Tis' the season to be merry!
And for wine fans across Greater Manchester - the local supermarket is often our one-stop shop.
Whether you're after a high-end bottle of bubbly or cheap-midweek bottle of red - there's a huge range available to consumers.
But does quality always increase with price? Or are there some top-notch wines available to us without the eye-watering cost?
Throughout the year bargain wine shoppers have been busy leaving reviews on our big brand supermarkets' websites.
And we've searched through those pages to find the highest scoring most reviewed budget wines as rated by the customers, and, where full access to online reviews hasn't been available, we've included top-rated budget wine award-winners.
Here's our round-up the best supermarket wines priced at under £7 from Aldi , Asda , Iceland , Lidl , Tesco and Waitrose , with the retailer's description.
Aldi
Castellore Prosecco Spumante DOC , rated 4.8 stars (1022 customer reviews) - £5.99
Aldi describes this as: "The ideal partner for refined appetizers and delicate fish, white meats and fresh cheese dishes.
"Citrus fruit and flowery features characterise this wine's scent.
"Prosecco is the classic Italian sparkling wine.
"Soft and fruity peach and pear flavours, with notes of breezy apple peel and lemon zest."
Rockstone Ridge White Zinfandel , rated 4.8 stars (273 customer reviews) - £4.19
"Perfectly sun-kissed grapes are selected for this fresh and zesty Californian White Zinfandel, which is bursting with succulent strawberries, raspberries and cranberries", Aldi says.
Contevedo Cava Brut Gold , rated 4.7 stars (286 customer reviews) - £5.29
"This fresh Cava has flavours of crisp apple, subtle peach and hints of honey. Serve it as an aperitif or accompanying poultry, rice and pasta dishes", the retailer says.
Asda
Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet , rated 4.7 stars (91 customer reviews) - £5
Asda says: "This wonderfully drinkable deep red wine boasts an appealing bouquet of red berry fruits, peppery spice and mint."
Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja , rated 4.6 stars (55 customer reviews) - £6.50
"A cherry-red Rioja with intense rich flavours of ripe red cherries and strawberries, followed by sweet vanilla and spice", is how the supermarket describes it.
Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon , rated 4.5 stars (51 customer reviews) - £6
"A smooth, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis and black cherry flavours, complemented by hints of coffee and dark chocolate", Tesco says.
Iceland
Echo Falls Rosé Fruit Fusion with Summer Berries , rated 4.5 stars (104 customer reviews) - £4
Iceland says: "This delicious Rosé has been delicately blended with natural flavours of summer berries. The result is a bright, fruity, refreshingly sweet Rosé; perfect for sharing with friends."
The Straw Hat Prestige Collection Lush & Fruity Rosé , rated 4 stars (127 customer reviews) - £3.70
" The Straw Hat Rosé is easy drinking, soft fruit and medium in style and delicious served chilled over ice", is the supermarket's description.
The Straw Hat Prestige Collection Fresh & Fruity White , rated 4 stars (102 customer reviews) - £3.70
" The Straw Hat White is easy drinking, soft fruit and medium in style and delicious served chilled", Iceland writes.
Lidl
Online shoppers are unable to purchase and review Lidl's full range on its website so there are no online customer reviews to access.
However Wotwine - the leading independent reviewer of supermarket wine - has crowned Lidl as this year's Supermarket Wine Retailer of the Year for the third year running.
Richard Bampfield - a highly regarded 'Master of Wine' who holds a recognised qualification of expertise - has rated Lidl's wine range using the point system below.
- Classic (95-100 points) - A great wine
- Outstanding (90-94 points) - Wine with superior character and style
- Very Good (85-89 points) - Wine with special qualities
- Good (80-84 points) - A solid, well-made wine
Here are the winning wines that you can purchase for under £7:
Winemaker's Selection Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc , rated Outstanding with 90 points - £6.99
"Dry, authentic and aromatic, this wine has impressive intensity of flavour. The finish is long and there is a lovely after taste of asparagus."
Late Harvest Tokaji , rated Outstanding with 90 points - £5.99
"This wine is luscious, peachy and so fresh; it has the perfect balance."
Winemaker's Selection Barossa Valley Shiraz , rated Very Good with 88 points - £5.99
"The ripe, generous fruit combines nicely with savoury notes – both bold and concentrated."
Tesco
Twelve of the Tesco Finest wine collection have received International Wine & Spirit Competition awards.
Below are two of the winners that you can purchase for under £7.
To see the full list of Tesco's award-winners click here .
Tesco Finest Dessert Semillon - £6
"A wine with a great deal of personality, with fresh citrus characters of mandarin, a hint of almond and subtle oak nuances. Sweet with a refreshing acidity," Tesco says.
Tesco Finest Argentinian Malbec - £6
"A perfumed, richly flavoured wine with blackberry and plum flavours with lighter notes of blueberry and a dry, yet fruity finish", the supermarket says.
Waitrose
Waitrose Crisp and Floral, Chardonnay, Italian, White Wine , rated 4.6 stars (90 customer reviews) - £4.99
Waitrose Mellow and Fruity, Garnacha, Spanish, Red Wine , rated 4.4 stars (105 customer reviews) - £4.99
"Soft, fruity and mellow as a Sunday afternoon, with ripe, jammy fruit flavours", Waitrose says.
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand, White Wine , rated 4.4 stars (99 customer reviews) - £6.99
The supermarket's description is: "Zesty and fruity, with a brilliant smoky, herbal twist, this delicious Sauvignon Blanc has characteristic lime and gooseberry flavours."
