Domaine Octavie, Sauvignon Touraine 2009: "This Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine is a star, summer quaffer. Intended to be drunk young and fresh, this zingy offering fits the bill perfectly. A Loire Sauvignon with more than a nod to modern New World tastes, this one is brimming with tropical fruit, drenched with juicy lime and grapefruit, and ending on a crisp and sprightly finish." —Katherine Donnelly, Saturday, 17th July 2010.
	Comte Leloup de Chasseloir, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie 2005: "A revelation at the price. Quite simply one of the most versatile and best value summer wines on the market today. Bursting with ripe, firm fruit this has an added complexity to its character that could be mistaken for oak age. Sensational value for under £10."— Will Lyons La Reserve Claret, Bordeaux 2006: "The search for an above average house Claret is over. For the price this wine really excites. It has everything one looks for in decent red Bordeaux: notes of pencil shavings, cedar wood and ripe berries—a must for every Sunday roast."— Will Lyons Markus Molitor Riesling Trocken, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2007: "The nose is dominated by citrusy lemon and lime flavours while the length has a pleasing, long acidity. The flavours are strong enough to enjoy a glass in a wild, country garden."— Will Lyons Domaine de la Tourade “Cuvée de l’Euse” Vacqueyras 2005: "Wine of the week: Hints of garrigue, mellow, subtle, spicy succulent rounded fruits."— Rose Murray Brown
	Pauillac, AC Pauillac 2006: '2006 was a leading Bordeaux vintage and this very impressive keeper, a declassified claret from one of the most distinguished second-growth Pauillac's, whose vineyards abut those of first-growth Château Latour, is a real charmer. I loved its rich, ripe, cedary, beefy, flavours, and so will you — a very fancy claret at a fraction of the price that you would expect to pay for the grand vin. It's drinking well now, but put it away until 2016 for more of those cigar-box scents and tastes to develop.'—Jane MacQuitty, May 2010 Château d’Argadens, Bordeaux Superieur 2004: "This tasty, contemporary Sichel-owned Claret, whose lively, leafy, zesty blackcurrant and plum-laden fruit is a good Bordeaux buy"— Jane Macquitty Château Pedesclaux, 5th Growth, Pauillac, Bordeaux 2004: "Fifth-growth Chateau Pedesclaux in a fine spot in northern Pauillac, and greatly rejuvernated in recent years by the Jugla family.....this almost 50-50 Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend, enhanced with a dash of Cabernet France, delivers some delicious ripe, gamey, blackcurranty fruit."— Jane Macquitty
	La Reserve Claret, Bordeaux 2006 : "It leaps gazelle-like from the glass with all the grace and precision you hope for in a Claret—meaty dishes like Jo’s Pork Chops have met their match." — Matthew Jukes, March 2009.
	Domaine de la Motte Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2006: "Top 3 Chablis Premier Cru."— Andrew Neather Collalbrigo Brut, Prosecco NV: "Prosecco is in vogue: most of it is pretty forgettable but Collabrigo Prosecco Brut NV, for instance, offers crisp, lemony fruit with some breadth."— Andrew Neather Castello di Potentino ‘Sacromonte’, Montecucco Rosso 2005: "My friend brought me back a bottle of this deeply obscure Tuscan red from holiday; I was overjoyed to find that it is now available here from the excellent website theweekwineclub. This is made from 100 per cent Sangiovese, but streets ahead of any Chianti at this price: full, rich, expressive, with a fine minerality. Lovely."— Andrew Neather
	The Week Wine Club Winter Case: "The Week Wine Club has also made up a Winter case we like a lot, consisting of a civilised three bottles each of a white Burgundy, Saint-Véran “Merloix” 2007; their own classic (St-Emilion) La Reserve Claret 2006; a red Bburgundy, Domaine Vincent Sauvestre Pinot Noir 2007; and a Syrah/Grenache Mas Carlot Cuvée Tradition Costières de Nîmes Rhône 2008. The price of £105 for the dozen bottles includes mainland delivery."— Amy Devine, The Mail on Sunday. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "the champagne is this year's best bargain bubbly, the honeyed Serge Mathieu Tradition Brut." December 2007.
