Party like it's 1999 with vintage Champagne and Wine Cases

The Purveyor.com is hoping to take its customers back to 1999 this festive season with a selection of prestigious Champagnes or wines.

The online retailer, which stocks over 500 quality wines, Champagnes and spirits has selected six bottles per case of only the best Champagne and wines that have been maturing since 1999 and 2000, perfect to be shared with family and friends.Read more

Christmas is a time to eat, drink and - of course - be merry. But even though times are tight, never fear: there are bargain tipples galore this year.

TV wine expert Jilly Goolden tested the supermarkets' great-value red, white, and sparkling wines for the Sunday Mirror newspaper…all for under a fiver. And here she gives her verdicts. So Happy Christmas to you all!
 
White: Bushland Reserve Chardonnay £3.99
Creamy with an alluring melony Chardonnay flavour and an attractive nuttiness.
Verdict: 3 5Read more

Last minute Christmas wines – recommended by the Love That Wine team.

If you are in the throws of doing your Christmas shopping and still wondering what wines to buy for the festive season then Love That Wine has compiled a list of recommended wines to drink from those lower in alcohol to the busty reds. All are available in retail outlets across the UK.

Sparkling
Beringer Sparkling Zinfandel Rosé: £7.99, Asda, Waitrose, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco
Distinctive, bright, fruit flavours, which are enlivened even more by the bubbles. The nose has floral notes with citrus and strawberry fruit nuances. Citrus flavours interplay with a refreshing acidity that carries everything into a long delicious finish.

Castillo Perelada Cava Brut Reserva: £7.49, Waitrose
This is a deliciously full-bodied and elegant Cava, worthy of any celebration activities!   A complex nose of caramel, nuts and spice is backed up by sensuous apple fruit flavours on the palate.

Taittinger Brut Réserve NV: From £31.99 at Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Oddbins, Majestic
Produced each year from the first pressings of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier & Chardonnay from prime vineyards throughout Champagne – half from the Taittinger’s own vines - this is the definitive Cuvée of Champagne Taittinger. Made with 40% Chardonnay for delicacy and finesse, it is a pale straw coloured wine with a consistent fine mousse. The nose is light and delicate with hints of biscuit and brioche. The palate has considerable depth and elegance with a long, fresh finish. Guaranteed to bring festive cheer!Read more

Wine writer Jonathan Ray gives top tips on last minute gift ideas that won’t break the bank

The Telegraph newspaper wine guru Jonathan Ray has provided his top tips for what to buy for the festive season

His suggestions include:

Last minute Champagne

There are numerous good deals on Champagne at the moment so keep an eye out for your favourite brand at a knockdown price. Read more

Celebrity wine expert joins forces with online drinks retailer

TV wine expert Oz Clarke is taking the hassle out of choosing wines for Christmas with the launch of his ‘BEST Christmas Mixed Case’ - available exclusively from online drinks retailer www.thepurveyor.com

Famous for his misadventures with Top Gear’s James May in the BBC TV hit shows - Oz and James’s Big Wine Adventure and Oz Clarke and James May Drink to Britain – Oz has handpicked seven consistent and approachable wines - perfect to match with the delights of Christmas and Boxing Day fare.Read more