Sainsbury's Spanish White, Sweet

Contrary to popular belief, I do not just chuck as much beer (in as short a period) as possible down my throat. Well, not every night! I do like a change from the usual on a regular-ish basis. It was with this in mind, and the vague prospect of an opinion resulting from the experience, that I set out on an expedition into the unknown … Supermarket’s own brand wines. When I say I, I meant my mother and myself. Her mission being to purchase the plonk and me to pay for, sample and write about it. The it in question being Sainsbury’s Spanish Sweet White Wine. This product weighs in at £2.99 for a ... more

This is Sainsbury’s version of a Spanish Sweet White and its only £2.99 a bottle is it another bargain or just more cheap plonk? Where does it come from? Well Spain has impressed me with some recent gigantic leaps in wine quality especially its Rioja variety and its sparkling wine known as Cava, which is great for party celebrations and a lot cheaper than champagne. Spain’s northwest has a cool coastal climate where regions like Galicia are creating some delicious fresh whites from a variety called Albarino. Inland Spain is where you find the vineyards producing Rioja and even here ... more