	Valsanzo Viña Sanzo, Rueda 2008: "Made from 40-year-old vines on a property run using biodynamic methods, this is crisp and nervy, with nuances of passion fruit and gooseberry. It's flesy, perky and driven, boasting hints of herbs, citrus zest and a mouthwatering finish. Drink 2010." (16 points).— Wine of the Month, January 2010. Domaine de la Tourade “Font des Aïeux” Gigondas 2006: Award Winner ★★★★★. "Pure, bold, sweet spice and dense cherry nose. Complex black olive, lavender and spice palate, tannins a touch coarse, but good power and great complexity." Valsanzo Viña Sanzo, Rueda 2008 : "BEST VALUE WHITE—Made from 40 year old vines on a property run using biodynamic methods, this is crisp and nervy, with nuances of passion fruit and gooseberry. It’s fleshy, perky and driven, boasting hints of herbs, citrus zest and a mouthwatering finish." Chateau Ducluzeau, Listrac-Médoc 2000 : "This is nearing its apex, and at this price, more than delivers. Listrac is not the most exalted of Bordeaux communes but like its neighbour Moulis delivers some real gems. It a mix of red fruit, leathery and leafy nuances, still showing freshness and vitality which suggests that it may hold for a few years yet." December 2009. Domaine de la Motte Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2006: "The premier cru vineyards of Beauroy lie to the north west of the town of Chablis. This is a strikingly good-value example, with a leesy (sic) roundness and texture. It retains the classic Chablis steel, is well balanced, and shows citrus, appley fruit." Wine of the Month February 2010. Castelnau de Suduiraut, Sauternes 2003: "Château Suduiraut's second wine is a typically rich 2003 with concentrated aromas of marmalades mushrooms and dates. There’s power and freshness to the palate, with grapefruit and honeycomb showing through. Drink now—2013. 3 Stars"—May 2009. Chorey-les-Beaune "Marvine" Burgundy 2006: "This rich, youthful nose has pleasant dashes of spice lurking in the background and these pleasant fleshy characters are repeated in the mouth. It has a distinct sense of place." Wine of the Month May 2008. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "Possibly the best value champagne to have passed our lips in recent times." Sparkler of the Month March 2008. Puligny-Montrachet "Miroy" White Burgundy 2006: "This packs a fairly hefty punch with plenty of ripe fruit and oak but it all ties together wonderfully to produce a solid polished wine." Splash-Out White of the Month February 2008. Mas Belles Eaux ‘Les Coteaux’ Languedoc 2005: "Rich and spicy, but with a brooding depth. Displays a savoury opulence. Impressive structure and depth of fruit, direct and engaging. Drink from 2009." Domaine de Saint Paul, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005: "Teasing, powerful nose, modern fundamentally, traditional at heart. Rich, concentrated. Weight of cassis/damson fruit with savoury backdrop." Domaine Bernard Fleuriet, Sancerre 2007: "Kudos to the importer of this fine effort." March 2008.
	Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "A great choice for its elegant mousse of bubbles with a delicate citrus flavour." Wine of the Month March 2008.
	Mas Carlot White Cuvée Tradition Costières de Nîmes, Rhône 2009: "I tried this alongside a plate of oysters instead of the more usual muscadet, sancerre or chablis and it worked an absolute treat. Blended from equal parts of marsanne and roussanne with a dash of viognier, it has bags of fruity character with a firm, almost savoury backbone. A hugely satisfying change to chardonnay or sauvignon."—Jonathan Ray, May 2010. Pauillac, AC Pauillac 2006: "Class in a glass."—Jonathan Ray, January 2010. Margaux, Margaux Bordeaux 2006: "Real gem from the vineyards of….shhhh, don’t breathe a word- Chateau xxxxxx."— Jonathan Ray, 5th December 2009. Clos du Portail, Graves Supérieures, Bordeaux 2005: "A derisory price for an all-but-Sauternes-or-Barsac made yards from 1er Cru Barsac, Chateau Coutet."— Jonathan Ray, 5th December 2009. Chateau Ducluzeau, Listrac-Médoc 2000: "Real bargains and unusual parcels to be had….2000 Château Ducluzeau… a complex, fully mature Claret from the Borie (Ducru-Beaucaillou) family."— Jonathan Ray, 27th November 2009. La Reserve Claret, Bordeaux 2006: " What I've enjoyed most this week….. I had to double check the price, so modest is it for such a grown-up wine. Firm, well-structured, with ripe fruit and whiffs of cedarwood, this is everything that a Claret should be."— Jonathan Ray June 2009. Château d’Argadens: Bordeaux Superieur 2004: " This 55 per cent Merlot, 45 per cent Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux Supérieur is exceptional value. Full of complex blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, gentle tannins and rounded off by a smooth, silky finish, it is a delight now, but will certainly keep for later."— Jonathan Ray June 2009. Clotilde Davenne Sauvignon Saint-Bris 2007: " Top 10 White for Spring: A curiosity and a tasty one, too: a Sauvignon Blanc from Chardonnay country. …..Clotilde Davenne, the former winemaker at JM Brocard, has fashioned a delightfully crisp, lean and minerally example. It cries out for a plate of seafood."— Jonathan Ray 19th May. Serge Mathieu Champagne Tradition Brut NV: "Because you simply have to have bubbles at Christmas: the deliciously toasty Serge Mathieu Cuvee Tradition." Champagne of the Month December 2007.
