Whether you're a wine beginner or a seasoned expert, you can't deny that enjoying a glass after a long day at work is the perfect way to wind down. It's also great for when you're celebrating or out on the town, making it the ideal all-rounder beverage. But with so many different options out there, it can be really difficult to know what wines are actually good and which ones you'll end up liking the most.
And there's one brand in particular that has long been receiving glowing reviews, and even has some awards under its belt - and even better, you can now buy them in Tesco . Andrew Peace wines, hailing from Victoria, Australia , certainly have a lot of hype surrounding them - but how would they hold up in a taste test? These two wines - a Chardonnay and a Shiraz - are currently priced at £6.50 each in Tesco, which right away sounded extremely reasonable.
So I decided to give them both a try, beginning with the Andrew Peace Masterpeace Chardonnay one Friday after a particularly busy day. Being honest, I'd never usually choose a Chardonnay, with my white wine preference usually being a Pinot Grigio. But immediately I was impressed by the bottle, which has a luxe-looking label emblazoned with the Andrew Peace logo in gold tones.
And even with the first sip, I knew that this was a good one. Unlike a lot of white wines I'd tried, it didn't taste acidic at all - instead, I was met with citrus tastes and even a hint of tropical fruits, the flavours of which were very light and enj.