We’re back with some Supermarket Wine Bargains for March, and they are superb this month at Waitrose. We’ve got four luscious reds and crisp whites, as well as couple of yummy Rosé suggestions too. Every bottle we’ve highlighted comes in for under £10, which is an absolute bargain considering the quality. See which takes your fancy and get stuck in before the deals run out on the 19th March!
Waitrose Red Wines March 2024
Pazzia Primitivo di Manduria
If you like Waitrose’s Terre di Faiano Primitivo (and we do!) then there’s a good chance you’ll fall for this too. Also from Puglia, it’s a seductively inky pour revealing fleshy cherries, ripe plums, and a bed of oaky vanilla. They’re low yield grapes which put many producers off, but what is bottled is special and tastes a hell of a lot more expensive than it is – especially with the discount.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Find here: £9.99 (usually £12.99)
Chateau Tanunda Shiraz
Top notch value Barossa Valley Shiraz here. It’s super jammy and full-bodied with raspberry, blackberry, plum and cherry, but the sweetness is restrained nicely too. Mellow oak, peppery spice and vanilla round things off nicely.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £7.49 (usually £9.99)
Stemmari Passiata
An Italian blend of Syrah and Sicilian Nero d’Avola, lightly dried grapes bring a delicious rich sweetness to the plum, blackberry, and blueberry notes. Woody tobacco and vanilla take over to fill out the body, but somehow it retains a lightness that a wine like this normally wouldn’t.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £9.99 (usually £11.99)
Tilimuqui Fairtrade Organic Malbec
Tilimuqui’s organic Malbec is an absolute gem. Hailing from Argentina, it’s very much on the dry side, brimming with perfectly executed black fruits and chocolate. It’s silky and spicy too and probably on the lighter side of Argentinian Malbec which may go against it for some, but we enjoyed it.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £8.99 (usually £11.99)
Waitrose Rosé Wines March 2024
Alaina Rosé Laurent Miquel
Syrah, Grenache and Cinsault combine for this Languedoc Rosé, named after the winemaker’s daughter. It’s so summery, refreshing and elegant, and alive with crisp fruits and floral notes. The strawberry brings some richness but overall this is a light Rosé with good citric acidity and would be a dream pairing for many dishes.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £9.69 (usually £12.99)
Le Bijou Rosé de Sophie Valrose Coteaux de Béziers
This gem was on offer a few months ago so it’s great to see it back (even though it’s easily worth picking up at full price). Inspired by legendary Sophie Valrose who did great work supporting women vineyard workers, it’s a signature dry and crisp French Rosé from Languedoc. Strawberries and cream are lifted by subtle but vibrant lemon and enforced by steely minerality. Should cost more really (shh!)
Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £7.99 (usually £9.99)
Waitrose White Wines March 2024
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc
An adventure from the start, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown between historic valleys, picturesque mountains, and wild oceans, before reaching Villa Maria… beneath a volcano. The end product is a signature Marlborough profile in the glass – no bitterness, just refreshing crispness and stunning lightness. Think gooseberry, passion fruit, kiwi and green apple.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £8.49 (usually £10.99)
Cave de Beblenheim Pinot Gris Reserve
A benchmark Alsace Pinot Gris across all supermarkets, this is stunningly fresh and easy to drink, but with a delicate side that shows more is going on. Pineapple, vanilla, elderflower, melon, and pear intertwine with a richness that coats the tongue. Crowd-pleasing, food-friendly, what more could you want?
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £9.99 (usually £11.99)
Morande Terrarum Semillon
Semillon was one of the grapes neglected by vineyards for a long time, but as part of a wider effort to revive old vines, it’s developing again. 100-year-old vines go into this complex dry white from Chile, delivering a waxy mouthfeel rich with crisp citrus, floral depths and sweet honey. There’re also some herbaceous green hints going on too. Really interesting wine.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £8.99 (usually £9.99)
Piccozza Pinot Bianco
This a wonderfully robust Italian Pinot Blanc white in roughly the same vein as a Chardonnay. Orchard fruits come to the fore alongside stone fruits and fragrant jasmine. Smooth and refreshing, the balance is spot on with this one and it’d be a dreamy companion to many fish dishes.
Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £9.74 (usually £12.99)
If you shop elsewhere then not to worry, check our website for our other up to date Supermarket Bargains!