TOM’S PICK OF THE BUNCH

DRINK OF THE WEEK

Fruit and nut case Apostoles Palo Cortado 30 Año

€15/37.5cl, down from €30 Incredible value for such an old and possibly lifechanging wine. Nutty, complex, mildly sweet, it’s perfect with salted almonds, blue cheese, fruit cake.

A Gouda choice

Vinas del Vero Gewurztraminer 2021

€10, down from €14.99

Perfumed, spicy, exotic but fresh and crisp too. From the Alsace of Spain, Sonmontano. Just-off dry.

Warming for winter

Mosaic Priorat 2020

€13.99, down from €14.99

From the most mountainous vineyards of Catalunya comes this powerful blend of Carignan, Syrah and Garnacha. Warming.

Bargain for beef

Condado de Oriza Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva 2014 €13.99, down from €19.99

Ripe, complex, multi-layered, generously oaked, nicely aged, it demands beef.

Immensely, intensely good value La Unica IV Edition

€25, usually €50 or more Multi-region, multi-vintage blend of Tempranillo, Ribera del Duero and Rioja with a handpainted label.