Who doesn’t love a good glass of wine, especially after a long or busy day? Relaxing on the sofa and indulging in a good wine is an excellent way to wind down, and now we’re getting in to autumn, it almost certainly beats going out.
And with so many different wines out there, you’re certainly not short on options. The only tricky thing is finding one that you like.
Being a recent wine convert in the past few years, I’ve definitely tried my fair share. But with the news that Andrew Peace wines have launched in Tesco, I knew I had to give them a try. And I had high hopes – this award-winning company hails from Australia, where plenty of amazing wines are made.
The vineyard sits close to the Murray river in Victoria, in the southeast of the country, with the unique climate giving the wine that enviable taste.
These two wines – a Chardonnay and a shiraz – are currently priced at £6.50 each in Tesco, which right away sounded extremely reasonable. But would they hold up in a taste test?
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 enjoyable.
It went down so smoothly and didn’t leave that unpleasant aftertaste that a lot of other white wines have. Even though it was a slightly chilly autumn evening, I was immediately transported to warmer sunnier days, and only wished that I could be enjoying it out in the warmth in a glass full of ice.
Moving on to the Masterpeace Shiraz, the one I was most excited for, being a huge fan of a red wine. Although red is is typically served at room temperature, this one is recommended served chilled, so I popped the bottle in the fridge for a couple of hours before getting stuck in.
And this one was also hugely impressive – maybe even more so than the Chardonnay. Each sip gives you a burst of rich smoky flavour intertwined with cherry and blackberry.
Very smooth and full-bodied, this would be perfect for accompanying a cheeseboard if you’re entertaining and really want to impress your visitors. It was also slightly dry, making it an absolute joy to drink, and the rich notes made it feel much more luxurious and expensive than £6.50 per bottle.
Both of these wines are vegan-friendly, making them perfect for anyone who avoids animal products in their diet too. And at such a good price, you really can’t go wrong – they are the ideal options for entertaining, or when you just want to indulge after a busy week.
I’d definitely buy these, as in my opinion, they’re two of the best wines I’ve tried, and the low price just makes them even better.