The Independent

'Who can argue with more booze for less money?' asks ANTHONY ROSE. With prolific discounting in supermarkets, 'one shopper in five has become a "deal junkie",' he comments. But this isn't without its dangers for the industry, and some companies, such as Majestic and Waitrose, have introduced a better breed of promotion. Rose thinks other retailers would do well to follow their example, commenting: 'Isn't emphasising value and quality better than going for the lowest common denominator?' For splashing out at the weekend, Rose recommends 2003 Quinta do Vallado Douro Reserva (19; Noel Young Wines).