Wine Guide

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Find the perfect wine

Sparkling wine

Did you know?

Cava does not improve with age, so buy as you need it and serve chilled

Our Top Picks

A party just wouldn't be the same without a glass of fizz to celebrate.
From fresh, fruity Prosecco to complex, award-winning Champagnes, we have something for everyone

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Sainsbury's Asti
75cl

A deliciously sweet fizz bursting with floral, grapey notes

 

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Blanc de Noirs Brut
75cl

Award-winning fizz with rich brioche and red berry notes

 

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Taste the Difference
Vintage Cava 75cl

Elegant with aromas of soft red fruits and a crisp citrus finish

 

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TOP TIP

Asti makes a great match for puddings and is a lighter alternative to dessert wine

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Red wine

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There's a good reason why red meats are naturally paired with red wines, the tannins in red wine are softened by the meat, making the wine taste smoother

Our top picks

Bold, rich reds are the order of the day for your dinner table - these are great with a traditional Sunday lunch and all the trimmings

McGuigan Reserve Shiraz 75cl

McGuigan
Reserve Shiraz 75cl

Oak characters on the nose, dark berry fruit core

 

Sainsbury's Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon, Taste the Difference 75cl

Taste the Difference
Padthaway Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl

Subtle perfumed aroma, flavours of ripe plum, redcurrants and blackberries

 

Sainsbury's Zinfandel, Taste the Difference 75cl

Taste the Difference
Zinfandel 75cl

Bold and fruity with damson notes, smooth and spicy with a balanced acidity

 

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TOP TIP

Serve reds in the largest glasses you can so the aromas open up

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White wine

Did you know?

Make sure you don't chill your white wines too much as you mute the flavours. Around 8-10°C is perfect

Our top picks

From crisp and citrusy to ripe and perfumed, there's a wonderful world of white wines to discover at Sainsbury's

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Coolwater Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc 75cl

Zesty citrus notes and classic gooseberry flavours

 

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Taste the Difference Chablis 75cl

Elegant and dry, with citrussy flavours and flinty minerality

 

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Languedoc White Wine 75cl

Distinctive floral aromas and lovely aromatic peach notes

 

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TOP TIP

Having a cheese course with dinner? White wines also make great partners.


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Dress to impress...

We've got all the extras you need to open, chill and serve your wine easily and with added style

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Rosé wine

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Rosé wine is made from red grapes and during the winemaking process, the red grapes skins are left in contact with the white juice to impart the pink colour

Our top picks

Rosé wines aren't just for summer, there are some delicious wines on the shelves which are great with food all year round, especially seafood or spicy dishes

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Fairtrade South
African Rosé 75cl

Packed with delightful summer berry flavours, finishes with a crisp acidity

 

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Fronton Rosé
75cl

Elegant and beautifully perfumed with raspberry and cherry notes

 

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Oyster Bay Rosé
75cl

Summer floral and strawberry aromas and a cherry freshness

 

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TOP TIP

Swirl your glass, it brings more of its surface area in contact with the air which releases the bouquet, enhancing the aromas

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