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Wine: Something for the weekend?

Saturday 21 May 2011 00:00 BST
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Under £5

2009 Cono Sur Viognier Colchagua Valley, Chile

Fragrant and floral with the Northern Rhône grape's scents of stonefruit, this is a rich, exotic viognier whose honeyed middle is tempered by crisp, citrus-fruity acidity.

£5.99, down from £7.49, Waitrose, until 24 May

Under £10

2008 Etnico, Cachapoal, Central Valley, Chile

A herbal, ripe, cherryish Bordeaux-style blend, whose opulent plum-fruit flavours, spicy oak, fine textured tannins and balancing freshness place it halfway between Europe and Italy.

£8.99, or £8.09 if you buy 12, Marks & Spencer

Splash out

2009 Black Estate Chardonnay, Waipara, New Zealand

You could be forgiven for imagining yourself in Burgundy tasting this elegant, complex, Kiwi chardonnay with a nutty, dry aftertaste.

£18.95, bottle/case, Lea & Sandeman shops (020-7244 0522)

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