Valmiñor Albariño 2005, Rias Baixas, Thomas Barton Reserve St Emilion 2004.
Valmiñor Albariño 2005, Rias Baixas 12.5%, €18: Those expecting a sharp acidic attack can think again, for this is a more subtle affair and a worthy winner of the NOFLA old-world white award for wines costing less than €20. From: all NOFLA-affiliated off-licences
Thomas Barton Reserve St Emilion 2004, 12.5%, €12.99: The squat bottle shape is redolent of 18th-century style. This is one of seven wines all blended to represent the style of a particular area, and its ripe Merlot fruit and good balance make it a solid buy for a "branded" wine. widely available