Two light wines for chilled summer bites
Two lighter, summery
wines
from
SuperValu
this week. Villa Maria is part of one of the largest producers in
New Zealand
, making consistently good wines at every price level, including the Marlborough Sauvignon.
The Cuvée Dissenay comes from the Languedoc in south France. The cooler parts of this region are proving a great place to produce well-priced wine from the Burgundian pinot noir grape.
If you are a fan of rosé wine, SuperValu also has the lightly fruity, refreshing La Petite Perrière Rosé and an old favourite, the lightly sparkling medium-dry Mateus Rosé, both for €8 a bottle.
Villa Maria Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Villa Maria Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
12.5%, €10 from SuperValu
Fresh kiwi and mango fruits with plenty of lively acidity to refresh. This would be a great sipping wine or served with Asian seafood and chicken dishes.
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Cuvée Dissenay Pinot Noir IGP Pays d'Oc
Cuvée Dissenay Pinot Noir IGP Pays d'Oc
3%, €10 from SuperValu
Light and juicy with red cherry and raspberry fruits. Serve very lightly chilled with salmon, tuna, seared duck or medium-firm cheeses.
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