3 Best wine from the High Street

2020 Taste the Difference Casablanca Sauvignon Blanc £7.50 at Sainsbury’s

As I said last week, supermarket premium NZ sauvignons are often now listed at £8 or more, so try this tasty example from Chile instead. It is less assertive than Marlborough versions and delivers bright apple, pear and peach flavours supported by touches of mint and restrained lime acidity.

2019 Castellore Sangiovese Appassimento £6.99 at Aldi

Appassimento is a (probably exclusively Italian) drying process that reduces the water content of harvested grapes to make what is left behind richer, sweeter and more concentrated. This version from Romagna uses the technique with sangiovese grapes to create dark, dense but floral red wine with surprisingly little tannin. What it does have though is gloriously intense cherry, bramble and nutty flavours dusted with hints of cinnamon and menthol.