There are some really rare types or brands and most need to be imported.The duty on imported wines may make certain wines expensive and there are many local wines which are every bit as good and not too expensive. So it is well worth to try them.
Countries from all over the world produce very expensive wines. Some of the most expensive can be found in France or the United States from California.
Wines that are overaged and gone dead. Often very expensive and exclusive wines that no longer are drinkable.
Some wines last longer than others, so yes, there are types of wines best consumed sooner than later. Generally speaking white and fruit wines have a shorter lifespan, while reds (properly stored) last much longer.
There are many types of wines and each type is having hundreds of best wines that are hard to put up. Some of the types are: Red wines White wines Rose wines Sparkling wines
White wines are meant to be drunk in the first 3-4 years. Some of the best can be held for 10-20 but these are the exceptions to the rule. White wines do not have the tannins in them that red wines do so they don't last as long.
Chilean wines often score well in blind taste tests. On the other hand, many prestigious and expensive Old World wines frequently don't score well in such tests.
Some common French wines are Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc or Grenache! :-)
Not all the time, there are some excellent wines being made in Canada, the USA and Australia that are inexpensive but well worth it!! South Africa also has great inexpensive wines. Of course France and Germany have very good wines , more expensive as well, but depending on where you live the price includes import duties.
Chardonnay There can also be some Aligote in these wines.
There are many popular brands of sweet red wines. Some of the more popular sweet red wines would include port, Lambrusco, and various fruit based wines to name a few.
The most expensive wines at Sainsbury's are Domaine Laroche Chablis Premier Cru Vaillions Vieilles Vignes 2002 which is 17.99 pounds, and JM Brocard Chablis Premier Cru Selection 2002 which is 10.99 pounds. A third one would be Thelema Sauvignon Blanc 2002, Stellenbosch, South Africa which is 11.99 pounds.
Waitrose wines offers many different types of wines, both for special occasions and seasonal. They offer wines from all over the world, in red and white flavours and spirits as well.