Most of us know so little about wine that we just grab the best-looking bottle on offer in the supermarket, without knowing whether it will be any good. So we’ve spoken to top wine experts to give you the lowdown on how to make a cheap, but informed, selection instead.
1. Don’t opt for the cheapest
‘If you spend £5, £2.83 of that is duty and VAT – over half of your total spend. If you pay £10, this adds up to only £3.67 – around a third. Consequently you’re getting exponentially more for your money with every extra pound you spend between £5 and £10,’ explains Trish Lorimer, wine buyer at Morrisons.
more on marieclaire.co.uk