Picks

Selection of top wines from my reviews and tastings that I think are the best value for money and available in the UK.
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WineVintageCountryABVTypeColourSupplier£More
Veluti Prosecco Extra DryNVItaly10.5SparklingWhiteMorrisons5.47Tasting
Vista Castelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo2022Italy12.5StillRedTesco5.50Tasting
Prosecco Spumante Rosé Extra Dry2022Italy11SparklingRoséLidl5.99Tasting
Palacio Di Vivero Rueda2022Spain13StillWhiteAsda6.00Review
The Wine Atlas Feteasca Regala2023Romania11.5StillWhiteAsda6.00Tasting
Baron Amarillo Rioja Reserva2019Spain13.5StillRedAldi6.29Tasting
Espartero Reserva Rioja2017Spain13StillRedAsda6.50Review
Deluxe Cabernet Sauvignon2022Australia13.5StillRedLidl6.79Tasting
Villa Vito Pinot Grigio2023Italy12StillWhiteMajestic6.99Review
Dr L Riesling2022Germany8.5StillWhiteAsda7.00Review
Mucho Mas Sparkling2023Spain12StillSparklingVarious7.00Review
ASDA Extra Special Pinotage2022South Africa14StillRedAsda7.00Review
Duca di Sasseta Primitivo2022Italy12.5StillRedLidl7.49Review
Specially Selected Barossa Shiraz2021Australia14.5StillRedAldi7.49Tasting
Specially Selected Vouvray2023France11.5StillWhiteAldi7.49Tasting
ASDA Extra Special Carménère2019Chile13.5StillRedAsda7.50Review
ASDA Extra Special Soave Classico2021Italy12.5StillWhiteAsda7.50Review
Eglise Saint-Jacques BergeracNVFrance13StillRedTesco7.50Tasting
The Best Organic Montepulciano d’Abruzzo2021Italy12.5StillRedMorrisons7.75Review
Chateau Dereszla Tokaji Furmint Oak Selection2022Hungary12StillWhiteLidl7.99Tasting
Pinot Grigio Dolomiti Blush2023Italy12.5StillRoséSainsbury’s8.00Tasting
Tesco Finest Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc2023South Africa13.5StillWhiteTesco8.00Tasting
Salice Salento2020Italy13.5StillRedCo-op8.00Tasting
Rose d’Anjou Grolleau-Gamay, Famille Bougrier2023France11StillRoséThe Wine Society8.25Tasting
Caves des Roches Coteaux d’Aix en Provence2023France12.5StillRoséTesco8.25Tasting
La Vieille Ferme Rosé2023France12.5StillRoséVarious8.50Review
Koha Organic Sauvignon Blanc Rosé2023New Zealand9.5StillWhiteM&S8.50Tasting
Tesco Finest Peumo Carménère2021Chile14StillRedTesco8.50Tasting
Irresistible Organic Malbec2022Argentina13StillRedCo-op8.50Tasting
Kakapo White Wine2023New Zealand12StillWhiteAsda8.50Tasting
The Best Chenin Blanc2024South Africa13StillWhiteMorrisons8.50Tasting
270 Alta Expression Ribera del Duero2021Spain14StillRedLidl8.99Tasting
Gelber Muskateller Niederösterreich2023Austria12StillWhiteWaitrose8.99Tasting
Wildstone Reserva Roussanne2024Chile13.5StillWhiteWaitrose8.99Tasting
Loved & Found Sousão2022Portugal14StillWhiteWaitrose8.99Tasting
Vinha Do Fava Touriga Nacional2022Portugal14StillRedLaithwaites9.00Review
Expressions Organic Negroamaro2022Italy13StillRedM&S9.00Review
Domaine Mandeville Viognier2023France13StillWhiteM&S9.00Tasting
Irresistible Fairtrade Tilimuqui SparklingNVArgentina10.5SparklingWhiteCo-op9.00Tasting
Extra Special Gewürztraminer Vin D’Alsace2022France13StillWhiteAsda9.00Tasting
Extra Special Barossa Shiraz2022Australia14.5StillRedAsda9.00Tasting
The Doctor’s Sauvignon Blanc2023Australia9.5StillWhiteVarious9.50Tasting
Generation Series Australian Cabernet Merlot2022Australia13.5StillRedThe Wine Society9.50Tasting
