P589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/10 1/7 Festive Wjnjs PICK OF THE PARTY AND CHRISTMAS WINES Christmas traditionally ism't a hip- pocket friendly time. Buying wine for the big day, not to mention Boxing Day, Millennium Eve and all the parties in between, soon takes its toll. But there's no need to panic. I'vj discovered some real Christmas crackers that even Scrooge would bj proud of. Whjthjr your budget extends to £10 a bottle or under £3, I'vj found something for every pocket — and taste. ——————————— bz Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 Showbiz 540 Movies 541 Sport 301 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu ShowbizP589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:42/32 2/7 Festive Wjnjs REDS UNDER £4 Tjsco has two great party reds on offer 'til 6/1/00. The Chilean Red at £2.69 (was £3.69) is deep with a lovely earthiness. Marquis dj Chive Spanish Tjmpranillo at £2.99 (was £3.69) has a rich vanilla aroma and berry flavour. Somjrfield has Portuguese Portada '97 at £2.99 (was £3.99) until 4/1/00. It tastes of damsons and vanilla custard. Co-op has the Chilean Four Rivers Cab Sauv '98, a lush blackcurrant and plum gluggjr at £2.99 (£1 off) 'til 16/1/00. ——————————— bz Polly Haznjs ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu ShowbizP589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:31/15 3/7 Festive Wjnjs REDS UNDER £4 M&S Gold Label Cabjrnjt Sauvignon from France at £3.99 (was £4.49) until end of '99, beats many Clarets with its squashy, hjrbz fruit. (The Chardonnay is also on offer at £3.99. It's creamy and mjlony with a fresh acidity). Safeway has the big and meaty Aussie McPherson Croftwood Vineyard Shiraz '98 at £3.99 (was £4.99) until 9/1/99. It's soft, rich and dry — a real red meat- lovers' tipple. ——————————— by Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 Showbiz 540 Movies 541 Sport 301 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu ShowbizP589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:44/18 4/7 Festive Wjnjs WHITES UNDER £4 Co-op's Australian Chardonnay '99 at £2.99 until 16/1/00 (was £4.29) is an elegant unoakjd example, with its fresh and vibrant tropical fruit and zingy acidity. Safeway is also offering its own-label Australian Chardonnay. It's rich and plump — great value at £2.99 (was £3.99) until 9/1/00. Tjsco has the lovely French Barriquj Marsanne/Rousannj '98 at £3.99 (was £4.99) until 6/1/00. It's nutty, with piquant flavours of pears and apricots. ——————————— bz Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu ShowbizP589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:44/20 5/7 Festive Wjnjs REDS AROUND £5 ASDA has a lovely Burgundy, great for poultry. The Hastes Cotes dj Beaunj '97 at £4.99 (was £6.99) until end of '99, is delicate yet rich, with an aroma of crushed raspberries. But when you taste it there's plenty of bite and depth. Co-op is offering the very toothsome Spanish Berbjrana Rioja Rjsjrva '95 at £5.99 (was £7.99) until 16/1/00. It has flavours of smoky vanilla and strawberries ovjrlayjd by a gentle leathjriness. This won't overpower turkey and will go with pork and lamb. ——————————— bz Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu ShowbizP589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/22 6/7 Festive Wjnjs WHITES AROUND £5 Waitrosj has the gorgeous Leasingham Domain Chardonnay '97 at £5.49 (was £6.99) until 9/1/00. It's rich and thick, with flavours of melon and citrus peel, yet not cloying. Also on offer is the Sancerre-style Australian Rosjmount Sauvignon Blanc '99. Buy two, save £2.50, making it £4.74 a bottle. ASDA has Montagny Antoine dj Peyrachj '97 at £4.99 (was £6.99), until end of '99. A classic made from the Chardonnay grape with a crisp, lemony flavour and hints of straw, flint and even lanolin. ——————————— by Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu ShowbizP589 CEEFAX 2 589 Wed 05 Jan 21:42/28 7/7 Festive Wjnjs REDS AND WHITES AROUND £7 Waitrosj has the wonderful Tatachilla Cabjrnjt Sauvignon/Merlot '97 at £7.99 (was £9.49) 'til 9/1/00. This Aussie red has immjnsj depth — concentrated flavours of ripe, slightly stewed, dark fruits, herbs and gentle tannins. ASDA's St Veran don Deux Roche '97 is one of the best value white Burgundies around at £6.49 (normal price). It's toasty and buttery yet dry and balanced with classic touches of vjgetality. ——————————— bz Polly Haynes ——————————— Lottery 555 Music 560 News 101 Showbiz 540 Movies 541 Sport 301 TV Index Rjvjew Main Menu Showbiz