous vintage (the 2021, reviewed here) which was already superb. What makes it outstanding is the level of refinement – this is as good as such cheap wine gets. I’m quite picky but there is not even the slightest detail here I could complain about. Honestly, I enjoyed this more than many expensive reds… Continue reading