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Tip of the week
Enjoyable search for top holiday label
“We holiday in France most years and regularly self-cater in a gite. However, I always buy wine to bring home when we get back to Calais, just before getting on the ferry. My question is, is the cheap wine of the holiday areas better value than the special offers that always seem to be in the supermarkets near the coast?”
H.T., Pinner |
Booze cruise
The booze cruise to Calais has become a great day out, especially when time is of the essence or a special occasion is to be catered for. When visiting a well-known wine-producing region for a holiday, whether it be the Loire, Dordogne or the Mediterranean, I think it is an ideal opportunity to investigate at leisure, and to try to find something special. |
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The challenge
I am always sad to hear that holidaymakers only see the 1.5 Euro cheapie as good value. When we visit a wine region, the challenge is never to drink the same wine twice. In this way, we get a wonderful chance to find something inexpensive, but really interesting. Whether you are a supermarket browser, or a vineyard visitor, the varieties are innumerable. If you drink twenty or so Bergeracs or Chinons during your holiday, you are certain to find a stunner somewhere. Don’t forget if you find one in a supermarket, you can always track it down, and buy it cheaper at the cellar door. Don’t limit yourself to the range on offer at the channel ports is my advice. |
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