{"id":1276,"date":"2025-04-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merlinscove.com\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2025-04-27T08:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T08:03:36","slug":"extremely-good-morrisons-wines-under-13-you-need-to-try-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.merlinscove.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/26\/extremely-good-morrisons-wines-under-13-you-need-to-try-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Extremely good\u2019 Morrisons wines under \u00a313 you need to try this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All of the top picks are under \u00a313 (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The recent news about Morrisons’<\/a> stores closing has hit me hard, anyone else?<\/p>\n

Only last week I was invited to their wine<\/a> tasting, where I sampled 100 of their spring\/summer<\/a> drinks. And let me tell you, they didn\u2019t disappoint. More on that in a minute.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, let me quickly catch you up on the backstory: 16 Morrisons stores have closed with immediate effect <\/a>this month, and one more is due to close next month. Over the next few months, they\u2019ll be closing 52 caf\u00e9s, 18 Market Kitchens, 17 convenience stores, 13 florists, 35 meat counters, 35 fish counters and four pharmacies.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not that I do much of my shopping at Morrisons (West London<\/a> isn\u2019t exactly the supermarket<\/a>\u2019s stronghold), I couldn\u2019t even tell you where our local branch is, if I\u2019m completely honest, but it\u2019s always a sad state of affairs when so many risk redundancy.<\/p>\n

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The supermarket’s wine selection is going from strength to strength (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On a more positive note, their wine selection is going from strength to strength. <\/p>\n

They\u2019ve noticeably fleshed out the value side of their French wine offering at the \u00a37 to \u00a310 mark, which is where we like our wines<\/a> to be. The retailer is also offering more premium wines in the \u00a312 to \u00a315 bracket and up to \u00a320 for regions like the more spendy Ch\u00e2teauneuf du Pape.<\/p>\n

Their \u2018Best\u2019 range has become even better, basically allowing them to complete with the likes of Aldi\u2019s<\/a> \u2018Specially Selected\u2019 range, and I\u2019m here for it. It\u2019s a vehicle to discover new regions and grapes on a day to day basis.<\/p>\n

Here they are, then, the top 10 wines I put three stars against when I sampled them. These represent the best value for money, and I reckon we should make a beeline for them in case of anymore store closures…<\/p>\n

Daybreak Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, \u00a37<\/strong>, Coming Soon…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This one is extremely good value (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This extremely good value white, for \u00a37, isn\u2019t available quite yet. Sorry to tease, but you know what they say about good things. I mean, nothing about it is going to redefine your very existence, but it\u2019s a perfectly lovely herbaceous, nettley, zesty Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand which you\u2019ll love, if you like that kind of thing.<\/p>\n

The Best Cotes de Gascogne, France, \u00a37.50<\/strong>, www.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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A zesty drink (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You know those electric daisies that make your mouth tingle like it\u2019s been plugged into the mains? Well, this wine isn\u2019t far off that, in a good way. It has the most refreshing acidity, giving it boundless lime-like energy and a pineapple sherbet finish. A zesty blend of Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng that\u2019s ripe for summer sipping.<\/p>\n

Nectar and Nature Ros\u00e9, France, \u00a37.25<\/strong>, www.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Whispering, who? (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Hands up if you\u2019re sick of paying through the nose for Provence ros\u00e9? You can\u2019t see, but mine\u2019s also in the air. Because there\u2019s so much value to be had elsewhere, and IGP Mediterran\u00e9e is a relatively new region that covers Provence, the southern Rh\u00f4ne Valley and all the way down to Corsica. Ros\u00e9 country, basically. It produces wines like this, a juicy, dry ros\u00e9 with flavours of watermelon and peach. Whispering, who?<\/p>\n

The Best Vinho Verde Ros\u00e9, Portugal, \u00a38<\/strong>, www.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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A great choice (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Portugal is a great choice for anyone who likes super dry, yet fruity ros\u00e9. Specifically, Vinho Verde ros\u00e9 from the region of the same name in northern Portugal. They\u2019re typically light in colour, crisp with a dry fruitiness and even a slight bubbly tingle going on. Great case in point here, you\u2019ll get a mouthful of cherries, blood orange and candied rose petal and you can thank me later.<\/p>\n

