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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Graham's 10 Year Old Tawny Port
Snap up this delicate tawny for the festive season, as it will carry you from canapés through cantucci. From $19.99, €18.50, £20. If it wasn’t for debts, I might not...
Tamlyn Currin
Friday 19 December 2025
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Brokenwood Semillon 2022 Hunter Valley
Samantha Cole-Johnson
Friday 12 December 2025
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Fritsch Roter Veltliner 2024 Wagram
Tara Q Thomas
Friday 5 December 2025
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