I thought it would be a good idea to have some fun and give away some wine at the same time. The prize will be a mixed case delivered direct to your door. Obviously this competition is only open to over 18s and my decision is final 
I should add that it’s also UK only so I can actually get something shipped to you.
There are two ways to enter and you are welcome to enter using both to double your chances.
- Comment Entry: Leave a comment on this post to let me know your favourite bottle of wine – doesn’t have to be long and wordy but just what you like and why. Red wines on this post and White wines over here
- Twitter Entry: Follow us @whiteandred then Tweet this post so you can share it with your twitter followers
Either way is good with me but if you do both then it’s even better for you Option 1 seems better too as I’d like to hear more about what people like.
Closing date is the end of July and then I’ll get in touch with the lucky winner and get some wine sent to you.
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I prefer either and Australian Chiraz or a Chilean Merlot myself
A nicely aged Alexe Corton 1er Cru – I’ve got quite a taste for Burgundy since spending my honeymoon near there!
The better half and I love Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon, preferably by the box.
Just trying to find a supplier of “Beni di Batasiolo Barbaresco”. A fantastic Red (and I’m not a big wine fan), which I stumbled across in Italy whilst skiing last year. Sadly there only seems to be supplier in the UK and it’s not cheap
Anything Châteauneuf du pape would suit me just fine.
I love Laithwaite’s Rioja’s – current fave is Pagos de Tahola 1999 Reserva
I’m not very knowledgable about wines, but enjoy a Multipulciano D’Abruzzo (sp?). I’ve found this surprisingly refreshing when chilled (someone’s going to complain about that – but I learned the trick from an Italian – and you would be surprised, it IS quite refreshing chilled), but also a great all-rounder when eating.
Thanks for all the entries so far – great to see the different tastes! No one prefers white then?
Brendan – funny you should mention that as I just enjoyed a chilled red wine last week. Brown Brothers Tarrango http://www.brownbrothers.com.au/ourwine/product.aspx?vintageid=998
That delicious French Shiraz that should cost £100 per bottle that I find at my local supermarket for £3.99 per bottle
But seriously, a good Montalcino or Montepulciano.
Chateau Musar from the Lebanon by Gaston Hochar, powerful, rich, spicy red. I was introduced to this by Sergio the owner of the Chateaubriand restaurant in Belsize Park in the early 80s, he had a car hooter that he honked when you came through the door and 2 classic waiters working for him in the Fawlty Towers mould. He was continually having to sweep in and save the day as they made minor errors – all added to the fun of the place and the food was excellent. A real atmosphere and he dusted off an old bottle of the Musar one evening and I was hooked. £3.99 in those days at the supermarket and now still only £9.99 great value.
Big beefy Australian Reds… Wolf Blass Black Label for very special occasions and the alternative coloured Wolfies for any other time. Majestic have them in yellow for £4.99 each I see….
Also really like a raw Tempranillo that bites back a bit.
Better still any wine drunk in its country of origin.
My suggestion for something not too pricey is the dr. Zenzen Vino Noire Dornfelder from Rheinhessen. It’s a light tasting hybrid red wine which is currently one of the best selling German red wines in Western Canada. The 2006 year got me hooked.
Just stumbled across this site it looks great.
I love Californian Blossom Hill because it’s not too heavy and it seems to go with a lot of food.
I like a nice fruity chenin blanc or a full bodied shiraz depending on my mood and whats for dinner.
Someone above mentioned Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon, my choice would be the Merlot, just discovered it and it was lovely, not pricey either.
Have always loved a good Pomerol – incredible smoothness
Try ‘Marktree’. Not sure what is is but it seems often to be a house wine in restaurants and is consistently pleasant and reasonably priced at about £4.
I usually enjoy a nice Cabernet Merlot
Henschke Hill of Grace – only 2 bottles of this wonderful wine have ever come my way, but I live in hope!
Châteauneuf du pape as a rare treat
I love Marques de Caceres, a Rioja. The reserva is gorgeous but more expensive
cheap and cheerful – white zinfandel by ernest gallio think it is! mmmmn
I love Wolf Blass because it was the first vineyard I visited when in Australia, now when I drink it or even see it in the shops it makes me feel warm and happy!!
I love a nice glass of Chardonney or Shiraz after a long day at work!!!!
I have several favourites (!) but I think I would have to pick Bardolino – it’s a light red from Northern Italy, served slightly chilled, and reminds me of Italian holidays. Sadly, it’s not easy to find in this country – I think the Italians keep it for themselves (I certainly would in their place!).
