Posts Tagged “Tesco”
Ramon Bilbao Spanish Classic. This mouth-filling red is a great all-rounder. Ramon Bilbao Tempranillo Rioja 2019 offers all the expected character of Rioja and at a very reasonable price from your local Tesco. Bodegas Ramón Bilbao was founded in 1924 in the town of Haro, Wine Capital of Rioja. Today they have 265 hectares of…
A Blessed Wine? Here is a church which shares its name with a wine. In the heart of Bergerac, on the well-trodden route to Saint-Jacques of Compostela stands the Church of Saint-Jacques. The original construction was erected in the 12th century as a chapel on the pilgrim trail to Compostela. There is also a rather…
Steeped in Tradition. The name Claret comes from the French term ‘clairet,’ used in 14th century England to describe a rosé wine from Bordeaux. Des Tourelles Claret Bordeaux is a reflection of the contemporary style of red wine rather than the less robust rosé of centuries past. Claret is mostly used as an unofficial name…
Supérieur Red from Tesco. Cap Royal takes its name from the royal Cordouan lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Europe, found at the entrance of the Gironde Estuary. This Cap Royal Bordeaux 2019 Supérieur Red from Tesco benefits from the expertise of Jean René Matignon, Technical Director of Château Pichon Baron, 2nd Grand Cru Classé, and…
Red wine from Tesco. The Calvet Prestige Bordeaux is produced from a selected blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot offers plenty of fruit, and Cabernet brings tannic richness. This blend is a classic in the Bordeaux region. Value for Money Calvet Prestige Bordeaux is a great all-rounder and at a very reasonable price. It…
Grand vin de Bordeaux. ‘A nice bottle of Bordeaux will impress but it’s a shame it will cost an arm and a leg!’ Au contraire, mes amis! Tesco have a great selection of these red wines and you won’t need a mortgage to enjoy them. Grand Palais Médoc is surprisingly good value for money! “There…
Wine and Supermarket of the Year. Tesco wins big at International Wine Challenge Industry Awards bringing home both Supermarket of the Year and Own Label Range of the Year Trophies. Tesco has been named IWC Supermarket of the Year 2023, as well as winning IWC Own Label Range of the Year for the second year…
Lingering and full-bodied. The winery that today produces Luigi Bosca Cabernet Sauvignon was founded in 1901 by Leoncio Arizu, a Spanish citizen from Navarra who settled in Mendoza, Argentina, in 1890. Bodega Luigi Bosca is the country’s oldest family-owned winery. Today third and fourth generations of the Arizu family, Alberto Senior and Alberto Junior, both…
A well-priced winner from Tesco. Wairau Valley is part of the Marlborough wine-growing region of New Zealand. It is found on the South Island. Wairau Valley has the protection of both the Spenser and Richmond mountains and the Wither Hills, making the conditions perfect for the production of Sauvignon Blanc and other wines, which started…
Tesco for Spritz Spring is here and minds turn to entertaining. Tesco has a great selection of value for money wines to help with the party budget. Casa Mana Chardonnay is the key ingredient for a refreshing spritz. The Solís family has enjoyed a great reputation for polished wine production for many decades. The winery…
Chilean wine from Tesco. Riesling is a classic white wine and traditionally known to come from Germany; but in fact the grapes for this iconic wine are cultivated in many vineyards across the world. Cono Sur Vineyards and Winery was founded in 1993 in Chile, and this Reserva Especial Riesling is a great expression of…
Denominazione di Origine Controllata. This Vista Castelli Trebbiano d’Abruzzo from Tesco is a great value white wine which works well with so many dishes. It’s also perfect for cooking a white coq au vin. Trebbiano is one of the most widely cultivated grape varieties in the world. It’s been grown since Roman times, and it…
Red with Character. Nero d’Avola or ‘Black of Avola’ in Italian, is one of the most iconic red wine grapes found on the island of Sicily. It is considered one of Italy’s most important local varieties. It is named after Avola, a small town in southeast Sicily, and has been popular there for hundreds of…
A Blush from Tesco. This striking cuvée Cote des Roses has great shelf appeal. The bottle is tall, statuesque with a unique rose-shaped base, created by a young designer from the Ecole Boulle. The rosé wine has a pale peach-pink blush from a melange of Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault grapes which thrive in the Languedoc…
‘Superiore’ Sparkling from Italy via Tesco This delightful and affordable summer sparkle from Tesco is part of their ‘Tesco Finest’ range. We will likely be entertaining friends during the warmer weather and that means fizz. Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore is Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita which is the same as the French DOC designation. It’s…
A unique wine for summer sipping. Passerina is an ancient grape variety from Le Marche and also Abruzzo in Italy, from where this particular bottle hails. It is said to be named after the sparrows that appreciate the fruit so much. Those little birds decorate the label. Until recently Passerina was used as a blending…
Tesco Finest English Fizz. Looks like it’s finally with us. Better weather – and the expectation of a nice bit of garden entertaining garnished with some long-awaited sun. The picture could be completed by a glass of Tesco Finest Hush Heath Estate English Sparkling wine. Hush Heath Estate is located in the green hills of…
Rosado Rioja 2021 from Tesco. It’s spring and our minds turn to entertaining and, if possible, al fresco lunches with the sun beating down. Well, perhaps the weather might not be predictable, but we can be assured that a good bottle of rosé is always appreciated. Ramon Bilbao Rosado Rioja from Tesco is great value…
Tesco partners with Ken Forrester Wines. The weather is getting warmer, and our thoughts turn to entertaining. We look forward to good food with friends, and that will be enhanced by decent wines. The Misfits Cinsault available at Tesco is a good solid red which can be kept for up to 8 years. That makes…
Launched at Tesco for Spring With warmer weather and sunnier days now on their way, find the perfect bottle for your spring-time gatherings from an exciting range of new wines arriving in Tesco this month. From £4.49 to £46, these wines include refreshing sparkling wines perfect to toast at your picnic in the park, crisp…