There's no need to remind Money readers that cost-ofliving pressures are central to so many Australian lives. So, these are our suggestions for wines that you can buy over the festive season and summer that are both fairly priced and good quality. For those who have a few extra dollars to play with, there are three splurge options: best white, best red and best sparkling wines of the year.
With both whites and reds, we cover a range of varieties and styles, remembering that blends often offer exceptional value. Shopping around may well enable you to find a great price, especially with supermarket specials. Volume purchases – six bottles or more – invariably lower the price.
However, specialist retailers love regular customers whose preferences they can get to know and who they can reward with quality wines that are in short supply. Such relationships have played an important part in my wine life.
