Top 10 wines in the UK press

Domaine de la Pigeade Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise 2011

This wine was recommended by David Williams in The Observer, he wrote: “My view of the sweet fortified whites made in the Beaumes-de-Venise appellation in the southern Rhône has been distorted by the hamfisted examples on offer in French and, from time to time, British supermarkets. Too often the alcohol and the sweetness stand rigidly apart, shouting at each other across the palate.

He added: “Despite its 15% alcohol, this is graceful and pretty rather than cloying and clanging, a gentle mix of peach, mandarin and summer-garden floral fragrance for a dessert of baked peaches in honey.”

Marks & Spencer Quarter Acre Syrah 2011

In the Mail on Sunday, Olly Smith picked this out as his “wine of the week”, writing: “A gently smoky, floral and fragrant wine with spicy, peppery twists, this is a superb choice for a Sunday roast.”

Ravenswood Lodi Zinfandel 2009

In the Daily Express, Jaime Goode picked out seven different US wines for his readers. In recommending this wine, he wrote: “Zinfandel is California’s ‘own’ grape variety, although it’s also grown in Italy where it’s called Primitivo. This nicely packaged example comes from one of the leading proponents and offers ripe berry fruits. It’s the perfect steak wine. £7.99, Tesco.”

Gewürztraminer 2012 Domaine Paul Blanck

This wine was picked out by Susy Atkins in the Sunday Telegraph, she wrote: “Paul Blanck’s wines are sublime. Here a lovely scent of sweet lemon peel and apricot heralds a ripe, soft white of melons, ginger and rose petals. (Waitrose, £14.99 down to £11.99 until Tuesday)”

2011 Côtes de Brouilly, Les 7 Vignes, Château Thivin

This is the wine that Matthew Jukes described as “one of the most delicious light reds of the year”, in the Daily Mail.

He added: “Pop a bottle of this sublime creature in the fridge for half an hour and then serve it with just about any dish you can think of – this heavenly, raspberry-scented, gossamer-smooth red will be sure to enchant your senses. (£14.10, Domaine Direct)”

2009 Côte de Beaune-Villages, Louis Jadot

Jukes also recommended this wine, writing: “Jadot is Burgundy’s most talented négociant making wine from every corner of the region. This incredible Pinot Noir comes from the spectacular 2009 vintage and it is loaded with classy red fruit and a jaw-dropping finish. (£15.99, reduced to £13.99 each if you buy 2 bottles, Majestic).”

Turret Fields La Bascula Jumilla 2011

This wine was recommended by Terry Kirby in The Independent, who described it as a “big, ballsy, rustic wine from south-eastern Spain.”

He added: “Made with mainly old Monastrell (or Mourvèdre) vines, packed with baked black fruits and aromas of the sunny southern Mediterranean, making it perfect to warm up cold November evenings, with a big venison casserole. £10.50, winetrust100.co.uk; £9.95, oldbridgewine.co.uk.”

Simonnet-Febvre Crémant de Bourgogne Brut Rosé

Kirby also picked out this wine, writing: “From Pinot Noir grapes in northern Burgundy and bursting with redcurrant and strawberry and cream flavours, this is a perfect light sparkler for parties or as an aperitif. Even better, try with autumn fruit or chocolate-based desserts.”

2012 El Esteco Tannat Calchaqui Valley

Brian Elliott, in The Scotsman recommended this wine, writing: “Delightfully full and dense red wine with plum fruit given an edge of blackcurrant acidity but topped off with chocolate, an underlying minerality and firm – but not intrusive – tannin. Terrific muscular South American wine. £7.49, M&S”

2011 Saint-Péray ‘Les Tanneurs’, M Chapoutier

And finally this wine comes recommended by Hamish Anderson in the Daily Telegraph, he wrote: “Saint-Péray is an all-white region in the north of the valley, and this is made by the charismatic Michel Chapoutier from the Marsanne grape. The heady nose hints at a rich wine with exotic spices such as ginger, yet although it is exuberant there is a fine underlying acidity and poise. £12.90, We Love Fine Wines.”