October 2024 - It Must Be Wine O'clock

M & S Found Moschofilero-Roditis, Peloponnese 2023 (Greece)

This wine is part of Marks & Spencer’s celebrated Found range, which seeks to introduce interesting and less accessible wines for discerning wine drinkers to discover and enjoy.

Produced from grapes grown at altitude on the Peloponnese peninsula, this is a well-crafted blend of the aromatic Moschofilero (80%) and citrusy Roditis (20%) grape varieties. The result is a delightfully aromatic dry white wine with fresh, light acidity.

With Muscaty, honeyed tones and a minerally, lemon tang, this is a well-balanced wine with a lengthy finish. It’s a perfect match for seafood and offers excellent value for money.

Available from Marks & Spencer (£8.50)

Cune Barrel Fermented Rioja 2021 (Spain)

While Rioja is deservedly well-regarded for its red wines, White Rioja is generally less well-known, and fewer than 10% of plantings in the Rioja region are white grape varieties. This barrel-fermented Rioja is produced from Viura grapes and is a well-balanced, full-bodied wine with a creamy mouthfeel and a lingering finish.

A complex wine, with aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla on the nose and flavours of citrus fruits, peach, melon, and a hint of toastiness and spice on the palate, this is a very good example of a modern White Rioja.

Enjoy by itself or paired with cold cuts, grilled fish, a chicken or vegetable dish.

Available from Sainsbury’s, Waitrose (£11)

Month: October 2024

A delightfully aromatic dry white wine with fresh, light acidity

A well-balanced, barrel-fermented Rioja with a creamy mouthfeel and a lingering finish