	Marco Real Rosé, Navarra 2008 : "Spain might not be the first place you would associate with Rosé, but this—arguably the best the country makes—is quite clearly a steal at this price. Full of fruit flavours, particularly raspberry, it's very smooth, rich and well balanced. Perfect by itself as well as with shellfish and spicy food."
	Olga Raffault Les Barnabés, Chinon 2007: "Wine of the Week: Very clear, crisp, bright and crunchy blackberry and raspberry fruit, but a decisive tang of something mineral and smoky too. On the palate, it is very fresh indeed - it is the antithesis of big, vanilla-rich Cabernet Sauvignons and Syrahs, instead being lithe and crisp, with plenty of acidity and an almost white wine-like vibrancy."— Tom Cannavan Clotilde Davenne Sauvignon Saint-Bris 2007: " The style is distinctly one of Loire-like intensity and minerality rather than New Zealand flamboyance, but there's an extra dimension of lemony cut and apple flvour, as well as quite a richly-textured palate. Shimmering, flavourful stuff."— Wine of the Week 10/5/09. Rocca di Tufo, Orvieto Classico 2007: "This is a stunningly good Italian white, from the Umbrian region of Orvieto… Terrific stuff, that has a bit of grip too and I'm certain has some cellaring potential."—Tom Cannavan
	Markus Molitor Riesling Trocken, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer 2007: "Riesling is a hopelessly unfashionable grape variety, which helps keep its price low. The nose is dominated by citrusy lemon and lime flavours, while the length has a pleasing, long acidity. The flavours are strong enough to enjoy a glass in a wild country garden."— Will Lyons, 1/5/10. Valsanzo Viña Sanzo, Rueda 2008 : "Herby greengage and almond notes. Refreshing, biodynamic and great value."— Rose Murray Brown La Chapelle Blanc, Côtes de Gascogne 2008: The Best Summer Wine Deals: "Excellent value lemoney crisp Chardonnay-based Côtes de Gascogne from the Midi-Pyrenee."— Rose Murray Brown, June 2009.
	Altos de Oliva Gran Reserva, Catalunya 2000: "Wine of the Week: Rich and minerally with spicy fruit."— Bob Tyrer Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne: La Chapelle White 2008: "…seems at first sniff to be just another Sauvignon, but it quickly broadens out into a more satisfying and interesting bowl of fruit. Lovely, fresh tasting and only 11.5% alchohol."— Bob Tyrer, 3/5/09. La Reserve Claret, Bordeaux 2006: " Made by the winemaker of two grands châteaux who, commissioned by this boutique online retailer, has coaxed classic flavours of cedar, “lead pencil” and dark fruit from unclassified Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in St Emilion. Weepingly good at the price."— Bob Tyrer, 12th April 2009-04-14.
	Altos de Oliva Gran Reserva, Catalunya 2000: "The 10 Best Autumn Red: Lots of Depth from its aging in oak, this is nevertheless an easily quaffable, medium bodied wine, that goes well with food like roast pork and tapas-style tomato based dishes." — Terry Kirby
	Clotilde Davenne Sauvignon Saint-Bris 2007: "Pale, shimmering gold in colour it offers a delicious combination of the grape’s fresh, tangy qualities and the soft, creamy characteristics of the Chablis region. Powerful, yet soft and perfect on its own or with fish and shellfish and at this price you’re simply not going to match it."— 24/4/09.
	Chorey-les-Beaune: “Marvine” 2006: "Brims with attractive, earthy raspberry and strawberry flavours. Although it has the freshness and structure to last another five years, it is already drinking very well."
