Knackered mother's wine club: This week Helen McGinn tries Quisco Malbec paired with beef stew
- Tesco Finest Provence Rose, £6.40 (normally £8), Tesco
- Old-Blocks Chenin Blanc 2016, £14.25, bbr.com
- Quisco Malbec 2016, £6.99, Aldi
- SO Organic Prosecco, £10, Sainsbury’s
This week Helen McGinn (pictured) tries Quisco Malbec paired with beef stew
BARGAIN OF THE WEEK
Tesco Finest Provence Rose, £6.40 (normally £8), Tesco
The sun has made an appearance so we can at last declare rose season open. And this one’s perfect to kick it off. Simple but effective, it’s light and fresh with redcurrant flavours.
WHITE WINE
Old-Blocks Chenin Blanc 2016, £14.25, bbr.com
The grapes grown in South Africa’s Piekenierskloof are full of character. The Berry Bros buyer found a gem. Stocks are limited so if you like your wine ripe and fresh, with delicious grapefruit flavours, get in quick.
Food pairing: Mild curries.
RED WINE
Quisco Malbec 2016, £6.99, Aldi
Named after Chile’s most common cactus, this is made from the grape grown in Colchagua. We’re used to our Malbec coming from Argentina. Clearly it travels well — think juicy cherries and berries. Great value.
Food pairing: Beef stew.
SPARKLING
SO Organic Prosecco, £10, Sainsbury’s
Finding a good organic sparkler isn’t always easy, but this new one from Sainsbury’s is excellent. To the nose it’s light and floral, but take a sip and it’s all apples and apricots.
Food pairing: Crisps and dips.
The Knackered Mother’s Wine Club by Helen McGinn (Pan Macmillan, £7.99).
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