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(2026) A Pays d'Oc Merlot made by the Foncalieu co-op for Tanners, this quite intense crimson red wine has attractive cherry and juicy red plum aromas, touched by a little oak I think, but showing a nice buoyant character. In the mouth a little espresso and chariness, the tannins roughening the surface but the overall balance pretty good. Arguably the tannin/acid axis overpowers the finish very slightly.

(2026) It's Albariño, but it is not from Rias Baixas. In fact, it's not from Spain at all, but from the Foncalieu co-op in the Languedoc. A little more gold to the colour than might be typical of the variety, and ripe, golden delicious apple fruit on the nose along with a wisp of jasmine. It is vivacious on the palate, with plenty of lemony punch that is actually a little strident for me: it's lively but the acidity maybe just sparks a little too much.

(2026) Made by negociant Sichel, this non-vintage Vin de France comes from the south and is organic. The nose is relatively muted for the variety, the fruit like apple and melon, maybe a touch of peach and lemon peel. In the mouth it has a bright and juicy character where peachy, sweet fruit is harnessed by lemon pith and grapefruit in a dry finish.

(2026) A local wine for Shropshire based Tanners, this is made from the hybrid Solaris variety and opens with a pungent elderflower and cat's pee aromatic that dominates the nose. In the mouth there's a little tropical fruit note, but a sour lemon acidity soon makes its presence felt. I like the fact that this is not too showy and is dry, but at almost £20 it's a struggle to whole-heartedly recommend it.

(2026) A Wine of the Week when at its current discount price (at time of review) down from £16.75 to £11.75 in Ocado until 11th August 2026. It's organic and vegan certified, and comes from the more coastal and cool Casablanca Valley. It was matured for six months in French oak barrels. It's a vegetal and roasted style of Pinot, though quite pale in colour, aromas of grilling meats and roasting chestnuts with a hint of truffle and forest floor. In the mouth firm cherry fruit is juicy and the spicy, the herby/meaty character ends in some firming tannins and lemony acids. At £16.75 I wouldn't have chosen this as WoTW, but if you can grab the discount before the 11th it might be worth a punt if you like the sound of it. Watch the video for more information.

(2026) One of the long-established names of Argentina, Trapiche, has just released this unoaked, fresh-styled Malbec exclusively for the Co-op. It is also Fairtrade certified. Malbec can take oak ageing well and often produces big, powerful wines, but the variety also has a highly aromatic side, and this wine is more of an expression of that. Violet, cherry and plum aromas are succulent and ripe, with the fruit on the palate juicy and in the black spectrum, mainly cassis and blueberry. The tannins are quite firm and the acidity has a sour cherry tartness that balances nicely. A good one if you are firing up the barbie for some beef skewers or burgers. Watch the video for more information.

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A fun label on this wine, Bisou meaning 'kiss' in French and a pair of luscious lips on the label change colour from pea green to deep blue when the wine in the fridge has reached the correct drinking temperature. What's in the bottle is a Pays d'Oc Chardonnay that's very pleasing, in a broadly Macon-Villages style. Minimal (or no?) oak means it is about fresh, ripe orchard fruit and lime aromas and flavours, a touch of buttery creaminess and texture, and a fresh, appetising finish with a citrus juiciness. No UK retail stockists listed at time of review, but importer Hallgarten gives an RRP of £16.25

(2026) The 2025 edition of this pink Rioja blends 80% Garnacha and 20% Viura from vineyards at 550 to 770 metres altitude. There's a confectionery note to this peachy-pink, pale wine. In the mouth there is sweetness and a creamy texture, a modest total acidity of 5.85g/l meaning it has freshness and bite, but is in the easier drinking, fruity style.

(2026) A blend of Corvina and Rondinella, a moderately pale salmon pink and aromatic: not only lots of musky peach and lychee, but a hint of something like sage or leaf parsley. Plenty of sweet peachy fruit on the palate, a little strictness brought in by a sharp apple acidity, but being not quite bone-dry the finish is fairly easy-going. No UK retail listing at time of review.

(2026) Despite the name, this beautifully packaged wine is not Italian, but Australian, from the Calabria family. Though not stated, I believe Sangiovese is one of the major components of the blend. It's a pink that's much more about fresh-sliced apple and citrus than red fruits, just a little peach plus a cranberry or redcurrant note on the palate, but rather more lime and grapefruit zestiness and drive. A little bit different this one with that zingy directness. I like.