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Wines of the week: Two big winter whites… and one for those still watching the alcohol intake
Terry Kirby selects the best bottles to buy
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Sios Pla Del Lladoner 2013
Rich, unctuous and mouth-filling, with complex oaky flavours, but retaining an appealing aromatic freshness on the palate. A blend of mostly Chardonnay with some Viognier, from the Costers del Segre area of Catalonia. Excellent for robust piscine dishes such as fish pie or casserole and also ideal with chicken or veal. £10.99, 31dover.com; £13.95, southdownscellars.co.uk
From France
Pfaff Gewurztraminer 2012
Also luscious and complex, this full-bodied Alsace wine is laced with exotic flavours of lychees and pineapple, underpinned with smoke and spices. Great with richer white meat dishes such as pork belly with black pudding or chilli-hot Asian foods. £10.99, Wine Rack
From New Zealand
Seifried Estate Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2014
For those occasions when something much lighter and undemanding is needed, try this naturally lower-alcohol version of most people's favourite Kiwi wine. Despite being just 9.5ABV, it has the familiar crisp citrus, green apple and grassy flavours, and is suitable for winter salads, light fish and shellfish dishes. £10, Marks & Spencer
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