I’m a wine connoisseur who loves a bargain – my top M&S picks are under £7 and taste expensive

THIS is not a drill: Marks & Spencer has reduced the price of its wine.

Now, you can buy everything from aromatic whites made in everyday vineyards to fruity reds made in the sun-drenched hills of Italy, all for less than £7.

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Andy Pincott, nicknamed Affordable Wine Hunter, alerted wine drinkers to lower prices.

And using his years of experience, he also shared his top five picks from M&S’s reductions.

If there’s anyone with good taste you can trust, it’s Andy’s.

He is a wine judge for the People’s Choice Awards and has a loyal Instagram following of 68,000 people who follow his recommendations.

M&S Feteasca Regala Expressions – £7

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“This isn’t the first time I’ve recommended this wine from the fantastic Cramele Recas Estate,” comments Andy.

“This Romanian wine really sums up my second principle that lesser-known grapes and regions are your friends.”

“It’s fresh, light, aromatic and a little fruity.

“I think it pairs really well with Asian food, but it’s also a lovely drink on its own.”

Cramele Recas EU is a British-Romanian family winery serving certified vegan wines since 1998.

M&S Burra Brook Sauvignon Blanc – £7

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“Fans of New Zealand-style sauvignon blanc will like this wine,” says Andy.

“It has a similar style and a much more affordable price.”

The light, aromatic white wine features flavors of blackcurrant, passion fruit and lemon.

It is a classic dry wine made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes sourced from several premium Australian wine regions.

M&S recommends serving it chilled as a refreshing aperitif or alongside salads, seafood or goat cheese.

M&S Montepulciano D’Abruzzo – £6.50

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“If you like fruity Italian red wines then this is for you,” says Andy.

“Montepulciano D’Abruzzo produces lovely wines – and this is a great expression of the wine made from those grapes and that region.”

It is a medium-bodied red with aromas of cherries, blackberries and thyme.

The red grape from which it is made thrives in the sunny hills of Abruzzo, on the central-eastern coast of Italy.

M&S food experts say it pairs perfectly with rich pasta, pizza or risotto dishes.

M&S Tierra Y Hombre Pinot Noir – £7

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“If you’re looking for a more affordable pinot noir, then you need to try Pinot Noir from Chile,” says Andy.

“I first recommended this wine over two years ago and it is still a great affordable option that has recently been reduced in price.

“It goes well with some charcuterie.”

The wine is made with pinot noir grapes from the Casablanca Valley in Chile.

It has a smooth and fruity flavor with notes of wild fruits, violets and spices, ideal with duck and pork.

M&S Garganega Pinot Grigio – £6.50

“This is a light, citrusy, easy-drinking white wine,” says Andy.

“It was aged on lees during vinification – which always gives greater texture and smoothness to the wine.

“It’s great value at £6.50.”

It is a versatile gastronomic wine that goes well with roast chicken, roast white fish and risotto.