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  • Top Sainsbury’s Wines to Impress Without Breaking the Bank

    Top Sainsbury’s Wines to Impress Without Breaking the Bank

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    Rob Buckhaven from Metro explores the stigma around supermarket wines, noting that people are often hesitant to bring own-brand bottles to social events, fearing judgment, though they’re happy to drink them in private. Rob suggests we care less about others’ perceptions, as supermarket wines are often made by top producers and offer excellent value. Here’s…

  • 25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 18 October 2024 to 2 November 2024. See the Sainsbury’s tasting for tips on what to buy.

  • Sainsbury’s Autumn Winter Press Tasting

    Sainsbury’s Autumn Winter Press Tasting

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    Sainsbury’s Autumn Winter 2024 Press Tasting, in London, in October offered an impressive range of wines, particularly sparkling ones, that seem perfectly suited for the upcoming holiday season. Here are the highlights and my notes on what stood out for me: Louis Latour Mâcon-Villages 2023 £16 13%I’m typically not drawn to Chardonnay, but this one…

  • 25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 21 September 2024 to 28 September 2024. See the Sainsbury’s tasting for tips on what to buy.

  • 25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 19 August 2024 to 25 August 2024. See the Sainsbury’s tasting for tips on what to buy.

  • Sevenly Sauvignon Blanc and Sevenly Rose

    Sevenly Sauvignon Blanc and Sevenly Rose

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    I haven’t tried these but thought I’d post quickly as it’s a huge offer that’s sure not to last. Invivo X Sevenly Sauvignon Blanc and Invivo X Sevenly Rose are only £2.63, reduced from £8 at Sainsbury’s. Invivo Sevenly is low alcohol 7%. Looking at other offers, I also found Marlborough Heartland Sauvignon Blanc at…

  • 25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% Off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 24 July 2024 to 30 July 2024. See the Sainsbury’s tasting for tips on what to buy.

  • Cheapest UK Supermarket for Branded Wine

    Cheapest UK Supermarket for Branded Wine

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    A Which? investigation has found that Tesco is the cheapest supermarket for branded wines if you have a Clubcard. An analysis of prices for 15 branded wines at major UK supermarkets (Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose) from 1 February to 30 April 2024 revealed Tesco’s Clubcard discounts made it the most affordable, with…

  • 25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 26 June 2024 to 30 June 2024.

  • 25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 22 May 2024 to 28 May 2024.

  • Sainsbury’s Spring Summer Tasting

    Sainsbury’s Spring Summer Tasting

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    Sainsbury’s hosted their press wine tasting event in May 2024 in London, offering a selection of 70 wines. The focus was primarily on white, sparkling, and rosé wines, along with a limited number of mainly lighter reds, curated to complement the Spring and Summer seasons. The event also highlighted some of Sainsbury’s mid-strength wine range,…

  • 25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more (£7 in Wales), from 29 April until 5 May 2024.

  • Sainsbury’s CVNE Rioja Gran Reserva

    Sainsbury’s CVNE Rioja Gran Reserva

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    The 2016 vintage Gran Reserva, produced for Sainsbury’s by CVNE Winery, is a CVNE variant that stands out even among the winery’s diverse Rioja selections available at Sainsbury’s and other retailers. This particular wine is made from a blend of Tempranillo Graciano, and Mazuelo grapes hand-picked from CVNE’s own premier vineyards and is 14% ABV….

  • Sainsbury’s Valpolicella Ripasso

    Sainsbury’s Valpolicella Ripasso

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    The 2020 vintage, made from a blend of Corvina, Rondinella, Corvinone and Croatina grapes. This wine is described on the bottle as “juicy ripe cherries, rich and complex,” due to the Ripasso technique. However, my experience with this particular bottle was somewhat unexpected. While the wine is ok, Instead of the anticipated concentrated fruit notes,…

  • 25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

    25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, from 23 March to 30 March 2024.

  • 25% off Wine at Sainsbury’s

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    Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more, until 10 March 2024.

  • Tasty Low-alcohol Wines

    Tasty Low-alcohol Wines

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    The Financial Times Newspaper has an article on Low-alcohol Wines that Offer Great Taste Without the Headache (might be behind paywall by the time you read this). Wines with alcohol by volume (ABV) between 3.5% and 9% and those naturally low in alcohol like some German Rieslings, are gaining popularity for their ability to combine…

  • Wines for Comfort Food

    Wines for Comfort Food

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    In her article in Delicious Magazine on the best wines for comfort food, Susy Atkins recommends a selection of wines to complement hearty dishes. Suzy highlights wines that pair well with classics such as chilli, fish pie and roast chicken, offering a variety of options from different regions and at different price points. The Baron…

  • Unusual Varietals

    Unusual Varietals

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    Fiona Beckett from the Guardian newspaper has an article on Obscure Wines to Liven up Jaded Palates. She explains how unusual varietals of wine are currently popular, as seen in selections from high-street retailers. Wines from regions not traditionally associated with specific grapes are gaining interest. Examples include Italian varietals like Sangiovese from Australia, Grüner…

  • La Vieille Ferme Rosé

    La Vieille Ferme Rosé

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    La Vieille Ferme Rosé is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Shiraz/Syrah. Despite its modest 3.6 rating on Vivino, it comes recommended by the Telegraph newspaper and proved to be a pleasant discovery. The wine has a floral aroma and the taste distinguishes itself with its dryness, a quality that isn’t always associated with rosé…

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