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Wine enthusiast. UK news, tips, picks and offers. winedrinker.co.uk
There is a new monthly podcast called 'Get Yourself a Glass', hosted by Victoria Moore, wine columnist for The Daily Telegraph, and Andrew Neather, former wine critic at the London Evening Standard and author of the book Rooted in Change, which I reviewed recently:
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Asda has 25% off wine, on £5.50 per bottle or more, 6 bottles or more, from 13 November 2025 until 18 December 2025. See the latest press tasting for tips on what to buy:
winedrinker.co.uk/asda-autumn-...
about 22 hours ago
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Morrisons has 25% discount on 6 or more bottles of wine, More card price, £6 or more until 18 November 2025. See the recent press tasting for my picks:
winedrinker.co.uk/morrisons-au...
The photo shows how Morrisons has been Ollyfied.
about 22 hours ago
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Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine for Nectar loyalty card holders, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more (£7 in Wales), from 13 November to 18 November 2025 inclusive. See the recent Sainsbury’s press tasting for tips on what to buy:
winedrinker.co.uk/sainsburys-a...
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2 days ago
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British consumers are more negative about non-alcoholic wine. A new study investigates how consumers in Australia, the UK and the US perceive and evaluate non-alcoholic wine:
winedrinker.co.uk/british-cons...
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3 days ago
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Rooted in Change: The Stories Behind Sustainable Wine. Among the many wine celebrity books appearing this year, especially in the lead-up to Christmas, this one offers something different:
winedrinker.co.uk/rooted-in-ch...
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4 days ago
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Friday Find. 41% off Errazuriz Gran Reserva Chardonnay. At Waitrose was £12, save £5, now £7. Lots more top percentage offers at:
winedrinker.co.uk/offers/
7 days ago
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Rectoral de Amandi Mencía picked up on a recent trip to Spain:
winedrinker.co.uk/rectoral-de-...
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7 days ago
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Australian wine tasting event in London uncovered some wines that offered something a bit different:
winedrinker.co.uk/australian-w...
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8 days ago
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Les Dauphins Côtes du Rhône White. There’s a lot going on here, so I found it more enjoyable when sipped on its own. Until 31st December 2025, each bottle comes with the chance to win a ‘joie de vivre’ weekend in Paris:
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9 days ago
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French cyclist survives ravine Fall by drinking wine:
winedrinker.co.uk/french-cycli...
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10 days ago
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Sibarita in Vigo, Spain. My wife and I found ourselves in Vigo, Spain, looking for a glass of Albariño to pass the time:
winedrinker.co.uk/sibarita-in-...
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10 days ago
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Ca’ Bolani Sauvignon Blanc led me to rethink my long-held preferences between French, New Zealand, South African and now Italian Sauvignon Blanc:
winedrinker.co.uk/ca-bolani-sa...
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11 days ago
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Friday Find. 43% off Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc Blush Rose. Double discounted at Sainsbury's from £8 -> £6 -> (25% off) £4.50. Lots more top top % offers at:
winedrinker.co.uk/offers/
21 days ago
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The Essential Guide to Italian Wine 2026. What makes the guide particularly enjoyable is that, despite its encyclopaedic nature, it invites exploration:
winedrinker.co.uk/the-essentia...
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22 days ago
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In the tasting for The Essential Guide to Italian Wine, I sampled some of the finest examples of Italian winemaking:
winedrinker.co.uk/the-essentia...
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22 days ago
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The WineGB Golden 50 Wine List for 2025 celebrates the top UK wines that achieved gold medals in ten national and international competitions:
winedrinker.co.uk/winegb-golde...
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23 days ago
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Smallest Vintage in Germany Since 2010:
winedrinker.co.uk/smallest-vin...
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23 days ago
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My new Typicity tool helps me, and perhaps you, better understand wine typicity and what a wine should taste like:
winedrinker.co.uk/typicity-tool/
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24 days ago
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Laurent Delaunay Les Grappillages Chablis is elegant and layered, though it benefits from at least 30 minutes out of the fridge to allow its full character to unfold:
winedrinker.co.uk/laurent-dela...
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25 days ago
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Friday Find. G.H. Mumm Champagne Brut Cordon Rouge. £40 -> £29 -> (25% off) £21.75
www.tesco.com/groceries/en...
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28 days ago
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The Morrisons Autumn Winter Press Tasting had strong additions to the Block Series, along with two very enjoyable English sparkling wines. A few returning favourites made a welcome reappearance and there were several new, tasty additions worth noting:
winedrinker.co.uk/morrisons-au...
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28 days ago
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Asda has 25% off wine, on £5.50 per bottle or more, 6 bottles or more, from 16 October 2025 until 2 November 2025. See the latest press tasting for tips on what to buy:
winedrinker.co.uk/25-off-wine-...
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29 days ago
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Co-op Autumn Winter Press Tasting. I was particularly impressed with the Moldovan wines. It was refreshing to see something a little different on the table that also delivered on taste:
winedrinker.co.uk/co-op-autumn...
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29 days ago
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Asda Autumn Winter Press Tasting. Winning more Great Value awards at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) than any other UK retailer:
winedrinker.co.uk/asda-autumn-...
