Delicious winter reds and crisp white wines that are perfect for enjoying over a meal with friends: here are the 5 best wines to try this month. Our wine team has picked out some fantastic bottles for you to explore - and they’re all on special offer!
We’ve also got one eye on the festive season, which is fast approaching. Why not stock up for Christmas, start the festive socialising early by having friends over or simply grab a great bottle of wine to enjoy with good food this weekend?
The perfect party red: The White Town
Alentejo, Portugal
WAS €12.95 NOW €10
This recent addition to our shelves is proving very popular. If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s a delicious, fruity Portuguese red that offers fantastic value. It’s a brilliant bottle to have on the wine rack as we head into party season.
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The dinner party classic: Château de Paraza
Languedoc-Roussillon, France
WAS €16.95 NOW €12.95
Looking for a classy red to enjoy with a meal? This classic Minervois is a wonderful choice and pairs beautifully with hearty winter fare like beef Stroganoff…but is also a great red to enjoy with soft cheeses.
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The exciting party white: De Alberto Organic Verdejo
Rueda DO, Spain
WAS €14.95 NOW €12.95
Verdejo is one of Spain's top white wine varieties and this one is a crisp and aromatic beauty. It’s a great party white and would be a lovely gift for a white wine fan – something a little different to impress them with!
The ideal winter red: Acuro Organic Rioja Reserva
Rioja, Spain
WAS €20.95 NOW €13.95
Looking for a go-to red wine that you can cosy up with, bring to dinner at a friend’s house or serve up at a party? Acuro is it. An ideal winter red, this 100% Tempranillo is smooth and delicious with sweet spice aromas and savoury notes on the finish. It's at an excellent price too.
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The special occasion white: Château de Fontaine Audon Sancerre
Loire Valley, France
WAS €28.95 NOW €22.95
Made by the Bollinger-owned Langlois-Château. our benchmark Sancerre is a beauty. Fresh and mineral-driven with intense, crisp fruit notes, this is a fabulous wine to uncork on a special occasion – and has ‘Christmas white’ written all over it!
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