The Hidden Sea South Australia Shiraz2021Australia14.5StillRedVarious9.75Tasting
Morandé ‘One to One’ Gewürztraminer2022Chile13.5StillWhiteMajestic9.99Review
Specially Selected Sous Les Mers2023France13StillWhiteAldi9.99Tasting
Chassaux Fleurie2023France13StillRedAldi9.99Tasting
Alamos Malbec, Uco Valley2022Argentina13.5StillRedMajestic10.00Review
Diablo Black Cabernet Sauvignon2021Chile13.5StillRedVarious10.00Review
Yealands Sauvignon Blanc2022New Zealand13StillWhiteVarious10.00Review
Screaming Devil Côtes de Provence2023France12.5StillRoséAsda10.00Tasting
Tesco Finest Côtes de Provence Rosé2023France12StillRoséTesco10.00Tasting
Co-op Irresistible Assyrtiko2023Greece13StillWhiteCo-op10.00Review
Carpenè-Malvolti Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore2023Italy11SparklingWhiteCo-op10.50Tasting
Bosman Nero2023South Africa13.5StillRedSainsbury’s10.50Tasting
Diez Siglos Verdejo Organic2023Spain13.5StillWhiteVarious10.99Tasting
Méthode Cap Classique BrutNVSouth Africa12SparklingWhiteLidl10.99Tasting
El Duque de Miralta Rioja Reserva2019Spain14StillRedM&S11.00Review
Notte Stellata Primitivo di Manduria2021Italy13.5StillRedM&S11.00Tasting
Crémant de Loire Rose Brut2023France12.5SparklingRoséAsda11.00Tasting
Tesco Finest Viñas del Rey Albariño2023Spain12.5StillWhiteTesco11.00Tasting
Kylie Minogue Prosecco2023Italy10.5SparklingWhiteVarious11.00Review
Bodegas Care Garnacha Nativa2022Spain14.5StillRedTesco11.00Tasting
Loxarel Cora2022Spain11.5StillWhiteVarious11.10Tasting
Extra Special North Canterbury Pinot Noir2020New Zealand13.5StillRedAsda11.25Tasting
Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc2023New Zealand12.5StillWhiteCo-op11.50Tasting
Esk Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc2023Australia13.5StillWhiteVarious12.00Tasting
Rosemont Estate Chardonnay2021Australia12.5StillWhiteAsda12.00Tasting
Terra Organica Primitivo2022Italy14.5StillRedOcado12.00Tasting
Finca Montepedroso2023Spain12StillWhiteVarious12.00Tasting
Marques de Los Rios Rioja Gran Reserva2014Spain14StillRedMorrisons12.00Review
Invincible No. 1 Douro2022Portugal13.5StillRedSainsbury’s12.00Tasting
Faustino V Reserva2018Spain13.5StillRedVarious12.50Review
La Masseria Del Borgo Primitivo Manduria2021Italy13.5StillRedSainsbury’s12.50Review
Von Kesselstatt Mosel Riesling2022Germany10StillWhiteCo-op12.50Tasting
Generation Series Orvieto Classico2023Italy12StillWhiteThe Wine Society12.95Tasting
Hécula Monastrell2021Spain14.5StillRedVarious12.99Tasting
Mayu Gran Reserva Single Vineyard Pinot Noir2022Chile14StillRedMajestic12.99Tasting
Passito Di Pantelleria2023Italy14.5StillWhiteLidl12.99Tasting
McPherson Family Vineyards Andrew’s Shiraz2021Australia14.5StillRedVarious13.00Tasting
Botter, Appassimento Edizione Oro Vinironia2022Italy14.5StillRedVarious13.00Tasting
Provence Sainte Victoire Rosé2023France13StillRoséM&S13.00Tasting
Inurrieta Orchidea Sauvignon Blanc2023Spain13StillWhiteVarious13.00Tasting
Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc2023Australia12.5StillWhiteVarious13.30Tasting
Generation Series Tokaji Furmint2021Hungary14StillWhiteThe Wine Society13.50Tasting
El Esteco Malbec2022Argentina13.5StillRedCo-op13.50Tasting
Extra Special Marques Del Norte Rioja Gran Reserva2019Spain14StillRedAsda13.50Tasting
