January Wine Club

The festive season is long over, so it’s time to stock up on less expensive but delicious wines that will be gluggable through the cheerless winter months. Last year one of our most successful offers was with Averys of Bristol, who offered terrific discounts, largely to reduce stocks of wines that were first-rate but weren’t flying off the list. They have done the same again, and some of the reductions are boggling. It’s the perfect opportunity to refill your post-Yuletide cellar at a very modest price. You might get the sample case, try them all, and order more of the ones you like best. The offer will be open for five weeks, so there’s plenty of time.

First up is the La Tours des Dames Viognier, from the Pays d’Oc, 2005. This is a tremendous find. It’s rich and full with luscious peach and floral flavours, and beautifully balanced, so it would make a perfect aperitif.