Whether you're feeling indulgent or desire value for money, these wine experts share their inside information on the best wines available and those that have a similar profile while offering more bang for your buck
Wine is such a thing of beauty because each bottle lovingly tells its own unique story, and some are even a drinkable piece of history. There is no doubt that when a wine is truly spectacular, it doesn’t need a special occasion to be enjoyed – because the wine itself becomes the occasion. Every oenophile will share with you a personal story of that one extraordinary bottle that changed their life. That one memorable moment that made them say out loud, in an audible cry of ecstasy – “wow.” These are the wines of legend. They are precious bottles and iconic vintages from the most prestigious estates around the world; things of such rarity and magnificence, that they must be drank with respect and reverence. However, true wine lovers will tell you that it is not only these luxurious bottles that make you go “wow.” They will emphasise that there is a genuine thrill in finding a lovely wine in a surprisingly affordable price range – one that you can serve generously at a dinner party or savour at home for everyday pleasure. We reached out to some of our favourite purveyors and asked them to share their favourite splurge and steal wines so that you may have options when you’re feeling flush and indulgent, or wise and savvy.
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2016 Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Php16,000
Full of ripe blueberry, blackberry and pine, this wine scored the highly coveted 100 points from Robert Parker. Aged in primarily French oak barrels, this bold expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena in Napa Valley, California will age beautifully into an elegant wine.
2017 J.Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon
Php2,000
Blueberry, cassis and hints of cocoa, this rich Californian cabernet is a lovely value for money bottle that comes from one of the pioneers in the Paso Robles region, Jerry Lohr. It can still age for another eight to ten years but is wonderful to enjoy now with a grilled steak.
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