MATTHEW JUKES’ WINE LIST

If you’re a fan of mighty reds and fruity whites, you’re in luck this week...

1

2016 Wirra Wirra, Church Block, McLaren Vale, South Australia

£13.49, reduced to £9.99 until Tuesday, Waitrose One of Australia’s most reliable reds, this carefully combines cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and merlot to create a multilayered, hedonistic treat in the glass. Don’t forget to decant it to release the remarkable flavours.

2

2017 Morrisons The Best Alsace Gewurztraminer, France

£8.50, Morrisons The most pungent and floral grape of all, gewurz, as it is commonly known, is a diva of a variety and this one parades lychee, rose water, ginger and mango on the nose and countless exotic notes on the palate, too. Drink it with the Quick Turkey & Lingonberry Stew.

3

2017 Barossa Chardonnay, South Australia

£10, Marks & Spencer An outstanding white that’s blessed with an extra level of peachy juiciness at its core, this features none of the oaky flavours that so often overstep the mark in lesser wines. Luxurious and layered, it’s the perfect partner for the Slow-roasted Salmon.

4

2017 Tesco Orvieto Classico, Umbria, Italy

£5, Tesco

This is one of the best possible ways I can think of to spend a fiver. Orvieto is a cheeky central Italian style of white wine, and I really like the ebullience and zestiness that this version brings to the party. In fact, make sure you bring it to a party!

5

2016 Lot 23 Minervois La Livinière, Languedoc, France

£8.99, Aldi

For those of you who love big reds, this is a veritable beast. Packed with flavour and density of fruit and spice, it’s a meaty number that would love game or beef, or even a cheese course! It is amazing value for this amount of power.