Billy's Best Bottles

Cono Sur's Pinot is a bargain at the regular price, and now it’s a steal at ten dollars. In case you’re not familiar with this charmer, expect spicy flavours and a slightly exotic feeling as is the case with many New World Pinots. Lightly chill and be prepared for a fast bottle. The Mood for this wine: Party wine for sure.... https://billysbestbottles.com/everyday-pinot-for-10-2/

Anyone looking for a new pair of house wines should check out the Laurent Miguel wines below. Both are medium-bodied and deliver great drinkability without sacrificing their French origins. The Mood for these wines: Exploring house wines. LAURENT MIGUEL 19 Chardonnay, Pays d’Oc, France 157909 $13.80 ($11.89 until Sept 12) LAURENT MIGUEL 19 Merlot, Pays d’Oc, France 583047 $10.20 (was $12.85) https://billysbestbottles.com/great-value-house-wines-from/

Regular readers will know that Cotes du Rhone is my Holy Grail in red wine and I invite everyone to explore the pleasure to be had in the wine below. This Cotes du Rhone has a jazzy vibe happening between the vibrant fruit of the Grenache grape, and the peppery notes of the Syrah. And there’s a refreshing bite to balance the richness.... https://billysbestbottles.com/yummy-rhone-red-reduced/

It would appear that Gruner Veltliner has run its course as the insider’s fashionable wine. Too bad as I think it’s one of the world’s best summer daytime, or early evening drinks. Electric energy combined with delicate fresh flavours deliver an experience similar to a gin ‘n tonic. The Mood for this wine: Any summer day refreshment, party sipping, alfresco lunch, chill time. WINZER KREMS 19 Gruner Veltliner, Austria 375022 $13.75 https://billysbestbottles.com/dont-forget-the-gruner/

After tasting through lots of sexy looking Provence Rosés, I have no hesitation in saying 'save your money' and buy La Vieille Ferme. It’s tasty, refreshing and with enough richness for some French Oh la la! My other value picks of the season are Cono Sur Rosé from Chile. Really solid, anytime wine I cannot get enough of it.... https://billysbestbottles.com/mid-summer-rose-report/