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc2023New Zealand12.5StillWhiteVarious13.90Review
Generation Rioja Blanco Reserva2018Spain12.5StillWhiteThe Wine Society13.95Tasting
Paolo Leo Mora Mora Malvasia Nera2022Italy14.5StillRedVarious13.99Tasting
Domaine Philippon Frères Chablis2022France12.5StillWhiteLidl13.99Tasting
Champagne Comte De SennevalNVFrance12.5SparklingWhiteLidl13.99Tasting
Corte Lenguin Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore2017Italy14StillRedVarious14.00Review
Gran Sasso Montepulciano d’Abruzzo2022Italy13.5StillRedVarious14.00Tasting
Vale Barqueiros Reserva2020Portugal14.5StillRedVarious14.00Tasting
DFJ Vinhos Grand`Arte2017Portugal13.5StillRedVarious14.00Tasting
Ross Vento Amicale2020Italy14StillRedVarious14.00Tasting
Ravenswood Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel2021USA14.5StillRedVarious14.50Review
Piandimare, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo2021Italy13.5StillRedVarious14.50Tasting
Louis Vallon Crémant de BordeauxNVFrance12SparklingWhiteSainsbury’s14.75Tasting
Alpha Zeta R Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso2021Italy13.5StillRedVarious14.90Tasting
Kir-Yianni Assyrtiko2022Greece13StillWhiteLaithwaites14.99Review
Blaauwklippen Zinfandel2019South Africa14.5StillRedMajestic14.99Tasting
Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc2023New Zealand13StillWhiteWaitrose14.99Tasting
Borgo dei Trulli Sarancena2022Italy15StillRedVarious15.00Tasting
Ironstone Old Vine Zinfandel2020USA14.5StillRedVarious15.00Tasting
Sainsbury’s CVNE Rioja Gran Reserva2017Spain14StillRedSainsbury’s15.00TastingReview
Charles Clement Champagne BrutNVFrance12.5SparklingWhiteMorrisons15.00Tasting
Tributo ‘Single Vineyard’ Carmenère2020Chile13.5StillRedVarious15.40Tasting
Château Barreyres Haut-Médoc2022France13StillRedSainsbury’s15.50Tasting
Pheasant’s Tears Saperavi2021Georgia13StillRedVarious15.65Tasting
Taylors Pass Sauvignon Blanc2022New Zealand14StillWhiteMajestic15.99Tasting
Three Finger Jack Old Vine Zinfandel2020USA15StillRedMajestic15.99Review
Gianni Tessari Tai Rosso Colli Berici2021Italy12.5StillRedVarious16.00Tasting
Monastrell Altos de Luzón Jumilla2020Spain14.5StillRedVarious16.00Tasting
St Hallett Faith Shiraz2021Australia14.4StillRedTesco16.00Tasting
Louis Latour Mâcon-Villages2023France13StillWhiteSainsbury’s16.00Tasting
Saint Clair Prospector Sauvignon Blanc2023New Zealand13StillWhiteTesco16.00Tasting
Saint Clair Origin Sauvignon Blanc2023Australia13StillWhiteVarious16.49Tasting
Shiraz Bull Ant2021Australia14.5StillRedVarious16.49Tasting
Las Estelas Leticia Malbec del Valle2022Argentina14StillRedVarious16.50Tasting
Hunter’s Sauvignon Blanc2023New Zealand12.5StillWhiteLaithwaites16.99Review
Spinifex Papillon Red2020Australia13StillRedVarious17.00Tasting
Finca Sophenia, Argentina, Estate Reserva Malbec2021Argentina14StillRedVarious17.00Tasting
Pata Negra Ribera Del Duero2019Spain14StillRedVarious17.00Tasting
Definition Bourgogne Pinot Noir2020France12.5StillRedMajestic17.99Tasting
Gibson ‘The Dirtman’ Shiraz2021Australia14.3StillRedMajestic17.99Tasting
Chianti Rufina Riserva Castello del Trebbio2018Italy13StillRedVarious18.00
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Bodegas Pinuaga Coleccion La Mancha2021Spain14.5StillRedVarious18.00Tasting
