Morrisons is a prominent participant in the grocery industry with over 500 locations throughout the UK, and their discount wine selection never fails to please. While its “Best” collection enables wine enthusiasts to discover classic expressions at a fair price, its bargain range has grown to become a trusted source for delectable food charmers that cost little under £6.
With summer rapidly approaching, the Decanter crew has hand-selected a variety of distinctive fizzes, whites, and rosés, some recently produced from the 2022 vintage, from the grocery chain’s 2023 spring/summer collection. With a few value purchases at approximately £6.5, the most of the assortment is priced around £20.
Try The Best Chablis Premier Cru 2020 or the elegant Workshop Wine Co. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 with your chilled seafood or sandwiches from your picnic.
With its rich, sweet-spicy fruits, The Best Marques de los Rios Rioja Blanco Reserva 2016 would astonish individuals who are interested in Rioja whites.
Among our fave summertime libations are The Best Gavi, The Best Alsace Gewurztraminer, and The Best Alvarinho. Your go-to red under the sun might be the Best Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 from the Aconcagua Valley.
The best way to drink the £6.5 Felix Solis Avantis Mucho Mas Rosé NV from Spain and the £6.5 Radacini’ Blanc De Noirs Brut NV from Moldova is chilled.
Another excellent option for everyday drinking is Morrison’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 from South Easter Australia, which costs only £4.25.
Although it isn’t on the list below, Kylie Minogue’s Alcohol Free Sparkling Rosé is an intriguing discovery in the “no alcohol” category and makes a welcome difference with its flowery, peachy scents and light body.
Try these top Morrisons wines:
1. England, United Kingdom, Morrisons, The Best English Sparkling Wine 2010
The 2010 vintage of this exquisitely nuanced English sparkling wine has a yeasty scent of crushed apple, citrus zest, and honey-roasted hazelnuts. On the tongue, there are flavours of savoury brioche and lemon curd together with further bruised yellow fruits and nuts. The finish is lengthy and butter-roasted almonds. Remaining sugar content of 10.5g/l…
2. 2016 Marques de los Rios Rioja Blanco Reserva, Morrisons, Rioja, Spain
A sweet-spicy aroma with notes of banana peel, vanilla seeds, and yellow fruits. This 2016 vintage white Rioja has outstanding concentration of buttered apricot, grapefruit, and pineapple aromas, leading to depth of dried fruits. It was aged on lees in French oak for 12 to 18 months. Sharp acidity (6.2g/l) brightens the rich taste.
3. Aconcagua Valley, Chile’s Best Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, Morrisons 2021
Sourced from the Santo Tomás vineyard and created in cooperation with Errazuriz. On the nose, stewed red cherry and strawberry are revealed along with savoury, gamy aromas. It has a delicate taste with beautiful concentration of sour cherry and red berries, sprinkled with spice, and has been aged in French wood for 10 months.
4. Best Crémant De Limoux, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Morrisons NV
Lime with a freshly cut green apple on the nose. In order to improve the texture and flavour of the Crémant De Limoux, it was matured on lees for a whole year. Creamy steamed rice, yeasty umami flavours, and sharp lemon and lime zest are followed by a balancing dose of fresh acidity (4g/l). a dash of hot pepper…
5. Italian Piemonte, Morrisons, The Best Gavi 2022
An energetic, laid-back 2022 Gavi was created in association with friendly Araldica. a peach and green apple flowery nose. On the palate, there are more tart green and white fruits. Roundness and texture are provided by sweet fruits (3.1g/l residual sugar), which are boosted by 5.2g/l of reviving acidity. Cleansing and zesty towards the end.
6. The Best Crémant De Limoux Rosé from Morrisons in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, NV
This Crémant De Limoux Rosé was aged on the lees for 12 months and is a combination of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, and a touch of Pinot Noir. On the palate, it is linear and delicate, with notes of apple and fresh cranberries. Citrus, red berries, a hint of mineral smokiness, and 5g/l acidity are present…
7. Spain NV Felix Solis Avantis, Mucho Mas Rosé
It is rose pink in appearance and has a ripe, congealed peach and red cherry aroma. On the palate, there are sweet, luscious strawberries and red berries, with good acidity to keep things fresh. On the tip of the tongue, there is a little aftertaste of spicy spices. Ideally served cold, a fantastic meal wine.
