wine recommendations please

[noddyholder]

I am having my book group at home this month and was wondering if anyone could recommend any decent wine to drink with snacks red and white and no more than ten pounds a bottle xxThanks

there's a lovely bottle of red in sainsburys (other supermarkets too) called argento - about £5 a bottle.

bumping for the evening experts

I love Pinot Noir. A goodish one will be about £8?

White - Pinot Grigio, Blosson Hill, Ernest and Gallio
Red - Merlot

I love Cava as well, decent one about £7?

I'm not an expert btw, just like wine.

I love wine too but am by no means an expert and am having a fair few wine buffs over!Need something that we can drink a fair bit of and we awon't be eating much Thanks for your tips so far

Well do you know if you like light smooth easy drinking stuff or something a little more... challenging?

Cheaper New World stuff (ie under £10) will do you if the former is your thing and something french,Spanish or Italian if the latter is what you want.

I'm a stuffy old duffer and steer back to the trad. stuff every time.

I wouldn't worry too much. If you're not sure what you're looking for,go into a wine shop and tell them what you're having and your budget. Oddbins are great with knowledgeable staff and you will get a better choice than the same boring old crap you find in the supermarket.

Well, Pinot Noir is quite light and fruity, good for quaffing without a heavy meal. Same Cava. But if they're wine buffs...?

I am looking for something gluggable which will go with deli type snacks olives etc I can't spend more than 10 as I need 6-8 bottles

Blimey, is this how much everyone spends when having their book club over?

I quite like Wolfblass Cabernet Sauvignon (yellow label) - it's a good wine normally for around 7.99 but often in the sale for a bit less

Well its only once a year and any leftover wine I'll keep for xmas

I onlydrink white wine so can recommend Kumala, Jacobs Creek Chardonnay, Kununga Hill (quite strong tasting). Chablis is a lovely white wine but can be quite expensive.

I have also recently tried a Rosé, I think it was Ernst & Gallio White Grenash - v. nice and v. easy to drink.

Leftover wine???
What are you on about woman???
I've never come across this phenomenen..

another v drinkable red is the Campa Viejo Reserva Rioja (rioja always a safe bet). It's also on special in Tescos at the mo where you can get 6 for around £32 (v good price)

Fox in socks I love rioja so may go with that!

what a kind host you are!

Now just need a thread for some interesting snacks!

Noddy, how about getting a box or two from Majestic?

I really like that rose that SC mentioned too

Sorry, bit late in on this but in case anyone's interested, our staple is Montana Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) - Sainsbury's and Booths sell it, don't know about anywhere else but I'm sure you can get it most places - fluctuates between £5 and £6 and it's really very good. 2004 is better than 2005 but 2005 is slightly more alcoholic! It's a bit like Cloudy Bay, but without the £25+ price tag.

This is fantastic!I am in 2 book groups one is bring a bottle sod the book and talk about whether Jude is or isn't with Sienna The other (this one)is more civilised but not such fun

gdo for drinkbaility ( am sure not very posh) the tesco pinot grigio blush is divine

2nd vote for Wolff Blass - all their reds are pretty good and the whites not bad either. They do a 'presidents reserve' red & white which we found on offer just under £10 - the red was fantastic.