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White Wine | Asda | Asda's 2007 Soave Classico, Veneto, Italy, Alc.12%. This bland dry white wine is at the bottom rung of the Soave Classico ladder. Delia's recipe: Highland Pasta with Smoked Salmon | 4 | £4.08 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9 units per bottle or 1.5 units for 125ml glass of wine. Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | Asda | Asda's Soave, Veneto, Italy, Alc.11.5%. Want cheap dry white wine with little grape aroma then put a bottle in the trolley. Delia's recipe: Highland Pasta with Smoked Salmon | 7 | £3.58 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 8.6 units per bottle or 1.5 units for 125ml glass of wine. Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Fairtrade 2010 Argentine Shiraz, Famatina Valley, Argentina, 75cl, Alc. 13%. Closed with a screwcap. A well crafted wine that delivers blackfruits and spicy notes threaded with fine acidity and ripe tannins. Competing Brand: Trivento. Delia's recipe: Guinea Fowl au Vin | 9 | £5.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.8 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Salt: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Fat: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Saturated Fat: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Sugar: Green (0.5 per 100ml) Contains: Sulphites | No | Yes | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Fairtrade 2007 Cape Cinsault and Shiraz, South Africa, 75cl, Alc. 14%. Closed with a screwcap. Produced from the black Cinsault and Shiraz grapes this wine delivers a similar flavour to one made from South Africa's Pinotage grape: big round and earthy. Competing Brand: First Cape. Delia's recipe: Lamb Chops with Roasted Vegetables | 8 | £4.49 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.5 units per bottle or 1.75 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | Yes | ||||||||||||
White Wine | ALDI | ALDI 2008 Macon Blanc Villages, Chardonnay, Henri de Lorgere, White Burgundy, France, 75cl, Alc. 13%. Closed with a screwcap. This has improved big time since I last tasted it. Not a great Macon, but as a five pound bottle of Chardonnay it's well worth a punt! Competing Brands: Blason de Bourgogne and Louis Jadot Tesco's latest wine deals | 7 | £4.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.6 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 125ml glass of wine Salt: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Fat: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Saturated Fat: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Sugar: Green (0.5 per 100ml) Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2004 Bin 99 Cabernet Franc, San Juan, Argentina, 75cl, Alc. 13.5%. A big flavoursome red wine that will complement flavoursome meat dishes. Delia's recipe: Boeuf Bourguignon | 8 | £6.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.1 units per bottle or 1.68 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2005 Chilean Gewurztraminer, Maule Valley, Chile, 75cl, Alc. 14%. This 14 percenter is dry and mouth-filling, but it does not deliver those typical and desirable floral, spice and lychee notes. Competing Brand: Cono Sur. Delia's recipe: Marinated Pork with Jerk Seasoning and Grilled Pineapple Salsa | 5 | £5.49 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.5 units per bottle or 1.75 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | Asda | Asda's Extra Special 2006 Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills, Australia, Alc.14%. Closed with a screwcap. A dry white wine that delivers soft fruit flavours that are threaded with fine acidity and which come topped with pronounced oak notes. Competing Brand: Jacob's Creek. Delia's recipe: Poor Man's Stroganoff with Wild Mushrooms | 7 | £7.98 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.5 units per bottle or 1.8 units for 125ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
SSWSB | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Explorers 2009 Marlborough Estate Reserve, Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, White Wine, 75cl, Alc. 12.5%. Closed with a screwcap. A very drinkable dry white wine, but it is no better than Co-operative's regular Sauvignon Blanc. Competing Brands: Jackson Estate, Cloudy Bay, Montana and Villa Maria. Delia's recipe: Baked Lamb with Rosemary with Redcurrant and Mint Sauce | 8 | £7.49 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.4 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2007 Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley, Chile, 75cl, Alc. 13%. This a dry white wine that presents just a hint of gooseberry and herbaceous notes. You'll be disappointed if you are looking for a New Zealand style Sauvignon Blanc. Competing Brand: Cono Sur. Delia's recipe: Ossobuco | 7 | £3.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.8 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
Rosé | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2006 Shiraz Rose, Vin de Pay D'Oc, France, 75cl, Alc. 12.5%. This very drinkable pale ruby coloured rose, presents raspberry notes that beat at all the right moments. Anytime anywhere drinker! Competing Brand: French Connection. | 9 | £4.69 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.4 units per bottle or 1.56 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Fairtrade 2007 Cape Chenin Blanc and Colombard, South Africa, 75cl, Alc. 12%. Closed with a screwcap. This fresh and zesty dry white wine is top notch. Put it in the trolley. Competing Brand: First Cape. Delia's recipe: Braised Sausage with Borlotti Beans, Rosemary and Sage | 10 | £4.49 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9 units per bottle or 1.5 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | Yes | ||||||||||||
