Ireland’s best-selling wine is the Santa Rita 120 sauvignon blanc, but the Chilean producer also makes some good more upmarket wines. Their flagship Casa Real sells for around €100 a bottle. In between Casa Real and the 120 range is Medalla Real (royal medal) a range of wines from specific regions of Chile. They can offer good value when on promotion.
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Santa Rita Medalla Real Chardonnay 2018, Limarí, Chile
Plump ripe textured peaches and pears with a refreshing finish. This would go well with salmon or chicken dishes and would be ideal with your Christmas smoked salmon and turkey. Available from Dunnes Stores and Tesco for €12, down from €15.
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Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Alto Maipo, Chile
Rounded ripe cassis and blackcurrant fruits with mint and a touch of spice. Perfect with roast beef, lamb, or pepperonata. €15 down to €12-12.50 from Tesco, SuperValu.