With the festive season just weeks away, it’s time to stock up on wines which will see you through to the end of the year in style. Luisa Welch takes a look at what’s on the shelf right now and picks winning wines which won’t break the bank.
Vouvray Vous?
At a winemakers’ dinner at the cool Zero Waste Restaurant Silo, Nick finds he definitely wants more Vouvray in his life.
Madame F Prosecco Comes to Sainsbury’s
Madame F recently launched a zesty prosecco, which can now be found in Sainsbury’s stores.
Touch down. France wins the rugby on wine
Of course the traditional UK accompaniment to watching Rugby is beer, lots of it, but with the Rugby World Cup being held in France this year why not get into Le Spirit by pulling the cork, or twisting the cap?
Greek Wine Odyssey – Discovering PDO Meliton And PGI Sithonia
Luisa braves the heat and travels to Chalkidiki in Northern Greece where wine production has entered a new era…..
A Rosé summer
Luisa finds that this year we are really having a pink summer, but she much prefers the rose’ wines from Provence than the Barbie pink…..
Simple Summer Drinking
Well it seems summer is finally here and it’s time to whip out a few tasty whites to sip in the sun whether in the garden or out at the seaside. Here are three that we’re currently cracking open. Don’t forget your coolbag!
German Wines For Summer Sun
German wine is a refreshing choice for those delightful summer wine moments and it pairs effortlessly with a variety of summer dishes, from seafood and salads to grilled vegetables and light meats.
We have a winner. Dark Horse wines
Dark Horse wines are a bit of an outsider in their approach but Nick recommends you gallop down the shops to check them out.
Discover Squerryes in English Wine Week
Squerryes in Westerham near Sevenoaks has plenty to celebrate in English Wine Week. In addition to special offers on their sparkling wines, the award-winning vineyard is launching the release of the 2019 Squerryes vintage.