Party Wines
We often get asked about wine recommendations for parties. The criteria tend to be easy-drinking wines that will have broad appeal and they have to be great value for money, as you’ll be quenching the thirst of the masses!
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All of the wines we’ve suggested here are tried and tested favourites and of course, don’t forget no party would be complete without a glass or two of fizz, be it a fabulously indulgent Champagne, stylish Prosecco or a New World Sparkler.
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Vicuña Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, Valle Central 2012
Product Code: QR00412
A soft, fleshy, easy-going, laid-back wine that gives a lazy nod to Bordeaux, before a quick snooze in the sun. More »
Central Valley
Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
12.0%
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Cottage pie with a five bean salad
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Vicuña Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Valle Central 2012
Product Code: QW00112
A deliciously crisp, classic combination from the sunny Central Valley of Chile, wedged between the mountains and the sea. An aromatic and flavour-filled white for easy drinking. More »
Central Valley
Chile
Sem/Sauv Dry Blend
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Quorn in a passata sauce with garlic bread
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Freedom Cross Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, Franschhoek Cellar 2012
Product Code: KW00112
Brilliant value wine from Chenin, the Cape's favourite white grape. Full, ripe apple fruit mingles with tropical flavours leading to a clean, dry finish. As ideal with food as it is without. More »
Western Cape
South Africa
Chenin Blanc
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
12.5%
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Corned beef hash
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Alto Pampas del Sur Malbec, Mendoza 2012
Product Code: TR90912
A rich, full red with lovely damson and plum fruits. Soft tannins with a subtle hint of underlying oak. A really great value wine. More »
Mendoza
Argentina
Malbec
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
14.0%
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Corned beef hash
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Alto Pampas del Sur Viognier, Mendoza 2012
Product Code: TW00312
With very ripe, apricot-like Viognier fruit this is full, flavoursome and wrapped in Argentinean sunshine! It is more full-bodied than many European examples. Also available as a Special Offer Half Dozen >
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Mendoza
Argentina
Viognier
White - Dry & full
Still White Wine
13.5%
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Strips of fried chicken with peanut butter sauce
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Pinot Grigio Rosé, Provincia di Pavia IGT, Ca' Solare 2012
Product Code: IP00112
A very easy drinking rosé with fragrant summer fruits on the nose followed by a soft fruity palate. More »
Provincia di Pavia
Italy
Pinot Grigio/Gris
Rosé - Dry & elegant
Still Rosé Wine
12.5%
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Breadsticks (crostini) and olives
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Pato Torrente Reserva Cabernet Rosé, Valle Central 2012
Product Code: QP00112
This is an off-dry, fruity rosé, with plenty of strawberry flavours and lively, refreshing acidity. A good partner for many foods including Chinese and Oriental style dishes. More »
Central Valley
Chile
Cabernet Sauvignon
Rosé - Dry & fruity
Still Rosé Wine
12.0%
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Raspberry Pavlova or Eton Mess
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Tanners Merlot, IGP d'Oc 2012
Product Code: FR00812
This has a lovely soft, plummy fruit character with with a very moreish character. More »
Languedoc-Roussillon
France
Merlot
Red - Medium-bodied
Still Red Wine
13.5%
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Toad in the hole with caramelised onions
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Tanners Gascony Dry White, VdP des Côtes de Gascogne 2011
Product Code: FW02911
From Montréal-du-Gers in South-West France comes this delicious citrus and floral white. Perfectly balanced, the freshness cuts in to the exotically rich palate preparing you well for the next glass! More »
Gascony
France
Colombard
White - Dry & crisp
Still White Wine
11.5%
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Steamed scallops with sauce vierge
