Some of these have been on the blog before some are newly tasted.
1. Exquisite Collection Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011. (£6.49).
I'm not sure there's a better value wine out there now than this for me. It's just delicious, simple as that. Big bold and packed with blackberry fruits. I can't get enough of this one, it's exactly the sort of red I like to drink at any time.
2. Exquisite Collection Uco Valley Malbec 2011. (£5.99).
Another favourite, gorgeous silky smooth and spicy, a real easy drinking bargain.
3. Exquisite Collection Albariño Rias Baixas. (£5.99).
I wish I'd have known at the time that this was a LTD edition, I would have bought a case. Light and clean and fresh, Albariño is my favourite white at the moment.
4. Exquisite Collection Sud de France Sauvignon Blanc Viognier 2012. (£5.99). Made by Jean-Claude Mas. This is beautiful crisp and floral. I absolutely loved it.

Velvety smooth, rich and spicy with pleasing black cherry notes.
6. Exquisite Collection Limestone Coast Chardonnay 2012. (£5.99).
Lovely clean and tropical. Buttery and sweet, peaches, mango and passion-fruit flavours. Very pleasant.
7. Primitivo. (£4.89). I love primitivo and this is brilliant for the price. I think it was a limited edition wine.
8. Toro Loco Reserva. (£4.99). Plummy and dark cherry fruits, very nice for a fiver.
9. Exquisite Collection Valpolicella Ripasso. (£7.99). It's not my favourite
Valpolicella I've tried, but it's decent especially for the price.
10. Exquisite Collection Chianti Classico Riserva. (£8.99).
Dry, and savoury with dark cherry flavours.
* Please note I'm no expert, I just like drinking the stuff. I figure the more I drink the more I'll know!
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A useful list; some I haven't tried...good timing for Xmas. Is the Albarino out of stock? I love the Toro Loco Reserve but haven't seen it for ages.
ReplyDeleteThe Albarino they only bought a limited amount so it was limited to a month or so. I've not seen Toro Loco Reserve for a bit either, but they're getting new stocks of loads of other wines in for Christmas.
DeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteAldi also do a great prosecco:
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/product-range/drinks/wine-cellar/sparkling-wine/sparkling-wine-product-detail-page/ps/p/valdobbiadene-prosecco-spumante-docg/