Recanati, Special Reserve White, 2018, Israel

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Recanati, Special Reserve White, 2018, Israel

Recanati, Special Reserve White, 2018, Israel

Israel is not known as a hot bed of wine making, but it can make decent wine which this Recanati, Special Reserve White shows. Made with Roussanne and Marsanne its a good blend producing a medium bodied, dry white with decent length. You get aromas and flavours of stone fruit, pineapple and citrus with a slightly nutty undertone.

At £40 a bottle not many will try it and that’s understandable because at that price you should get more than this offers.

Aldi, Bowler and Brolly, sparkling wine, England

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Aldi, Bowler and Brolly, sparkling wine, England

Aldi, Bowler and Brolly, sparkling wine, England

Is this another great wine from Aldi, a sparkling wine from England that is a trophy winner? Not quite but it’s rather good and for the summer a great alternative to champagne.

It’s dry and crisp with plenty of acidity and reasonable length. Theres citrus fruit at the front with a bit of yeast in the background but this is a fruit driven wine which I personally like very much. At £20 a bottle it’s on the mark for English sparkling wine.

Great with seafood and salads sitting in the garden.

Harrow and Hope, Vintage 2017, Buckinghamshire, England

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Harrow and Hope, Vintage 2017, Buckinghamshire, England

Harrow and Hope, Vintage 2017, Buckinghamshire, England

Harrow and Hope, Vintage 2017 is their flagship sparkling wine and at £38 a bottle it needs to be excellent and I must admit it is. It dry crisp with an excellent length of finish there’s richness in all parts of the palate. The citrus notes come through without being harsh and the acidity is just right, perfect on its own or with seafood.

It’s on a par with top notch champagne, although it’s a shame that it’s £38 a bottle as it will put people off trying it.

Clonakilla, Shiraz Viognier, 2018, Canberra, Australia

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Clonakilla, Shiraz Viognier, 2018, Canberra, Australia

Clonakilla, Shiraz Viognier, 2018, Canberra, Australia

Wine from Canberra, the capital of Australia is pretty rare yet this is one from Clonikilla is one of the best new world wines out there. It’s dry, bold and pretty smooth. There are aromas and flavours of plum, blackberry, raspberry, pepper and spices with hints of oak and tobacco all in perfect harmony.

It’s a wine to go with food and a steak is perfect. The price tag of £90 a bottle is pricey and that’s a shame as it will put people off trying it.

Jordan Vineyard, Nine Yards, Chardonnay, 2019, South Africa

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Jordan Vineyard, Nine Yards, Chardonnay, 2019, South Africa

Jordan Vineyard, Nine Yards, Chardonnay, 2019, South Africa

South Africa’s Western Cape is an amazing place that does fantastic wines at all levels and although this Nine yards vintage is on the pricier side it’s flaming brilliant.

It’s dry but bold with good acidity and flavours and aromas of peach, citrus, honey with vanilla and oak with hints of green apple and a softness that makes it absolutely delicious.

I would definitely have this with fish or a summer salad with a fresh zingy dressing and enjoy this in the sun. About £30 a bottle is not cheap but you should try this.

 

Albert Lucas, Chablis Premier Cru, 2018, Chablis, France

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Albert Lucas, Chablis Premier Cru, 2018, Chablis, France

Albert Lucas, Chablis Premier Cru, 2018, Chablis, France

Here are a lot of cheap Chablis out there and sometimes you just need to spend a little more and drink and little less like is this one from Albert Lucas. It’s rich, luxurious with plenty of  freshness. There are aromas of citrus and stone fruit with additional flavours of honey and apple with grass under notes and mineral hints.

Great with fish or zesty salad anc at £20 a bottle it’s about right for this quality.

 

Collard-Picard, Archives Millesime, 2012, Champagne, France

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Collard-Picard, Archives Millesime, 2012, Champagne, France

Collard-Picard, Archives Millesime, 2012, Champagne, France

There are champagnes that are frankly overpriced and take more than just the biscuit as the English would say and this is where this Champagne from Collard Picard comes in. It’s a good Champagne as far as they go with good acidity and flavours of lime and citrus fruit but at about £240 a bottle it’s takes more than a bit of biscuit.

 

Cakebread Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley, USA

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Cake Bread Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley, USA

Cakebread Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2013, Napa Valley, USA

I always get a warm fuzzy feeling when I try a Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon and this 2013 vintage is no exception. Dry, bold, smooth and with plenty of aromas and flavours of plum, blackberry, tobacco and oak with a hint of earthiness and vanilla. The only down side to this is the price of about £60 a bottle

 

Chateau Cardinal Villemaurine, Grand Cru, 1975, Saint-Emilion, France

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Chateau Cardinal Villemaurine, Grand Cru, 1975, Saint-Emilion, France

Chateau Cardinal Villemaurine, Grand Cru, 1975, Saint-Emilion, France

An old Bordeaux is always something to try and this Chateau Cardinal Villemaurine, Grand Cru, 1975, Saint-Emilion is a good wine to see why. At 47 years old theres still complexity and flavours to find but with softness and soothing that has a decent length. The red and black fruit, hints of tobacco and oak are all subtle and mellow but that’s not a problem.

At £120 a bottle it’s not one to get in by the case.

Eradus, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand

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Eradus, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand

Eradus, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, Marlborough, New Zealand

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is pretty much in gained into British wine drinking society now and for good reason which this one from Eradus shows. Tropical flavours of pineapple, lemon, grapefruit and peach with a little green apple and gooseberry all nicely tied together. It’s dry,  crisp and perfect for summer.

At £15 a bottle it’s possibly a little over priced but it’s a good solid Sauvignon Blanc.