The Best Cr\u00e9mant de Limoux Ros\u00e9, France, \u00a312.75<\/strong>, www.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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A cacophony of creamy rose petal, wild strawberry and red apple flavours (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Journalists were effervescing with excitement about this wine at the Morrisons press tasting, which is appropriate, given it\u2019s a sparkling. I can see why, it\u2019s a cacophony of creamy rose petal, wild strawberry and red apple flavours, in a dry style. A blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and a whisper of Pinot Noir for colour, this would be an elegant fizz at double the price.<\/p>\n

35 South Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, \u00a37.50<\/strong>, coming soon…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The perfect wine to drink at a BBQ (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don’t drink this wine without a lit barbecue somewhere in the background. I don\u2019t make the rules, it’s the law. Why? Because this is everything a grilled hamburger-matching Chilean red should be, bright and bursting with black cherry and red liquorice flavours. It\u2019s made by the VSPT Group, one of the world\u2019s top 20 wine producers, and the undisputed leading producer of Chilean value wines.<\/p>\n

The Best Marques de los Rios Garnacha, Spain, \u00a38.75<\/strong>, www.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mouthfillingly plus with a coluptuous fruitiness (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’ve written, “mouthfillingly plush with a voluptuous fruitiness” in my notes, with three stars by it. Must have been a good one, then. This is an example of Morrisons partnering with top-end wine producers across the world for their \u2018Best\u2019 range. Here, we have Bodegas Aroa based in Navarra, specialists in the Garnacha grape, so they know what they\u2019re doing and it shows.<\/p>\n

The Best Chianti Superiore, Italy, \u00a39.50<\/strong>, www.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Perfect for pizza (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This red should be in a category called \u2018pizza wine\u2019, as it\u2019s practically made to go with that disk of cheese and tomato with a meaty topping. Did I just mansplain pizza to you? I think so. Anyhoo, this wine has light but concentrated flavours of cherries, plums and caramel, and don\u2019t forget to fridge chill it for twenty minutes before sipping.<\/p>\n

Relais du Roi Principaut\u00e9 d\u2019Orange, France, \u00a313<\/strong>, ww.morrisons.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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A jolly decent wine (Picture: Morrisons)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A medium-bodied, chillable red from the Southern Rh\u00f4ne? You mean, not far from where the robust Chateauneuf du P\u00e2pe reds come from? Exactly. Le Principaut\u00e9 d\u2019Orange lies between C\u00f4tes du Rh\u00f4ne Villages and Chateauneuf du P\u00e2pe producing jolly decent wines that won\u2019t break the bank. The vineyards are nestled in the town of Orange, where they specialise in Grenache and Syrah, which happens to be the exact blend of this wine.<\/p>\n

The Best Block Series Godelho, Portugal, \u00a312, launching in May 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

I love that Morrisons is launching the experimental ‘Block Series’ range, limited edition wines from desirable regions like Washington State, Margaret River, the Douro, you get the picture. It\u2019s a \u2018when they\u2019re gone, they\u2019re gone\u2019 type situation, so you\u2019ve got to be agile. Speaking of the Douro, this is from high-altitude vineyards in the Douro Superior, with a citrussy flavour profile that reminds me of digging into a key lime pie.<\/p>\n

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Immerse yourself in the world of good drink, fronted by industry expert Rob Buckhaven \u2013 a place for readers to whet their whistle with the latest and greatest in the world of drinks. From unpacking the best supermarket wines<\/a> from Aldi<\/a>, Tesco<\/a> and Lidl<\/a>, to introducing audiences to the wallet-friendly Cremant out-bubbling the fanciest of French Champagnes<\/a> (or the best wines to drink after sex<\/a>), and finding out what it\u2019s like to go on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa,<\/a> this is a haven for those who love to celebrate.<\/p>\n

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Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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