Cono Sur 20 Barrels Pinot Noir2021Chile14StillRedTesco18.00Tasting
Autrement de Lamery2016France13StillRedVarious18.30Tasting
Specially Selected Chablis Premier Cru2023France13StillWhiteAldi18.99Tasting
Cepa Gavilán2021Spain14.5StillRedVarious19.00Tasting
Disznókö Tokaji Dry Furmint2022Hungary13.5StillWhiteVarious19.00Tasting
Chateau Ormes de Pez St-Estephe2016France13StillRedVarious19.00Tasting
360 Series Carmenere2020Chile14.5StillRedLaithwaites19.00Tasting
Argiolas Vermentino di Sardegna2023Italy14.5StillWhiteVarious19.00Tasting
Penfolds Max’s Shiraz2021Australia14.5StillRedAsda19.00Tasting
Masi Colbaraca Soave Classico Superiore2023Italy13StillWhiteVarious19.50Tasting
Château Peyrassol ‘XIIIE’ Organic Rosé2023France13StillRoséMajestic19.99Tasting
Château de Lussac2006France13.5StillRedMajestic19.99Tasting
Pavette Zinfandel2021USA14.5StillRedVarious20.00Tasting
Esporāo Reserva Red2021Portugal14StillRedVarious20.00Tasting
Portia Prima2017Spain14.5StillRedVarious20.00Tasting
Mandrarossa Cartagho2020Italy14StillRedVarious20.00Tasting
Whistler Wines ‘Shiver’ Barossa Valley Shiraz2021Australia13.7StillRedThe Wine Society21.00Tasting
Tesco English Sparkling BrutNVEngland12SparklingWhiteTesco21.00Tasting
Les Pionniers Non Vintage ChampagneNVFrance12SparklingWhiteCo-op21.75Review
Costers del Priorat Pissarres2021Spain14.5StillRedVarious21.95Tasting
Veuve Monsigny Champagne Premier CruNVFrance12.5SparklingWhiteAldi21.99Tasting
Greyfriars Non Vintage CuvéeNVEngland12SparklingWhiteVarious22.00Review
Fincas de Azabache, Rioja Gran Reserva Rioja Oriental2016Spain14StillRedVarious22.00Tasting
Taste the Difference, Champagne BrutNVFrance12SparklingWhiteSainsbury’s22.00Tasting
Bousquet Gran Malbec2021Argentina14.5StillRedVarious22.00Tasting
Caruso & Minini Tacos2020Italy13StillWhiteVarious22.00Tasting
The Alta Yari Gran Corte2022Chile14.5StillRedTesco22.00Tasting
Ángeles de Amaren2017Spain14.5StillRedVarious22.99Review
Cortese Senia Nero d’Avola2021Italy14.5StillRedVarious22.99Tasting
Cantele Amativo2022Italy15StillRedMajestic22.99Review
Quinta do Crasto Roquette & Cazes2020Portugal14.5StillRedVarious23.00Tasting
Journey’s End The Cape Doctor2017South Africa14.5StillRedVarious24.00Tasting
Tesco Finest Margaux2019France14StillRedTesco24.00Tasting
English Sparkling Grand ReserveNVEngland14SparklingWhiteMorrisons24.00Tasting
Rioja Vega Gran Reserva2015Spain14StillRedVarious24.49Tasting
Charles Saller Champagne2015France12.5SparklingWhiteMajestic24.99Tasting
Coto De Imaz Gran Reserva2016Spain14StillRedVarious25.00Tasting
Valravn Old Vine Zinfandel2020USA14.9StillRedVarious25.00Tasting
Terra D´Alter Telhas2020Portugal14.5StillRedVarious25.00Tasting
Charles Dauteuil Vintage Champagne Brut2018France12.5SparklingWhiteSainsbury’s25.00Tasting
Faustino Icon2017Spain14StillRedVarious25.00Tasting
Tesco Finest Premier Cru Champagne BrutNVFrance12.4SparklingWhiteTesco25.00Tasting
Munia Especial2020Spain15StillRedVarious25.00Tasting
Domaine François d’Allaines, Santenay Blanc ‘Les Bras’2020France12.5StillWhiteThe Wine Society25.50Tasting
Bodegas Manzanos Voché Graciano2017Spain14StillRedVarious25.99Tasting
Borgo dei Trulli Mirea2022Italy17.5StillRedVarious26.00Tasting
Crociani, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tuscany2019Italy13.5StillRedVarious26.00Tasting
