This month's presentation was prepared by Ronnie and Paul and presented by Paul, the surprise was grapes of the opposite hue to that normally expected from a region. The wines...
Paul Mas Vinus Chardonnay 2016 Morrisons £10.00
Vinus Frisante is a blend of the famous Piquepoul grape, known for its zingy character, and Chardonnay, from the Languedoc Roussillon region. The result is a vibrant and refreshing bubbly! Pale lemon in colour. Lovely and intense nose of white flowers and pear. Fine bubbles on the palate, zingy and refreshing sparkling wine.
Campo Viejo Rioja Virua - Tempranillo Blanco 2016 Morrisons £6.50 (£8.00)
A refreshingly light and fruity white wine from Rioja, Northern Spain. Delicate white floral aromas combine with citrus notes to give the wine a fresh and pleasant finish. Perfect on its own or with chicken, fish and salad dishes.
Wm Morrison White Douro 2015 Morrisons £8.00
Grown high up on the slopes of the Douro Valley, Portugal this white is a rising star from an area best known for its reds. Floral aromas with ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavours. Perfect with a simple seafood pasta or tender white fish.
Masseria Pietrosa Verdeca 2016 Morrisons £8.00
Discover an unsung hero from Italy in this fresh, zesty wine with aromas of white flowers and vanilla, ripe peach flavours, great minerality and a long creamy finish. It's made from Verdeca, a rare white grape variety from Puglia in Southern Italy and is delicious with seafood, creamy fish dishes, colourful salads, or simply on its own as an aperitif.
Masseria Pietrosa means ''Old Stone Farmhouse'' and pays homage to the many ancient homesteads that adorn the Puglian landscape, surrounded by row upon row of beautiful vines and basking in the warm Mediterranean sunshine...
Ten Mile Bridge Portuguese Red 2016 Waitrose £5.99 (£7.99)
A fruity, medium bodied red wine from the Setubal Peninsular just south of Lisbon in Portugal. Made from the Castelao grape.
Esprit de Puisseguin, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion 2016 Waitrose £8.99 (£13.49)
A deliciously plump Merlot-based blend (made from Merlot with a just splash of Cabernet Franc) from the small commune of Puisseguin, within the greater Saint-Émilion region, which offers great value. This rich, ripe style is great for drinking over the next few years. This is a perfect match to a chicken casserole.
Calmel & Joseph Terrasses du Larzac 2016 Waitrose £10.49 (£13.99)
Calmel & Joseph make a huge range of wines divided between those made from particular Languedoc terroirs and local grape varieties and modern Pays d'Oc, such as the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay under the Villa Blanche label. This mouthfilling but polished Larzac is one of the former. It's a blend of Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre with a little Carignan and Cinsault and is packed with flavour – sweet, smoky, gamey, stony notes, wild hedgerow berries, garriguey herbs, spices, cocoa and tangerine freshness.
