Wine: Something for the weekend

 

Friday 18 May 2012 09:47 BST
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Couch potato

2011 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Domaine Jacky Marteau

Nettle aromas and the gooseberryish character of Loire Valley sauvignon blanc with a refreshing dry aftertaste – a white to give sancerre a run for its money. £7.99, Marks & Spencer

Dinner party

AA Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc

Winemaker Adi Badenhorst's Cape white made from old bush vine chenin blanc has peachy flavours and a honey-rich undertone. Around £9.95, Jeroboams shops, Harvey Nichols, Woodwinters (01316 672760)

Splash out

2009 von Siebenthal Parcela #7

A delicately herbal note underpins this Chilean blend whose cassis-like core sits at the heart of gentle tannins. Around £14.75, Hangingditch, Manchester (0161 832 8222), Imbibros (01483 861164) Highbury Vintners (020-7226 1347)

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