Jonathan’s summer recommendations

1. Grove Mill Riesling 2004/5, Marlborough New Zealand: A stunning white wine loaded up with honeysuckle, pink grapefruit and fresh limes. £9.99/£6.66*

2. Lindauer Brut Sparkling Rose NV, New Zealand: Probably the best value fizz on the planet, beautifully crafted and lots of soft red fruit flavours. £8.49/£5.66

3. Terradavino Gavi 2006, Italy: The classier brother to Pinot Grigio, lovely pear and almond like flavours, apples too. £7.49/£4.99

4. The Lane Beginning Chardonnay 2002, Australia: Better than any Meursault I have tasted this year, complex, powerful yet elegant, simply sublime. £19.99/£13.33

5. Radcliffes 2006 Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc, France: Very peachy, lovely apple and melon notes too, wonderful summer drinking. £5.99/£3.99

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6. Montana The Terraces Pinot Noir 2004, New Zealand: Very sexy and stylish, subtle black cherry fruit and plum fruit. Light too. £14.99/£9.99

7. Torre Beratxa 2005 Garnacha/Tempranillo, Spain: Amazing value and gorgeous drinking, very friendly and brimming with black fruits, violets and appealing throughout,  fab! £4.99/£3.33

8. Chateau la Perriere 2004, Bordeaux, France: Bramble and spice, some tobacco notes on the nose too. Wonderfully sensuous and satisfying. £7.99/£5.33

9. 2003 Baronchini Vino Nobile, Tuscany, Italy: as stylish as the place it comes from, loaded with maturity, cherry hints and a fine, dry finish. £8.99/£5.99

10. 2006 Roquemartin Rose, Provence, France: Dry and engaging rose which is defined and perfect for al fresco drinking. £5.99/£3.99

* lower price refers to the three for two deal

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