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Wines of the week

Every Friday we recommend an exceptionally good, widely available wine recommended by our staff and regional correspondents. Free for all.

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Douloufakis winery aerial shot
Wines of the week Douloufakis, Vidiano 2023 Crete Move over Assyrtiko, Vidiano is Greece’s next great white grape. This fine example from Douloufakis (whose vineyards are shown above) sells for as little as €8.20, $14.95, £19. Sometimes patience...
Tara Q Thomas
Tara Q Thomas Friday 11 July 2025 • 4 min read
Clare and Marcy Carver of Big Table Farm tasting Chardonnay from barrel
Wines of the week Big Table Farm, The Wild Bee Chardonnay Willamette Valley A crisp, supple white wine so good it could ask double the price. From $34 or £39.50. Above, Clare Carver and Brian Marcy of Big Table Farm. ‘If you had...
Samantha Cole-Johnson 2022
Samantha Cole-Johnson Friday 4 July 2025 • 1 min read
Xavier Vignon blending
Wines of the week Xavier Vignon 2020 Côtes du Rhône
Jancis Robinson Friday 27 June 2025 • 1 min read

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Duhart-Milon vineyard
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La Rocca vineyard
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Hermannshöhle vineyard
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