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Wine: Something for the weekend?

6 Yalumba Y Series Viognier, 2006 Chinon Château de Coulaine, 2004 Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio

Anthony Rose
Saturday 01 September 2007 00:00 BST
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Under a Fiver

2006 Yalumba Y Series Viognier

A fresh and zingy viognier from the Australian pioneers of the northern Rhône grape. Trademark honeysuckle aromas. £4.89 if you buy two, until Monday, Majestic

Under a Tenner

2006 Chinon Château de Coulaine

A soft and juicy cabernet franc tinged with herbaceous notes and raspberry fruitiness enveloped in supple, silky tannins and barely perceptible oak. £9.30, Jeroboams (020-7985 1560)

Splash Out

2004 Baron de Ley Finca Monasterio

With tempranillo in major and cabernet sauvignon in minor keys, this youthful rioja combines blackcurrant fruitiness with vanilla smokiness. £15.99, Tesco

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