Champagne Berthelot Piot TraditionNVFrance12.5SparklingWhiteAsda26.00Tasting
Le Difese2022Italy13.5StillRedVarious26.00Tasting
Lalama Red Ribeira Sacra2020Spain14StillRedVarious26.99Tasting
Devaux Blanc de Noirs ChampagneNVFrance12SparklingWhiteMajestic27.99Tasting
Monastrell Summum2021Spain15StillRedVarious28.00Tasting
Jesús Madrazo Rioja2021Spain13StillRedVarious28.00Tasting
Louis Bernard Champagne Vintage Brut2014France12.5SparklingWhiteAsda28.00Tasting
Veuve Olivier & Fils Champagne Secret de CaveNVFrance12SparklingWhiteAsda28.00Tasting
Bodegas Bohórquez Reserva Ribera Del Duero2016Spain14StillRedVarious28.99Tasting
Henschke ‘Henry’s Seven’2021Australia14.5StillRedVarious29.00Tasting
A Mano ‘Prima Mano’ Primitivo2021Italy15StillRedVarious29.00Tasting
Domaine Jérôme Fornerot, Saint-Aubin Champ Tirant2020France13.5StillWhiteThe Wine Society29.00Tasting
Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz2021Australia14.5StillRedVarious29.00Review
Bodegas Ortega Ezquerro Rioja Don Quintin Ortega Red2014Spain14StillRedVarious29.95Tasting
La Val Gran Anada Albariño2019Spain12.5StillWhiteWaitrose29.99Tasting
Schug Carneros Pinot Noir2022USA14StillRedWaitrose29.99Tasting
A Mano ‘Prima Mano’ Negroamaro2017Italy14.5StillRedVarious30.00Tasting
Rully Montmorin Blanc, Domaine Jean Chartron2021France30StillWhiteCo-op30.00Tasting
Tesco Finest Vintage Champagne Brut2017France12.6SparklingWhiteTesco30.00Tasting
Château Balestard La Tonnelle St Emilion Grand Cru Classé2014France14StillRedTesco30.00Tasting
Bodegas Jorge Ordóñez La Caña Navia2021Spain13.5StillWhiteVarious31.00Tasting
Alma de Cattleya Sonoma County Pinot Noir2021USA14StillRedThe Wine Society32.00Tasting
Kaesler The Bogan Shiraz2021Australia15StillRedVarious34.50Tasting
Joel GOTT Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon2017USA14.5StillRedTesco35.00Tasting
Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley2019USA14.5StillRedVarious36.00Tasting
Hacienda Lopez de Haro Classica Gran Reserva Rioja2005Spain14StillRedThe Wine Society36.00Tasting
Viña Arana Gran Reserva Rioja2016Spain14.5StillRedWaitrose36.99Tasting
L4GD4 Rioja2020Spain14StillRedVarious37.00Tasting
Babylonstoren Sprankel2018South Africa11.5SparklingWhiteVarious37.00Review
Henschke Johann’s Garden Barossa Valley Grenache Mataro Shiraz2020Australia14.5StillRedVarious37.50Tasting
Brio de Cantenac Margaux2012France14StillRedVarious38.00Tasting
San Cassiano Amarone della Valpolicella2018Italy16StillRedVarious39.50Tasting
Au Bon Climat ‘Lala Panzi’ Pinot Noir2021USA13.5StillRedMajestic39.99Tasting
Ferdinand Bonnet Vintage Champagne2014France12SparklingWhiteWaitrose39.99Tasting
Candover Brook BrutNVEngland12SparklingWhiteVarious40.00Tasting
São Luiz Grande Reserva Old Vines2019Portugal14StillRedVarious40.00Tasting
Quninta Da Pedra Alta “Alto” Tinto2020Portugal14.5StillRedVarious40.00Tasting
Black Chalk Classic English Sparkling2020England12.5SparklingWhiteThe Wine Society43.00Tasting
Black Chalk Rosé2020England12.5SparklingRoséThe Wine Society43.00Tasting
Barolo Casa E Di Mirafiore2017Italy15StillRedVarious44.00Review
Eisenstone Koonunga Shiraz2021Australia14.5StillRedWaitrose49.99Tasting
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional2019Portugal14.5StillRedVarious55.00Tasting