Sparkling under £20, 12%vol, England (£17.99; Morrisons, Waitrose, Selfridges). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "my favourite Kentish sparkler, one of the best to be made in this green and pleasant land." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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White under £15, 13%vol, France (£12.65; from vineyardsdirect.com 020 7490 9910). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "Excellent value, when you consider how much you can pay for a Puligny, it is rounded and full with tropical fruit and creamy butter on the palate." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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Whiskey under £30, 45.8%vol, Scotland (£29.99; Sainsbury’s, Tesco). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "invitingly smoky with a touch of sweetness followed by distinctive notes of pepper and spice." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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Port under £10, 20%vol, Portugal (£9.96 reduced from £12.47 until June 12; Asda). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "buckets of black, plummy fruit and hints of liquorice." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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White under £10, 13%vol, Australia (£7.99; Waitrose). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "Dry, crisp and zesty with a backbone of rounded fruit, it is undemanding yet rewarding." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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Champagne under £15, 11.5%vol, France (£13.99 reduced from £27.99 until May 3; Marks & Spencer). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "This example from M & S is a cracking deal at half price, full of creamy apple flavours with hints of nuts and brioche." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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Rose under £10, Vin de Pays des Gaules, 13.5vol, France (£7.99; Real Wine Co 01753 664190). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "Few, though, are as good as this example, an absolute peach" Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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Red under £5, Vin de Pays des Gaules, 12%vol, France (£4.95; Wine Society 01438 741177).Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010"Soft, fruity and refreshing, it is simple, carefree and gloriously gluggable."Read Review:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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Red under £10, 13.5%vol, Italy (£7.99; Ten Green Bottles 0845 519 2297). Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010 "With lovely ripe fruit and a touch of herbal spiciness, I reckon it is best served slightly chilled." Read Review: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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White under £5, Single Vineyard Vinho Verde, 11%vol, Portugal (£4.87 reduced from £6.49 until May 11; Waitrose).Jonathan Ray, Telegraph, 29 April 2010"full of charming apple-like fruit and a refreshing spritz"Read Review:http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/election-2010/7638901/General-Election-2010-top-10-wines-to-see-you-though-election-night.html ...
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