Morrison's Best Mulled Wine, 75cl

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In her spare time she loves travelling, devouring books, volunteering and visiting as many National Trust properties as possible. It tasted the most expensive of the bunch with a ‘boozy’ smell and taste, which would be explained by the fact it’s the only 11 per cent ABV wine in the list, whereas all of the others were 5. I roped my family in for a blind taste test comparison and we all agreed that one bottle of spiced mulled wine was the best," Beth explained, sharing her findings with the Manchester Evening News, "and while one tasted like festive mince pies, another was like drinking Ribena. Lining the green glass bottles up in a row, you’d never know which was which, seeing as none of the supermarkets are listed on the front of the label.

It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement. Blending the finest ingredients, this aromatic mulled wine has a smooth texture and character of subtle cinnamon, clove spices and zesty citrus fruit. The spiced beverage didn’t feel well balanced, but had more kick than Asda, saving it from bottom place. The warm wine offered notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and orange like every traditional mulled wine, but 60 per cent of the group found it to be on the ‘too’ sweet side with a slightly syrupy texture. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use.For a warming non-alcoholic alternative, add 2 sachets to 1 litre of cranberry juice, heat as above then remove the sachets and serve garnished with orange slices. Last but not least was Tesco, whose wine tasted very cinnamon-heavy with an earthy scent and aftertaste. more than Sainsbury’s, whose mellow mulled wine tasted like festive mince pies, and got five stars all round from the family to be crowned our Christmas winner.

My brother commented that it ‘tastes exactly like a mince pie’ which we all very much agreed with, quickly becoming the front runner. The High Street supermarket has introduced some exciting new festive bottles, and there's something for everyone, from fizz and mulled wine to non-alcoholic alternatives. It couldn't be easier to make, you simply pop it in a pan to warm through with red wine or apple cider – the quickest way to create Christmas in a cup. It had all the right flavours but didn’t really bring me the festive cheer I craved from a mug of mulled wine. This delicately sweet mulled Spanish wine is infused with a blend of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and juicy citrus fruits.The newest addition to the Christmas line-up is a Mulled Wine Mix; the perfect mix of festive frozen fruits, ideal for Bonfire Night or Christmas parties. The inspiration behind the Best wine collection comes from our wine experts who are passionate about sourcing exceptional quality wines. I was also a fan of the ‘mull it over’ label from Sainsbury’s, as well as Morrisons (fourth from the left) which reminded me of a traditional Christmas card. Also brand new for this year is Mulled Wine Bag in a Box which has an infusion of cinnamon, clove spices, nutmeg and citrus fruits.

Easier yet with Morrisons’ new Frozen Mulled Wine Mix bag, which has apples, cranberries, oranges and spices inside to make whipping up mulled wine hassle-free.Next up was Sainsbury’s hitting all the right notes with aromatic spices, including ginger - the only wine to contain this root plant. All you need now is a festive Christmas jumper and a beauty advent calendar and you're all ready for December. But with every major supermarket offering their own version of the beverage, it can be hard to decide which bottle to choose. As the big day draws ever nearer, there's nothing better than snuggling up with a nice warm glass of mulled wine to help get you in the festive mood.

After all, you’ll likely drink mulled wine quicker than it took to actually make, meaning this cheat bag is a welcome time-saver. As such, we did this taste test totally blind and then checked to see where our favourites were from afterwards. You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included. Each of these mulled wines was warmed up and placed on a table ready to be sipped by a team of experts. A wonderful blend of traditional festive mulled spices with hints of warming freshly baked gingerbread and cinnamon flavours.This Christmas, Morrisons has plenty of new festive tipples for us to enjoy with family and friends. Whether planning for your Christmas catch up or New Year's party, we've got your inspiration covered. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The bland wine was likened to a glass of Ribena, which is probably ideal if you prefer alcohol that doesn’t taste like alcohol - but this failed to lift our Christmas spirits.