Cuvee Chasseur Rouge 2010, £4.29, Waitrose
The enormous tax take means it's now pretty rare to find any wine for under a fiver – and discovering anything drinkable is even harder, writes Nick Nunn.
Here's one though and it's nearer to £4 than £5.
It's French, uncomplicated but has a cherry tastiness that makes it pretty versatile. Chasseur means hunter but you won't have to search any further than Waitrose for an excellently-priced, 12% red.
Cuvee De Richard Rose 2010, £4.99, Majestic
Here's another wine that will give you change from a £5 note although at Majestic you will have to buy six bottles.
This one alone though is worth investing in half a dozen times! Again it is French, from the Pays d'Herault down in the south, and a Rose which is crisp, light and has hints of violets. Ensure it is chilled and the berry flavours make a great summer drink.
Whoever Richard may be he certainly knows how to produce a bargain.
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