Wines of the week
Every Friday we recommend an exceptionally good, widely available wine recommended by our staff and regional correspondents. Free for all.
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Bertha, Brut Nature Reserva 2023 Cava
A sparkling wine from Spain that dances on the tongue with vim and delicacy. And it sells for as little as €11.95, £15.54, $19.99. I was once in a small...
Tara Q Thomas
Friday 6 March 2026
• 1 min read
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Botanica, a pair of Stellenbosch wines
Tamlyn Currin
Friday 27 February 2026
• 1 min read
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Pikes, Traditionale Riesling, Clare Valley
Richard Hemming MW
Friday 20 February 2026
• 1 min read
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A complex mountain-grown Greek Muscat that confronts our expectations. From $33.99, £25.50. Pictured above, Muscat of Spina vines at c...
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Exemplary New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley, pictured above. From $17.99, £23.94. It was not my intent to...
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If there’s one country that excels at value-priced wines, it would have to be Portugal. This is yet another wine...
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An incredibly refreshing Nebbiolo from a sustainably-minded family that sells for as little as €17.50, $24.94, £22.50.
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You need to know this guy . From $23.95 or £21 (2023 vintage).
Whenever I mention Bonny Doon, the response...
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A perfectly ordinary extraordinary wine. From €19.60, £28.33, $19.99 (direct from the US importer, K&L Wines).
A few months ago...
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A breath of fresh air that’s a perfect antidote to holiday immoderation. Labelled Nasiakos [sic] Mantinia in the US. From...
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A rosé to warm your winter, from £17.30, $19.99. Above, Albert Canela and Mariona Vendrell of Succés Vinícola.
The wind...
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Snap up this delicate tawny for the festive season, as it will carry you from canapés through cantucci. From $19.99...
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A brilliantly buzzy white wine with the power to transform deliciously over many years. And prices start at just €19.90...
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A rare Austrian variety revived and worthy of a place at the table. From €13.15, £20.10, $24.19.
It was pouring...
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Tuscany’s signature grape and Chile make an unusual, but winning, combination. From £19.95, $30.
Matt Ridgway left his home in...
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A widely available sherry that goes above and beyond the call of duty – especially at the price. From €5.93...
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A call to embrace the joyous ‘thanksgiving’ concept behind Beaujolais Nouveau with wines made by vignerons who care.
Clocks have...
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There’s nothing commercial about this old-vine, organically farmed Cabernet from a family-run winery except perhaps its price. From £15, $19.99...
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A red and a white introduction to a magical place at near-magical prices. From €7.85, $11.94, £14.95 and €7.85, $10.99...
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