Montepulciano from Aldi, cheap, cheerful & fruity
Great prize!
Wolf Blass Cab Sauv Yellow Label for me, although I am partial to the Montepulciano too that seems quite a favourite on here.
Another cheep and cheerful winner – I love Ernest and Julio’s White Grenache! I know it’s not white or red but it’s beautiful on a sunny day like today, and goes especially well with fresh strawberries. Very wimbledon
For a red wine (if it’s not a Rioja!) I enjoy burgundy – Nuit Saint Georges is a favourite
Australian Shiraz or a Wolf bass or Hardys VR Cabernet Sauvignon but I could be persuaded to drink most things
I’ve never had wine. But there’s no better way to try something new, than to do it for free. (I am of legal drinking age… and then some)
A classic Shiraz type of Merlot
Katie
Pagos de Tahola 1999 Reserva is delecious
I am a red wine convert after tasting a Chateauneuf du Pape. Any type is good for me.
I love Chilean Reds. At the moment Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon is probably my favourite. Really big flavours and great for summer BBQs.
Gareth
I love a Rioja Red or White
I love chardonnay, can’t beat a nice glass of chardonnay once the kids have gone to bed!!!
Blue Nun Merlot: Gluggable!!
Merlot everytime, rich deep and fruity
I love a nice glass of Shiraz
I love a glass of Blossom Hill – cheap and cheerful! I also like Aldi’s Bushland’s Cabernet Shiraz.
My other half drinks big flavoured red wine,
i drink white usually chardonnay, so We always have a bottle all to our selves!
I love a glass/bottle of Jacobs Creek Sparkling Rose
Goes well on a lovely Summer Sunday Afternoon..
And when the kids go to bed… lovely to unwind with x
Tesco’s Montepulciano is one of my favourites. Light and fruity enough to enjoy on it’s own or goes lovely with pasta and other Italian dishes. Best of all, it’s under £3.50 making it the ideal credit-crunch party wine!!
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I lived in Spain for 5 years and now I find it very difficult to drink anything apart from Spanish Wine. I say that, the “new world” stuff can be good too – just can’t taste French red, I guess is what I’m saying.
While in Spain, I tasted lots of good wines, but for the money I don’t think you can beat a bottle of El Coto. The problem is, I can’t find it anywhere here in the UK although it was sold widely through the supermarkets in Spain. It’s got a really rich flavour and flies down with no after taste.
Anyway, if you can find this stuff, put me down for a crate
I love a glass of Pesquera – a red wine from Spain. I heard it was a favourite of Sir Alex Ferguson which was a good enough excuse to try it. Only for very special occasions though!
Lindemans BIN 50 goes down well with me.
Gallio’s White Zinfandel takes some beating for me
Oooooh definitely a decent Rioja for me – yum, is it wine time yet?
My favourite red wine variety is a Pinot Noir, preferably a New Zealand wine like Felton Road. Very decedant
Best bottle of red wine I’ve had recently was a Vilosell Costers del Segre. Different, but absolutely delicious!
love a good Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Aussie Shiraz or something Spanish- Marques de Caceres or a nice Ribera del duero. basically anything, in a brown bag, on a park bench
Not the most expensive wines, but I’m partial to a nice Chilean Carmenere. In fact, I will choose a Chilean red over wines produced elsewhere.
And now I’m in the mood for a glass!
Nothing beats a good chilled Chablis. Bliss.
Co-op Australian Lime Tree Chardonnay – Straight from the chiller and downed, from the bottle – (wine glasses?!) gives one the foundation needed for a cracking night out! Goes particularly well with snakebite and kebab, and suprisingly is not overly detectable the next morning. At £3.99 a bottle, you can’t go wrong*!
* Only applies to students, the more well-heeled homeless and Bruce Jones (of Coronation Street fame)
Gotta be a Château du Chasseurlay –
Who’d have thought, that one day we could be sitting here drinking Château du Chasseurlay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FatHLHG2uGY
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I’m a big fan of a decent Pinot Noir for its incredibly silky and ‘cherry’ character, and it’s easily quaffable during the hotter months.
My favourite is a Heartlands Dolcetto… so nice. I actually used to dislike red wine, then tasted some and it basically turned my wine love on its head, now I love most reds, and few whites.
I love Hardy’s Stamp Merlot, perfect with pizza and pasta!
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