Apple-crumble complexity
Kutjevo, Graševina, Slavonia, Croatia 2020. £11.99, Laithwaites, alc 12%
Founded in 1232, this ancient estate's hillside vineyards give its Graševina grapes a tart, fresh character. Spiky lemon scents with baking-spice notes are joined by apple-crumble complexity on the palate. Leesy richness and sweet spice hints contrast with fresh apple, peach and lemon-zest flavours.
Eucalyptus edge
Sainsbury’s, Taste the Difference Château Tanunda Cabernet-Merlot, Barossa, South Australia 2019. £13, Sainsbury’s, alc 14.5%
Cracking value for money. A minty, eucalyptus edge to black-fruit aromas, ahead of a juicy palate that's packed with dense black fruit and sweet spice. A perfect winter warmer
A cut above
Fiol, Extra Dry, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy NV. £15.50–£18.95, Amazon UK, ND John, The Great Wine Co, alc 11%
Fiol was founded by three friends,…
