Best wine deals to shop in May, from supermarket offers to vegan bottles

If your wine rack is in need of a top-up then you’ve come to the right place: we’ve tracked down the best wine deals on top-rated vinos.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect bottle of red to sip during cosy evenings in front of the TV or need a crisp white to accompany a fish dish at your next dinner party, we’ve found some real corkers.

Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about the rosé, either – who says you have to wait for warm summer days to enjoy a glass of the pink stuff?

Whichever option takes your fancy, when it comes to sniffing out top bargains, we pride ourselves on bringing you the best of the bunch, with wine offers to suit most palates and budgets.

With excellent savings on bottles from around the world, you’re spoilt for choice this month, as supermarkets and specialist retailers are dishing out the discounts.

These wine deals might not stick around for long, though, so now’s the time to discover a new quaffable favourite for less. Chin chin.

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Of all the rosés out there, Whispering Angel is one of the most talked about – it’s even had singer Adele’s seal of approval. With notes of strawberries and cherries, it should pack quite a punch.

If you’re looking to stock up a variety of red, white, rosé and fizz ahead of this month’s Bank Holiday fun, this case of 12 bottles has you covered. It includes Decelles Frères Champagne, and Laithwaites’ bestsellers, such as a bottle of Cabalié red. The deal means that each bottle works out at less than £10. We’ll cheers to that.

This was the best red wine in our taste-tested review. Drinks expert Aidy Smith described it as “heaven in a bottle”, with “memorably deep” fruits that plunge you “into a pool of cherry, damson and blackberry before a kiss of mocha takes over, with vanilla and dark chocolate at the tail end”. If that all that sounds appealing, opt for a case of six and you’ll save 25 per cent on your order.

Hailing from the Swartland region of South Africa, this full-bodied, vegan red wine is said to pair well with meaty dishes, such as pies, pizzas and roast lamb. Suitable for vegans too, it’s been described by the winemaker as boldly flavoured, with notes of berries and spice. You can save more than 30 per cent on a bottle with this Virgin Vines deal.

In his review of the best sauvignon blancs, our reviewer, wine expert John Clarke, named this his best value option. “Fresh citrus and gooseberry notes, along with a zesty acidity, make for an enlivening but elegant drink that’s perfect for a warm spring evening”, he said of the white vino. While this deal sees only a modest saving, there’s no denying £8 is a great price for a bottle that has John’s seal of approval.

Here’s a small discount on a bottle of rosé from vegan drinks brand, Nice. Hailing from the South of France, this wine is described as a pale, dry, slightly strawberry rosé. Of course its trendy-looking bottle design is almost sure to get nods of approval from friends, which is a nice (sorry) bonus.

Waitrose is slashing the price of its own-label wine by a generous 20 per cent, so you can stock up on red, white and fizz for less. The line-up includes this bottle of Pinot Grigio, but if you prefer a red, you can save on bottles such as this pinot noir (was £7, now £5.50, Waitrosewinecellar.com). Described as having citrus fruit character with a nuttiness to it, this bottle of Waitrose Cava (was £7.99, now £6.39, Waitrosewinecellar.com) is also reduced at the minute.

Buy a case of six bottles of this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and you’ll get the lot for half price. The grapes are grown in vineyards, where the soils are said to afford the wine fresh aromas of white peach, lemon, apple and mango. Described as youthful with a refreshing acidity, it’s recommended paired with salads or grilled chicken, which we think should make it a great accompaniment to a light alfresco lunch.

Attention, port fans. This deal on a bottle of tawny port saves you £60 when you buy six bottles of one of our favourites. In our review of the Taylor’s port, drinks writer John Clarke noted “a bountiful amount of dried fruit and walnut flavours, along with notes of caramel and plum, and hints of coffee and spice”.

Morrisons is currently running a deal for four bottles of Hardys Nottage Chardonnay for only £22. Part of the new wave of Australian Chardonnay, this full-bodied white wine delivers flavours of tropical fruits, ripe melons and oak.

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