
Best Wines at Sainsbury's
The wines I'm loving right now.
Discovery Collection Luberon, Taste the Difference
£
12
White
Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Ugni Blanc
Peachy, almost rhubarb and custard flavour, but still dry and fresh
Gruner Veltliner, Taste the Difference
£
11
White
Grüner Veltliner
Perfectly-balanced Gruner with lemon and apple flavours. So elegant.
Torlonia Gavi di Gavi
£
14
White
Cortese
Classic Gavi, this is lemony, elegant and juicy. Super crisp, I love it
Discovery Collection Loin de L'Oeil
£
14
White
Loin de L'Oeil, Sauvignon Blanc
Elegant, minerally and appley with a lovely texture
Sicilian Grillo, Taste the Difference
£
8.75
White
Grillo
Full of sunshine-ripened flavour, but with enough acidity to keep it fresh. Nice texture too
Orée des Charmes Viré Clessé
£
19
White
Chardonnay
Beautifully bright, vibrant white Burgundy which has stayed juicy and well-balanced
Louis Bouillot Crémant de Bourgogne
£
13.5
Sparkling
Pinot Noir, Gamay, Chardonnay
A proper Champagne dupe: complex, rich, great mouth-feel and with some zingy raspberry from the Pinot Noir
Louis Bouillot Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé
£
14.75
Sparkling
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay
Bags of fun. Cherry red fruit, fresh and well-balanced with a bit of bite. Superb value
Cava Brut, Taste the Difference
£
8.75
Sparkling
Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada
Stunning value Cava with classic flavours and rich texture
Ile de Beauté Rosé, Taste the Difference
£
10.5
Rosé
Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault
Elegant and fresh rosé with some nice texture, but not overly floral
Discovery Collection Bandol Rosé, Taste the Difference
£
16
Rosé
Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsault
Super dry, super minerally, with just a touch of spice. Delicious
Elephant in the Room Pinot Noir
£
10
Red
Pinot Noir, Shiraz
Fresh and juicy pinot with a touch of candied fruit
Discovery Collection Bakeder Rioja
£
16
Red
Tempranillo
Classic Tempranillo flavours: bright cherry fruit, smooth vanilla.
Portuguese Lisboa, Taste the Difference
£
7.5
Red
Castelão, Touriga Nacional, Tempranillo
Ripe, peppery and well-balanced, without being too sweet. This is better than the Porta 6
Brouilly Chateau de Pierreux, Taste the Difference
£
16
Red
Gamay
Fantastic, showstopper Beaujolais with some body and texture to beef it up
Maremma Toscana, Taste The Difference
£
10.5
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Smooth and sensuous, this is a superb Tuscan red that's really versatile with food as well.
Discovery Collection Bergerac
£
11
Red
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Smart, sophisticated and smooth. Bright red fruit and enough substance to handle hearty food
Rheinhessen Pinot Noir, Taste the Difference
£
8.75
Red
Pinot Noir
Really light and fresh Pinot Noir. Definitely one to chill!
Little Giant Barossa
£
12
Red
Shiraz
Outstanding value for a terrific Barossa Shiraz. Bold, ripe and full-blood Aussie
Terre di Faiano Nero di Troia
£
8
Red
Nero di Troia
Everything you hope for from a southern Italian wine, this is complex, full-bodied and with plenty of spicy fruit. Just great fun.
Invincible No1 Douro
£
12
Red
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz
One of Sainsbury's very best. The deep, powerful fruit of a Portuguese red paired with the balance and sophistication of a Bordeaux
Clos St Vincent St Emilion Grand Cru
£
20
Red
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Just exquisite. Addictive hit of cherry, herbs and spice. So smooth and silky
Minimalista Malbec
£
9
Red
Malbec
Lighter than your average Malbec, this is juicy and well-balanced.
Saint Chinian, Taste the Difference
£
9.5
Red
Syrah, Grenache
Outstanding Syrah-based wine from Languedoc in France. Smooth, peppery and a lick of blueberry