MATTHEW JUKES’ WINE LIST

A delectable dry riesling duo and two stunning rosés for you this week

1

2017 Pfaffl, Neubern Riesling, Niederösterreich, Austria

£8.99, Lidl

There are beguiling rhubarb stalk notes in this charming riesling and it’s a great example of an Austrian dry riesling – a style which we’re falling for now that palates are tiring of inexpensive sauvignon blanc.

2

2017 Elephant In The Room, Stupendous Shiraz, Langhorne Creek, South Australia

£13.99, reduced to £10.99 each on a mix six deal, Majestic

This is a WIGIG (when it’s gone it’s gone) wine so find some bottles quick. It’s a big, bold and delicious shiraz made by the brilliant Corey Ryan.

3

2017 Zapallares, Apaltagua, Reserva Riesling, Casablanca Valley, Chile

£9.95, reduced to £7.50 until 15 September, davywine.co.uk

This riesling has spent three months on its lees (fine sediment particles), which results in a bonedry wine with edgy citrus and pineapple fruit notes.

4

2017 MâconLugny, Les Charmes, Maison Deux-Fleurs, Burgundy, France

£11.95, fromvineyards direct.com

While most white Burgundies are moving out of reach in terms of price, this worthy fellow is not only less than £12 but authentic, toned, aromatic and lipsmacking on the finish.

5

2017 Vaglio Rosé, Mendoza, Argentina

£10, reduced to £6.67 until 3 September, M&S Made by José Lovaglio – son of Susana Balbo, whose wines I’ve included in this column regularly – this rosé blends malbec with pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, syrah and torrontés. It’s fascinating, with watermelon and herbal touches. Adorable!