Raise a glass!
Celebrate the season with our choice of wines and fizz
Bodega Norton Colección Chardonnay Argentina 2019/20
Waitrose Cellar, £8.99 The aroma of grapefruit and stone fruit fills the nose of this lean, elegant wine. It goes well with vegetarian dishes.
Exquisite Collection South Australia Shiraz 2018
Aldi, £5.79
An easy-drinking smooth red, packed with ripe blackberry flavours and sweet festive spice. A good party drink.
Costellore Prosecco Extra Dry
Aldi, £5.99
A light Prosecco with a subtle green apple, ripe pear and citrus aroma. Refreshing, with just a touch of sweetness, it’s a great party drink at a great price.
Licor 43 Horchata
Tesco, £18 for 70cl
This almond-based, dairy-free, vegan liqueur is rich but not cloying. It’s packed with nutty depth and gentle festive spices. Serve over plenty of ice.
Finest Picpoul de Pinet 2019
Tesco, £7.50
A dry, refreshing wine with a tangy aroma, plenty of lemon and grapefruit flavours and stony mineral notes. Try it with smoked salmon or shellfish.
Taste the Difference Beaujolaisvillages Coteaux Granitiques 2018
Sainsbury’s, £9.50
A tangy wine, perfect with cured meats and pâtés – not to mention your festive feast! Also enjoyable lightly chilled.
Taste the Difference Brut Champagne
Sainsbury’s, £18 This indulgent Champagne is brimming with aromas of lemon and rich brioche. Very easy to drink, so why not treat your family?
Finest PX Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Tesco, £6 for 37.5cl
A sweet, treacle-brown sherry with an intense raisin and dried prune aroma. Pour over, or enjoy with, Christmas pud or vanilla ice cream.
Exquisite Collection Vin D’alsace Pinot Gris 2019
Aldi, £7.99
A fruity white with peach, nectarine and tropical fruit flavours, this is an easy-drinking crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for Christmas.
Maruxa Mencía Valdeorras 2018
Majestic Wine, £12.99 or £10.99 for 6
This juicy red is filled with cherry and plum flavours – a superb accompaniment to Christmas lunch.
Maison de la Rougerie Brut Crémant de Bordeaux
Iceland, £8.75 Smooth, with fine bubbles and a lemon and green apple-filled finish, this is a great-value sparkler to serve with canapés.
The Society’s Late Bottled Vintage Port 2014
The Wine Society, £13.50 With its earthy blackcurrant aroma and plum flavours, this port is great with cheese, dark chocolate and berry desserts.
Classics No. 2 Mineralstein Riesling Pfalz 2019
M&S, £9.50
This crisp, very dry white has zippy grapefruit and lime flavours, plus a twist of tropical fruit that are pleasing with spicy canapés.
Il Passo Segreto Appassimento Sangiovese 2018
Tesco, £8.50
Super smooth with rich black fruit, raisins, cherries and delicate spices. Try it with your cheeseboard or an after-dinner chocolate or two.
Veuve Monsigny Champagne No III Brut
Aldi, £12.49
An inexpensive Champagne with a fruity, floral palate and rich biscuitiness. A lovely match for fish canapés.
Finest The Melodist Whole Berry Sloe Gin
Tesco, £17 for 70cl
Tangy and warming, this is packed with sloe and cherry flavours, plus a touch of almond.
Cune Barrel Fermented White Rioja
Co-op, £9.50 Packed with green apple and lemon flavours, this wine’s understated softness and toastiness work well with roast turkey or chicken.
Extra Special Selection Marques del Norte Rioja Reserva 2015
Asda, £8.50 Juicy, with vibrant berry fruit, this mouthwatering wine goes well with spicy red meat dishes.
The Best English Sparkling Brut
Morrisons, £20 A lively, English fizz with an appealing aroma of baked apple and lemon. Great with roast chicken or white fish.
Mint Chocolate Cream Liqueur
Hotel Chocolat, £22 for 50cl
An After Eight chocolate in a glass, this is perfect served over ice after dinner.