	Comte Leloup de Chasseloir, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine sur Lie 2005: 92 points. "One minute this impresses me most with its sheer richness of ripe orchard character and silken texture, the next for its mysterious meld of mineral elements and its sheer refreshment. Almond cream, quince, salt, chalk and iodine—not to mention luscious citrus—are among the elements informing this wine’s kaleidoscopic finish. As I have written before, that one can savour a wine with such complexity and from ungrafted hundred year old vines for $20 is remarkable and I cannot imagine what any readers who have not already had the experience are waiting for. Futhermore this will drink for at least the next half dozen years."— Robert Parker Château d’Angludet, Margaux Bordeaux 2001: "A sleeper of the vintage, this excellent offering possesses a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of melted asphalt, cedar wood, black currants, gravel, and tar. There is plenty of well-integrated tannin along with surprising size, richness, and aging potential (particularly for a Cru Bourgeois). Anticipated maturity: 2006-2015."— Robert Parker Domaine de la Tourade “Cuvée de l’Euse” Vacqueyras 2005: "90 points. A beautiful blend…this full-bodied, rich, flavorful 2005 reveals beefy, juicy notes intermixed with garrigue, black cherries, berries, and a resiny character. Enjoy this lovely Vacqueyras over the next 7-8 years."— Robert Parker, February 2008. Tagonius Tinto Roble, Vinos de Madrid 2005 : "90 Points."— Robert Parker
	Château d’Angludet, Margaux Bordeaux 2001: "Angludet is the very model of what used to be called a Cru Bourgeois...the wine lives on as an exemplary classic Bordeaux that one can actually afford to drink."— Neil Beckett
	Domaine de la Motte Chablis Premier Cru Beauroy 2006: "Good golden fruit, good substance too, the fruit buoyed up on the palate by all that oak as well. A nice midpalate texture, attractive, a touch honeyed, and a nicely defined finish….a good wine." 16+/20— Chris Kissack Pouilly Fuissé “Margolliets”, White Burgundy 2008: "Lightly honeyed and minerally fruits, with a good texture on the palate, with plenty of fat. It really softens up in the middle, with rather subdued acidity against the creamy texture. This should develop nicely within a year or three, I think. 15.5-16+/20."— Chris Kissack Castello di Potentino ‘Sacromonte’ Montecucco Rosso 2005: "The palate starts off quite nicely, polished and linear, with good acidity carrying it through to a firm finish. It has substance, but its structure means that it really needs some food. Some really good points here! 16/20"— Chris Kissack Chateau Faîteau, Minervois La Liviniére Languedoc 2004: "It is well defined and bright..It is fresh, full of fruit, perhaps a touch macerated, with notes of sweet, herby friut from the Grenache. There is a good grippy structure underneath, with a little bitter, tea-leaf tannin; I suspect this could go a few years in the cellar. Very good indeed."— December 2008
	Mas Belles Eaux ‘Les Coteaux’, Languedoc 2005: "I also loved the savoury wildness of Mas Belles Eaux Les Coteaux 2005, a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre that’s perfect with grilled lamb or steak."— Victoria Moore, December 2008
	Castello di Potentino ‘Sacromonte’ Montecucco Rosso 2005: "This is a dark, velvety, Sangiovese with succulent sweet fruit and supple oak. Very definitely Sangiovese, but not the dry, astringent school of Tuscan Sangiovese or the jammy new world style. It carries its 14.5% abv effortlessly and is perfect for drinking now, but has plenty of life in it."— Joanna Simon, www.joannasimon.com Olga Raffault Les Barnabés, Chinon 2007: "Wine of the Week: The first of the summer’s Chinons and what a good start….. This tastes as authentic and true as wine can—with a vivid aroma of blackcurrants and raspberries and a juicy, supple palate with a gravelly-earthy character that seems to come straight from the soil."— Joanna Simon, www.joannasimon.com
	Castello di Potentino ‘Sacromonte’ Montecucco Rosso 2005: "...a Tuscan wine made entirely from Sangiovese. This is quite serious stuff for under a tenner, and although it is drinking well now it will be even better with age. It is savoury, spicy and mineral with flavours of burnt cherry fruit and distinct notes of fennel."— Mike Tipping, The York Press Castelnau de Suduiraut, Sauternes 2003: "…it is a concentrated, rich, sticky wine, with flavours of orange marmalade, ripe peach, cinnamon, honey and a zinging acidity."— 2/5/09. La Famiglia, Sicily 2006: "This is a spicy, savoury wine from the foothills of Mount Etna...Brimming with cherry, cassis, clove and mineral notes it is concentrated stuff with a good, long finish. 18/20."— Mike Tipping Tagonius Tinto Roble, Vinos de Madrid 2005: "[A] delightful blend...perfectly balanced, and at a reasonable price, with cherry and raspberry fruit, spices, supple tannins and a long finish. Score: 19/20"— Mike Tipping, York Evening Press
	Mirabel, Extremadura 2006: "This wine is powerful, warm and mature, demonstrating an excellent expression of fruit on the nose and palate. 92 Points."— Jose Peñin (the Robert Parker of Spain)
	Mirabel, Extremadura 2006: "just concentrate on enjoying this beautiful wine. A dense red with wild strawberry notes and a creamy, pannacotta oakiness, it’s a mere hint of the stellar wines the company sells—an impressive, modern take on modern Spain from one of the world’s most interesting winemaking families."— Joe Fattorini
	Clotilde Davenne, Sauvignon Saint-Bris 2007: "Her Saint-Bris has a fine mineral nose: not so different from a Sancerre, with good acidity and fresh fruit on the palate. And a quite different minerality from Chablis."