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9 wines that are good enough to take to your next dinner party, all for £10 or under
6 months ago
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The best wines to take to your next dinner party that the whole table is guaranteed to love. The best part? They’re all under £10 or under.
After making it through the working week, there’s nothing quite like catching up with loved ones over dinner on a Friday or Saturday evening. Whether you’re heading over to see the couple who always make a delicious Ottolenghi recipe or are just looking forward to a grazing board with your closest friends, there’s something nice about being able to chill and catch up while someone else does the cooking – and the dishes.
However, in order to say ‘thank you’ for their effort, you know you can’t arrive empty-handed. So, the evening calls for picking up a bunch of flowers or a bottle of wine. Bouquets will always go down a treat, but finding the right wine can be tricky. After all, you don’t want to spend a fortune, but you also don’t want the whole table to look slightly pained while they sip from their glasses.
The great news is that good wine doesn’t have to be expensive – if you know where to look. Here are nine of the best wines for £10 and under that are sure to impress at your next dinner party.
The Frost Pocket Marlborough sauvignon blanc
In our opinion, you can never go wrong with a sauvignon blanc – it’s so effortlessly versatile. This one is crisp and fresh and can be served with starters, mains or desserts.
Shop Warehouse Wines frost pocket Marlborough sauvignon blanc at Warehouse Wines, £9.99
Loved & Found susumaniello rosato organic Puglia rosé
Summer may be coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean we’ll be putting down the rosé anytime soon. With ripe berry flavours, this one is sure to delight.
Shop Loved & Found susumaniello rosato organic Puglia rosé at Waitrose, £7.99
Waitrose prosecco
Start your evening off right with a bottle of fizz. When it comes to sparkling wine, you can never go wrong with prosecco, and Waitrose’s offering is ideal at less than £8.
Campo Viejo rioja garnacha
Campo Viejo offers a range of good wines at affordable prices, but it’s this garnacha that piques our interest. A fresh Spanish wine, pair it with charcuterie and cheeses or vegetarian dishes.
La Vieille Ferme rosé
You’ve likely seen this rosé all over your Instagram feed – and it’s popular for good reason. Yes, the bottle is photogenic, but it also offers aromatic and delicate flavour notes that make it a great all-rounder.
Cava, chosen by Majestic
Another bottle of fizz to help you kick off your dinner in style, this cava is the perfect pairing for Spanish-inspired dishes such as paella and tortilla.
Baya Morada malbec
While you may think of pairing malbec with heartier meat dishes, the great news is that it also complements grilled vegetables and cheeses, making it a crowd-pleaser.
Porta 6 vinho verde
Loved for its selection of Instagrammable bottles, Porta 6 wines provide style and substance. This Portugese vinho verde has tasting notes of citrus, green apple and pear.
Pinotage, chosen by Majestic
If you’re after something with a fuller body that offers a richer drinking experience, then you and the rest of the dinner party will love this red wine.
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