Wine: Something for the weekend?
6 Casillero del Diablo Carmenère; Lalla Gully Pinot Gris; 1998 CUNE Imperial Gran Reserva
Under a Fiver
2006 Casillero del Diablo Carmenère
A gold medal winner at this year's Decanter Wine Awards, this soft Chilean red displays a raspberryish character. £4.49, from £5.99, Sainsbury's Drinks Festival (to 11 Sept)
Under a Tenner
Lalla Gully Pinot Gris, Tasmania
The sheer quality of this spritz fresh and intense Alsace-like pinot gris from Tasmania should ensure its popularity. £9.99, Oddbins
Splash Out
1998 CUNE Imperial Gran Reserva
A grand reserve worthy of the title, this majestic, rioja from CUNE shows its class in a still youthful framework. An ultra-stylish red for classic meats and roasts. £20 – 25, Majestic, Tanners, Shrewsbury (01743 234500), Spain Direct (0870 010 1787),
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