Let’s face it: when it comes to wine, there are times for splashing out – birthdays, Friday nights, Christmas– and times for reigning it in, such as mid-week or at the end of the month.
While some bargainous bottles can be surprisingly good – increasingly so, it has to be said – there are still those that are a little lacklustre on the nose and palate. And what about that special bottle you just haven’t had time to decant to bring out the best of its bouquet?