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about 1 month ago
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Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine for Nectar loyalty card holders, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more (£7 in Wales), from 15 October to 28 October 2025. See the recent Sainsbury’s press tasting for tips on what to buy:
winedrinker.co.uk/sainsburys-a...
about 1 month ago
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Tesco has save 25% off wine with Clubcard when you buy 6+ bottles that are £6 and over (£7 in Wales), from 15 October until 20 October 2025. See the recent Tesco tasting for tips on what to buy.
winedrinker.co.uk/tesco-autumn...
about 1 month ago
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Ca’ Bolani Merlot. What sets it apart is the velvet-like feel on the tongue:
winedrinker.co.uk/ca-bolani-me...
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about 1 month ago
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Wine Neck Capsules or No Capsules? A balance between aesthetic appeal and brand perception with sustainability and production efficiency.
winedrinker.co.uk/wine-neck-ca...
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about 1 month ago
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Find Friday. Nyetimber Classic Cuvee, usually £43, £29 at Sainsbury's, 32% off. More finds at
winedrinker.co.uk/offers/
about 1 month ago
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Tesco Autumn Winter Press Tasting 2025. Tesco demonstrates its ability to confidently cover a large part of the spectrum of the wine market, from entry-level to premium, and everything in between:
winedrinker.co.uk/tesco-autumn...
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about 1 month ago
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Waitrose Autumn Press Tasting. There was a particularly strong line-up of sparkling wines:
winedrinker.co.uk/waitrose-aut...
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about 1 month ago
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Majestic Autumn Press Tasting. There was a larger number of picks than usual this time, with the reds proving especially strong:
winedrinker.co.uk/majestic-aut...
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about 1 month ago
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Calvet Fitou Le Grand Roi. Light in the mouth, offering bright raspberry flavours, gentle oak influence and minimal tannins. There’s a lovely softness that carries right through:
winedrinker.co.uk/calvet-fitou...
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about 1 month ago
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The Wine Society Autumn Press Tasting. This tasting felt unlike most others. It was clear that even seasoned writers, normally steady in their behaviour, were caught up in the energy of it:
winedrinker.co.uk/the-wine-soc...
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about 1 month ago
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Sainsbury’s Autumn Winter 2025 Press Tasting. I was especially taken by the fizz and the rosé. It’s also great to see Sainsbury’s expanding the Discovery range:
winedrinker.co.uk/sainsburys-a...
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about 1 month ago
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Morrisons has 25% discount on 6 or more bottles of wine, More card price, £6 or more until 12 October 2025. See the most recent press tasting for my picks:
winedrinker.co.uk/morrisons-sp...
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about 1 month ago
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Domaine Bousquet Single Block ‘Wild Roots’ tasting explored how the soil, and only the soil, within the concept of terroir can influence a wine’s character:
winedrinker.co.uk/domaine-bous...
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about 1 month ago
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The Lidl Autumn Press Tasting brought a strong line-up of value wines for the October, November and December Wine Tours:
winedrinker.co.uk/lidl-autumn-...
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about 1 month ago
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I was recently invited to a roundtable and tasting event hosted by the Fairtrade Foundation to mark Fairtrade Fortnight:
winedrinker.co.uk/fairtrade-ta...
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about 1 month ago
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Ramón Bilbao Crianza. There’s something individual here, a wine with character rather than the predictable profile often found at this price point:
winedrinker.co.uk/ramon-bilbao...
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about 2 months ago
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My thoughts on Tesco's Third-Party Wine Marketplace:
winedrinker.co.uk/tesco-third-...
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about 2 months ago
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The Financial Times reported ‘Chapel Down scraps £32mn winery after demand for English wine slows‘. Is this true?
winedrinker.co.uk/chapel-down-...
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about 2 months ago
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Chassaux et Fils Atlantique Rosé. What sets it apart is the smooth texture in the mouth, which lacks harsh acidity, making it a friendly companion to food. From 25th Sept to 1st Oc 2025, it is Aldi’s Wine of the Week and drops from £6.00 to £4.99, a saving of 29%.
winedrinker.co.uk/chassaux-et-...
about 2 months ago
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Demise of the Wine List. Less care and attention is being given to wine lists just when more is needed:
winedrinker.co.uk/demise-of-th...
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about 2 months ago
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Hatch Mansfield Autumn Portfolio Tasting. Showcased over 300 wines, spanning 25 brands from diverse regions:
winedrinker.co.uk/hatch-mansfi...
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about 2 months ago
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Tesco has save 25% off wine with Clubcard when you buy 6+ bottles that are £6 and over (£7 in Wales), from 16 September 2025 until 22 September 2025. See the recent Tesco tasting and for tips on what to buy:
winedrinker.co.uk/tesco-spring...
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about 2 months ago
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Sainsbury’s has 25% off wine for Nectar loyalty card holders, sparkling and Champagne, 6 bottles or more, £6 or more (£7 in Wales), from 16 September 2025 to 23 September 2025. See the recent Sainsbury’s press tasting for tips on what to buy:
winedrinker.co.uk/sainsburys-s...
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2 months ago
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Chasm de Cabrespine Minervois. Aged submerged in an underground river some 200 metres below the surface:
winedrinker.co.uk/chasm-de-cab...
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2 months ago
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Louis Pommery Brut Royal. ‘Brut Royal’ is the flagship non-vintage cuvée of the house, created to capture the essence of Pommery’s style, which is centred on liveliness, finesse and freshness:
winedrinker.co.uk/louis-pommer...
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2 months ago
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