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Spectator
2 hours ago
- Spectator
Wine Club: a summer selection from Tanners of Shrewsbury
I've been in Vienna, drinking Grüner Veltliner, Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch like a fish. It's thirsty work being a lush and I also patronised the fabled Loos American Bar rather more often than I should have. It's such a seductive spot, LAB, and their Corn 'n' Oils are very fine, and I can never resist a very fine Corn 'n' Oil. Heck, I can't even resist a bad one. I should grow up. It's been a rich diet and, much as I love Austria and its increasingly tasty wines, it was a relief to sample such a wide-ranging non-Austrian selection for this offer from Tanners of Shrewsbury, with the successful seven wines chosen with summer in mind. The 2022 Hain Piesporter GoldtröpfchenRiesling Kabinett (1) from the Mosel is so lovely and, if like me you spurn hot drinks, you'll find it an ideal mid-morning hydrator. Oh, come on! It's only 8 per cent vol and is so fresh, so easy-going and so full of juicy, off-dry apple and herbs that it's perfect. I'd choose this over Earl Grey any time. £14.50 down from £15.50. The 2023 Tanners White Burgundy (2) has been on Tanners' list for yonks, so beloved is it. Made by the excellent Cave de Viré cooperative near Mâcon, it's soft, smooth and elegant, with subtle touches of butter encircling the white stone fruit and apple. It's so classic and so good. You could pay half as much again for a better-known name and get half the pleasure. £14.50 down from £15.90. If you prefer your Chardonnay sans any oak (not that the wine above has much), the 2022 House of Certain Views Unwooded Chardonnay (3) will be right up your street. From the celebrated Andrew Margan in Australia's Hunter Valley (he learned his trade in Bordeaux and then with Tyrell's), it's cool fermented in stainless steel allowing the fresh lemony, melony flavours which finish crisp and dry to really shine. It's a class act. £14.50 down from £15.60. The 2022 Gouguenheim Malbec Reserve (4) also boasts an exhilarating freshness so typical of the high-altitude wines grown and made in Mendoza, Argentina. With violets on the nose and wonderful, rich, ripe hedgerow fruit in the mouth, finishing with hints of both chocolate and beef tea, it's a cracking wine that begs to be brought out with the barbecue. £14.50 down from £16.20. Seven wines from Tanners of Shrewsbury chosen with summer in mind The 2023 Saint Antonin 'Les Jardins' Faugères (5) is my wine of the offer. It's impeccably made and has everything I love about reds from the Languedoc. An organic blend of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, it's full of rich, almost sweet dark berry fruit, hints of herbs, liquorice and spice, and although the tannins are soft as anything I found myself almost chewing it in the mouth. Gosh it's good. £14.50 down from £15.50. The 2022 Castillo Monjardín Pinot Noir (6) is that rarity, a Pinot Noir from Spain, of all places specifically from the foothills of the Pyrenees in Navarra. I wasn't expecting much but, goodness, one sip and I was all over it. Produced from vines skirting the Camino de Santiago, it's crammed with ripe cherry fruit cloaked in the gentlest of tannins. It's rich and juicy and very drinkable. £14.50 down from £15.80. Finally, just because I enjoyed it so much and because it's brand new to Tanners' list, we've the Tanners Traditional Method English Sparkling (7), made expressly for them in the south of England by… well, they're very coy about this and won't say. The label credits Rolling Green Hills, a mysterious producer who make a number of other fizzes too. But it matters not who it is because it's a gorgeous sparkler – apple-fresh with touches of toast and cream – made in the Champagne Method from the champagne grapes and with Mrs Ray away visiting her mother, I delighted in seeing off the bottle on my tod with ease. £25 down from £27.50. Wines 1-6 are offered in any combination you wish (8). All said wines have club prices of £14.50, so whatever its composition, the mixed case will be £174. Wine 7 is offered in pairs and as an addition to any mixed dozen of the still wines at the online checkout. Delivery, as ever, is free to UK mainland. Order online today or download an order form. To find out more about our Winemaker Lunches, Masterclasses and Wine Tours, visit
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Two Aldi super sippers summer wines – unique orange & Rosé blend that's just €11.99 and €9.99 bargain for next heatwave
THERE are some exciting consumer events coming up that will certainly interest many wine lovers. This is just a small selection if those on offer over the coming weeks. Advertisement 6 Read below to find out the Irish Sun's bargain wine bottle this week Credit: Getty Images - Getty We will endeavour to keep you informed over the Summer period on those you should try not to miss. May 1: 7pm to 9pm: WHELEHAN Wines, at the Silver Tassie, Loughlinstown, Co Joining proprietor David Whelehan will be French cheese expert Julien Comte for an evening celebrating the perfect pairing of cheese and The event will explore some of France's most renowned cheese regions, discovering a selection of exceptional cheeses, each expertly matched with a carefully chosen wine. Advertisement Read more on Wine There are only 25 tickets available for this intimate event which promises a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both enthusiasts and newcomers alike. For more information email wineschool@ or