Wine Recommendations - February 2008

For those of you that went on some crazy detox programme over January then you'll be pleased to know that February is like the dawning of a new era, a land of opportunity, a lake of silky wine to swim through lazily.  Come on, February is short so you need to make the most of it and let's face it, you've been craving a decent glass of wine for some time now I bet!

So listed below are some very tasty treats, wines that will get you all excited and make you wonder why you wasted a month on the wagon!

Our selections are all from Majestic Wine, simply because we think they have an excellent value selection AND just as importantly, they have a great delivery service.

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February 2008 wine recommendations

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White wine recommendations

Pinot Grigio 2007 San Angelo Vineyard, Banfi £7.99

A safe and tasty choice - the kind of wine you can buy a case of and enjoy over the next 12 months, without breaking the bank.

It is good enough enough to impress your friends at a dinner party and cheap enough for you to crack open a bottle mid week and not feel guilty!

This is from a single vineyard called San Angelo in Tuscany and is made by a high respected producer.

More info on the Majestic Website

Bonterra Vineyards Chardonnay 2005/2006 Mendocino (USA) £9.49

Still feeling virtuous from the New Year Detox?  Then Go Organic with this delightful wine from the US of A (don't hold that against it - it really is rather nice).

The Majestic wine buyer describes it as 'A well-balanced Chardonnay with subtle nuances of vanilla oak, crisp acidity and a full rich flavour'.  I'd go with that.

It's not too oaky and well worth paying just under a tenner a bottle for it.

More info on the Majestic Website

Red wine recommendations

Swartland Winery Pinotage 2006 £4.69

For the cash strapped, this is a bargain bucket but super gluggable chunky red from South Africa.

South Africa’s national grape is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault and produces robust, luscious wines abound with juicy fruit. This example, from the west coast of South Africa, has lively cherry and blueberry flavours with a mouthwatering finish. “Superb” Malcolm Gluck, Superplonk.

"Very drinkable" Piers, PocketVintages.   

More info on the Majestic website

Wakefield 'St Andrews' Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Clare Valley £19.99

Lucky enough to be a fat cat?  Got a good bonus last year? Spend some of it on this 'beaut' (that was Ozzie).

Showing lively, black cherry, liquorice and cassis fruit characters, balanced by subtle cinnamon, spice and cedar notes. With a strong palate and fine, long tannins and clean, crisp finish, it is a perfect partner to classic roast beef with all the trimmings.

Bottle aged pre-release, the wine can be enjoyed now or cellared successfully until 2012.

More info on the Majestic website

Off The Piste recommendation

Brown Brothers Orange and Flora Muscat 2005 Half-bottle 375ml Half-bottle £6.49

A fantastic and good value pudding wine, perfect with most desserts or simply if you fancy an 'apero' as my Mum would say, before dinner...

More info on the Majestic website

*Prices taken from wine merchants website at time of writing and are intended for reference only.  You should review the wine merchant's own terms and conditions before purchasing anything online.