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Gorgeous juicy, zippy, mineral from Tokaji, a region normally known for its sweet wines.

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Two whites and a rosé to match the splendifourous summer weather we’re having.

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A lipsmacking refresher made from the Albariño grape in Galicia, northwest Spain is the wine of the week.

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Last time out I commented on my love/hate relationship with Bordeaux. Whether it’s classically styled austere Médocs or the more generous, plummy and plumpy right bankers, I’m now on a mission to discover those affordable hidden gems which Bordeaux can still offer.

Read more on Bordeaux: falling in love again: Château d’Argadens 2005...

Minervois is the destination for this round of WOW (wine of the week). A good ‘un too with the Prestige d’Eulalie from Château d’Eulalie.

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A Shiraz-Viognier blend from McLaren Vale via Simply Wines.

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The often revered Cono Sur Pinot Noir gets an honorable mention, though this time it’s the Reserva. Splendid Pinot and a splendid price.

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I’ve tried most of the Adams family; the girls Semillon, Pinot Gris and Riesling and the boys, Cabernet-Shiraz, The Fergus (a GSM Rhône blend) and now for the Shiraz, available from Tesco (€14.05).

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A tempranillo-based wine from Valencia. Delicious.

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Three of my picks from last week’s Barossa evening with Wine Australia.

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