Olly Smith —
Wines of the Week
Bottle out – 12 February 2012—
Wine of the Week
Femme de Champagne 2000 Duval-Leroy, France (Harrods, £75.00) If you really want to splash out, this is a special gem for a special occasion – polished, classy and luxuriant.
Top picks
La Mancha Airén DO Bib, Spain (Lidl, £13.29) A simple and fruity white to deploy at a big gathering of thirsty friends.
Pepperwood Old Vine Zinfandel, California (inspiredwine.co.uk, £25.95) Ripe and bold, it’s the sort of wine you’re best off serving at a stew-fest for a pile of friends.
Pepperwood Pinot Noir, Chile (inspiredwine.co.uk, £29.95) A medium-bodied red featuring a lighter touch and a tangy finish with some toastiness.
Concha y Toro Sunrise Shiraz 2011, Chile (Waitrose, £20.99) Easy, fruity red with a whiff of spice about it.
These recommendations also appear in Olly’s column in Live, The Mail on Sunday.
All prices, stockists and availability correct at time of going to press.