Sainsbury’s is among the UK’s Massive 4 supermarkets, and it has an admirable vary of wines. Listed here are only a few picks of the retailer’s high performers from this yr’s Decanter World Wine Awards
With some 1,400 supermarkets and comfort shops, buyers can anticipate loads of alternative from Sainsbury’s.
Probably the most widespread of these decisions must be the Gold-winning Mirabeau, Étoile, Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021 from this yr’s Decanter World Wine Awards. A mix of Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah, this wine is a particular crowd-pleaser and judges awarded it 96 factors for its vibrant citrus and berry flavours.
Among the many Silver-medal winners have been two wines from the well-regarded Journey’s Finish in South Africa, a pink and a white. Awarded 90 factors, Journey’s Finish Spekboom Sauvignon Blanc 2021 confirmed good varietal character with pronounced elderflower and grapefruit aromas and flavours. For its pink, judges famous the savoury twists among the many fruit flavours in Journey’s Finish, Id Shiraz 2021, incomes it 91 factors.
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A variety of different Silver-medal wines, from southern Europe throughout to California, exhibit the variety of the Sainsbury’s vary. From Portugal, Vidigal Wines, Porta 6 2020 (92 factors), comprised of the indigenous varieties Arinto and Viosinho blended with 25% Chardonnay, confirmed lemony and natural notes – and, at £7.50, it’s good worth too.
Within the South of France, Paul Mas, Héritage, Clairette du Languedoc 2021 was awarded 90 factors for its steadiness of stone fruit and spice. Clairette makes a change from better-known grape varieties, and this producer’s wines are value looking for out. And from Rías Baixas in northern Spain, Paco & Lola Albariño 2021 (90 factors) confirmed clear varietal character with its mixture of citrus and stone fruit.
From the US attempt Power Cellars, House Doubt Zinfandel 2020 from Paso Robles in California. Full of sunshine flavours – heat brambly fruit with successful of pepper – this wine was awarded a Silver medal with 90 factors.
Whether or not you store in-store or store on-line, there’s a lot to select from. Discover the total vary of Sainsbury’s winners at this yr’s DWWA beneath.
DWWA Buyers’ Information: Sainsbury’s
Gold
Mirabeau, Étoile, Côtes de Provence, France 2021
Gold, 96 factors
£17
Inviting aromas of vibrant pink berry fruit, pink grapefruit and melon. The palate has actual weight and texture, with citrus fruits, rhubarb, redcurrant and grapefruit pith flavours. A superbly textured wine, with a creamy, crisp and lengthy end. Terrific effort for the classic. Alc 12.5%
Silver
Vidigal Wines, Porta 6, Lisboa, Portugal 2020
Silver, 92 factors
£7.50
Ripe lemony and floral nostril and palate with a reasonably texture, full of life acidity and a protracted, natural end. Alc 13%
Journey’s Finish, Spekboom Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Area, South Africa 2021
Silver, 90 factors
£10
A vivid recent wine of fig and minimize grass with a delicate elderflower florality becoming a member of zingy grapefruit and lemon freshness. Alc 13%
Oyster Bay, Chardonnay, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020
Silver, 90 factors
£9.50
Toasty nostril with peaches and cream aromas and hints of smoky nuances. Plush and recent on the palate, bold. Alc 13%
Paco & Lola, Albariño, Rías Baixas, Spain 2021
Silver, 90 factors
£14
Actually engaging lemon, white peach and delicately tropical aromas; limey bitter twist and a protracted, recent end. Alc 12.5%
Paul Mas, Héritage, Clairette du Languedoc, Languedoc, France 2021
Silver, 90 factors
£9
Discreet stone fruit aromas, crisp mineral hints. Juicy apple palate, contact of spice, zingy acidity, lengthy saline end. Alc 12.5%
Artesano de Argento, Natural Fairtrade Malbec-Cabernet Franc, Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina 2021
Silver, 92 factors
£10
Inviting and engaging, with cherry, violet and candy spice aromas; palate of concentrated fruit and silky tannins. Alc 14.5%
Journey’s Finish, Id Shiraz, Coastal Area, South Africa 2021
Silver, 91 factors
£9
Engaging ripe cherry fruit, violets, olive brine, cured meat, and black pepper. Mild, vibrant, with first rate grip and physique. Alc 13.6%
Bruce Jack Wines, Pinotage-Malbec, Western Cape, South Africa 2021
Silver, 90 factors
£7
Daring fruit pastille nostril, fragrance, and spice. The palate exhibits a juicy berry and mulberry core with a citrus elevate. Alc 14%
Château Barreyres, Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux, France 2020
Silver, 90 factors
£14
Engaging nostril, fairly deep aromas of black cherries with leafy freshness and touches of oak. Medium-bodied, tasty and chic. Alc 13.4%
Power Cellars, House Doubt Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California, USA 2020
Silver, 90 factors
£14
Nostril of bramble, plum, blueberry, and darkish cherry. Juicy palate with gamey and black pepper notes. A wine of curiosity. Alc 14.5%
Oyster Bay, Merlot, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand 2020
Silver, 90 factors
£10.50
Black and pink fruit with a touch of tomato leaf, toasty oak and savoury notes. Fairly highly effective on the palate. Alc 13.5%
Taylor’s, LBV Port, Portugal 2017
Silver, 92 factors
£15
Dense with a touch of darkish chocolate focus on the nostril; equally wealthy and nicely outlined on the palate with agency ripe tannins on the end. Quite pretty. Alc 20%
Bronze
Heidsieck & Co Monopole, Blue Prime Brut, Champagne, France NV
Bronze, 89 factors
£28
Nostril of poppy flowers, peony and lemongrass. There’s a contact of butterscotch and full of life mousse. Joyful. Alc 12%
Pommery, Brut Royal, Champagne, France NV
Bronze, 89 factors
£40
Smoky and reductive appeal, with notes of peach and white chocolate. Charming and broad enchantment. Alc 12.5%
Sainsbury’s, Style the Distinction Rosé, Ile de Beauté, Corsica, France 2021
Bronze, 88 factors
£8.50
Salmon pink color. Aromas of roses, violets and peach iced tea. Spritzy within the mouth. Alc 12%
Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rhône, France 2020
Bronze, 89 factors
£30
Contemporary, vibrant nostril; no extra weight or ripeness, very nicely balanced. Vibrant naturalistic acidity with daring, darkish fruits, spice and darkish chocolate notes. Lengthy end. Alc 15%
Oyster Bay, Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020
Bronze, 89 factors
£11
Spectacular ripeness with plum and cranberry aromas. Broad palate, with substance and a beautiful texture. Alc 14%
Fête des Flaveurs, Beaujolais-Villages, France 2020
Bronze, 88 factors
£9
Inviting, with hints of kirsch and oak main onto a palate of cherry, raspberry and modern tannins. Alc 13%
Dow’s, Trademark Most interesting Reserve Port, Portugal
Bronze, 89 factors
£10
Wealthy darkish fruit and chocolate nostril, dense, ripe tannins and interesting on the end. An approachable model that can enchantment to many. Alc 20%