telephone on 01-901 1144, Monday to Saturday from 10am - 6pm. May 1: 7pm to 9pm ANNA Van Der Niepoort, from Advertisement Most read in Fabulous Exclusive Anna will explore the region of Spitzerberg and its key grape, Blaufränkisch. This special tasting will include regional, village and single vineyard wines from the appellation and feature a vertical tasting of wines from one of their best single vineyards. Wine buffs are tricked into drinking gourmet wine - but it's actually from Aldi May 10: 6pm to 8pm ZOLTAN Heimann, AKA 'Kadarka Man', from Heimann & Fiai, will be a guest at Blackrock Cellar as he hosts a special Advertisement He will explore the region of Szekszard and its two main grapes: Kadarka and Kekfrankos, and the tasting will include different levels of appellations: regional, village and single vineyard, as well as a very interesting vertical tasting of a very special single vineyard block. There are also special ticket bundle offers - buy two get 25 per cent off, buy three or more and get 50 per cent off. May 11: 1pm to 3pm & 4pm to 6pm CENTRAL Europe and Ancient East Wine Fair, Fumbally Stables, Fumbally Lane, The Liberties, Dublin 8. Advertisement A chance to discover and taste some exceptional wines from countries that still remain quite new to Irish consumers. Some 120 wines from Austria, Georgia, There is a growing interest in all of these wines so this is a wonderful opportunity to begin to enjoy and learn about some of Europe's oldest wine producing nations. Advertisement June 5: 7pm to 9pm BBQ Tutored Tasting @ Whelehan Wines¸ the Silver Tassie, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin Prepare to celebrate summer with the perfect BBQ wines, with the opportunity to explore a selection of wines that pair beautifully with grilled dishes and outdoor gatherings. Early booking is recommended for the chance to expand your wine knowledge during an evening presented by two of Ireland's best known educators; Liam Campbell and Dale Gatcum. Knowledge of wine enhances its enjoyment and Liam and Dale will certainly prove this to be true. Advertisement Tickets (€40 each) are AN orange wine from the Krasna Hora Le Blanca 2022 (ABV 12%) 6 €23rrp from good independents Advertisement Grapes: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Neuburger THE wines of Moravia in the Czech Republic make their way in this column – and what an entrance. With several of the five grape varieties allowed to spend time on their skins, this organic wine exhibits a vibrant light orange when poured. Layered notes of pear, citrus, stone fruit and honey on the nose while the dry palate has excellent acidity and fine structure, delivering up distinct flavours of lemon, nectarine and a long finish. Advertisement Enjoy with: Chicken and pasta dishes. Star rating: **** Babich Hawke's Bay Syrah 2018 (ABV 13%) 6 €37.95rrp @ good independents Advertisement Grape: Syrah FROM New Zealand's North Island comes this vibrant, juicy and award-winning Syrah. A deep crimson colour, it has black cherry, plum, a wisp of raspberry and fruitcake aromatics. The palate is elegant, warm, generous and full, with decidedly soft tannins, savoury notes of ripe plum, soft dark fruit, spice, vanilla and black pepper flavours. Great length. Advertisement Enjoy with: Slow-braised oxtail. Star rating: **** Jean Leon Xarel Lo 2021 (ABV 13%) 6 €24.50rrp @ good independents Advertisement Grape: Xarel Lo PRONOUNCED Cha-rell-oh, this indigenous Catalan white is a celebrated part of Cava's blend, bringing structure and aromatic complexity to Spain's favourite sparkler. But over the past decade or so winemakers have discovered its ability to make still wines with good acidity and minerality. This is a wonderful example, with a light, lemon straw hue and aromas of citrus, apple, and flint. Advertisement The palate is quite rounded with lovely freshness, zippy acidity and notes of citrus and stone fruit. Good length. Enjoy with: Grilled light flavoured white fish. Star rating: **** Chassaux Et Fils Rosorange 2023 (ABV 13%) 6 Advertisement Currently €11.99 @ Aldi outlets Grapes: Cinsault, Grenache, Grenache Gris Macabeu & Vermentino THIS is an interesting, if puzzling, cross between an orange and a Rosé wine! When poured it has a light coppery colour, with lifted notes of peach, citrus, soft red berries and spice on the nose. Advertisement The medium-bodied, fruit-driven palate is surprisingly lively and quite enjoyable, with hints of honey, peaches and orange. Decent length. Enjoy with: Summer salads, with cold meats. Star rating: *** THIS WEEK'S IRISH SUN BARGAIN BOTTLE WE promise to bring Irish Sun wine lovers a taste-tested vino each weekend that won't hurt your pocket - and is under a tenner. Advertisement The cost of glass, packaging, labelling and transport have sky-rocketed in recent years. Finding excellent value wines is getting harder, but we have managed to find some great bottles that would grace any dinner table or be a super mid-week couch sipper. Specially Selected Costières de Nîmes Blanc 2024 (ABV 12.5%) 6 Currently €9.99 @ Aldi outlets Advertisement Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Roussanne SUPER southern Rhone sipper that's perfect for those hazy, sun-drenched summer days just around the corner. A light straw lemon colour, it has seductive ripe pear, lemon and melon aromas. It has a crisp and refreshingly clean palate with good balance and highlighted by lively acidity with notes of peach, pear and citrus fruit. Satisfying length. Advertisement Enjoy with: Baked salmon Star rating: ****