Rosé | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Fairtrade 2007 Chilean Merlot Rose, Curicó Valley, Chile, 75cl, Alc. 14%. Closed with a screwcap. This reddy pink rose presents rounded ripe raspberry flavours from sniff to swallow. At 14% it may be a touch too heavy for lunchtime drinking. Competing Brand: Cono Sur. | 7 | £4.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.5 units per bottle or 1.75 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | Yes | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2007 Limited Release Cape Pinot Grigio, South Africa, 75cl, Alc. 12.5%. Closed with a screwcap. If you are looking for aroma and flavour this dry white wine is not for you. Works better with food. Competing Brand: First Cape. Delia's recipe: Vitello Tonnato | 6 | £4.79 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.4 units per bottle or 1.56 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Fairtrade 2007 Cape Chardonnay, South Africa, 75cl, Alc. 13.5%. Closed with a screwcap. A straight forward Chardonnay, but Co-operative's Chenin Blanc and Colombard is a much better buy. Competing Brand: First Cape. Delia's recipe: Rillettes de Tours | 7 | £5.49 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.1 units per bottle or 1.68 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | Yes | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2007, Bulgarian Cabernet Sauvignon, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria, 75cl, Alc. 13%. This like all red wine around this price point will improve with aeration (decant it or splash it into a big glass). Well worth a punt at this price. . Competing Brand: Domaine Boyar. Delia's recipe: Peppered Liver | 8 | £3.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.8 units per bottle or 1.63 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative España, Spanish Red Wine, Spain, 75cl, Alc. 13.5%. Closed with screwcap. This like all red wine around this price point will improve with aeration (decant it or splash it into a big glass). This cheap, deep ruby red wine is drinkable, but it does not have that 'I must have another glass' quality. Improves with food. Competing Brands: Faustino and Campo Viejo. Delia's recipe: Spanish Braised Pork with Potatoes and Olives | 6 | £2.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.5 units per bottle or 1.75 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2006 Island Vines, Cyprus, 75cl, Alc. 12.5%. The wine is dry and presents subtle spice and herbaceous notes. | 6 | £4.49 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.4 units per bottle or 1.56 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2007 Chilean Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile, 75cl, Alc. 13.5%. This is an unoaked chardonnay that lacks that 'I must have another glass' quality. Competing Brand: Cono Sur. Delia's recipe: Ossobuco | 5 | £3.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 10.1 units per bottle or 1.68 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
SSChampagne | The Co-operative | The Co-operative Sparkling Saumur Brut, Loire, France, 75cl, Alc. 12.5%. The second fermentation (where bubbles are created) takes place in this bottle, similar to method used in Champagne. There are some very good sparkling wines from Saumur, but this is not one them. | 5 | £7.99 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.6 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 125ml glass of sparkling wine Salt: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Fat: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Saturated Fat: Green (0.0 per 100ml) Sugar: Green (1.2 per 100ml) Contains: Sulphites | Yes | No | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2006 Shiraz, Vin de Pays D'Oc, France, 75cl, Alc. 13%. Put it in the trolley. This deep ruby coloured wine delivers smooth harmonious flavours of blackfruits and spice threaded and backed with fine acidity and ripe grape tannins. Competing Brand: French Connection. Delia's recipe: Guinea Fowl au Vin | 10 | £4.69 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.4 units per bottle or 1.56 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
Red Wine | Co-op | Co-operative's Cape Red, Western Cape, South Africa, Alc.13%. Closed with a screwcap. A deep ruby coloured wine that's clean and delivers blackfruits threaded by firm acidity. It does not have that 'I must have another glass' quality, but it is better than most pub wines. Competing Brand: First Cape. Delia's recipe: Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans | 6 | £3.44 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.8 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
Mulled Wine Sachet | Co-op | Co-operative's Fairtrade Mulled Wine Sachet, 14g. This sachet contains: ginger cloves and cinnamon sticks. It suggests you mix the contents with 150g of Demerara sugar and 400ml of water, bring to the boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes then add two bottles of red wine. This beats all the other mulled wine mixes I have tasted. Put a sachet in the trolley. Delia's recipe: Mulled Wine | 9 | £1.59 | Yes | No | Yes | |||||||||||||
Red Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2007 Merlot, Vin de Pays D'Oc, France, 75cl, Alc. 13%. Put a bottle in the trolley. This easy drinker works well with and without food. Competing Brand: French Connection. Delia's recipe: Classic Steak au Poivre | 9 | £4.69 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9.8 units per bottle or 1.6 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
White Wine | The Co-operative | The Co-operative 2008 Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Italy, 75cl, Alc. 12%. Not the very best Pinot Grigio, but a drinkable dry white. If you looking a wine with pronounced grape flavour or oak notes - this is not the wine for you. Competing Brands: Canti and Lamberti | 5 | £5.19 | Yes | Alcohol Units: 9 units per bottle or 1.5 units for 12 5ml glass of wine Contains: Sulphites | No | No | ||||||||||||
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