Wine For The Weekend

The Journal looks at four bargain summer red’s

Sainsbury’s House Pinot Noir, Romania, A wine from Romania, yes you heard right, Romania. However don’t be alarmed this wine will rival a burgundy any day of the week. From the western Carpathian Mountain and made exclusively from pinot noir grapes: It is a juicy, sweet, plum and cherry packed red, with a hint of oak chips. £4.99 sainsburys.co.uk

2009 Marquis de Belleville, Bordeaux Superieur, France, This ripe and plummy wine is a perfect everyday claret. Mainly merlot, with one third cabernet sauvignon france, it is the perfect partner to both pink beef and lamb. A great year and a great price. On offer until september at Majestic at £5.99 majestic.com

2010 Leyda Reserva Syrah, Leyda Vally, Chile, Bursting with spicy fruit that would complement a barbecue well: This Chilean from The Wine Society is a real bargain at £6.50. Chilean syrah is quickly becoming the country’s favourite grape and delivers all the pizazz you would expect from a Rhone. £6.50 winesociety.com

2010 Chateau des Jacques, Moulin-a-Vent, Burgundy, France, It doesn’t get better than this beaujolais. Chateau St Jacques was brought by Louis Jadot in 1996 and includes five vineyards within the Moulin-a-Vent appellation. Expect a rich and bold wine, that is very food friendly, with the grape’s raspberry, plum and cherry fruit notes. majestic.com

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