Victoria’s Summer Wine Selection

Written on July 20th, 2018

Our wine buyer Victoria has carefully selected a range of gorgeous wines for the summer, including some lower alcohol and non-alcoholic options, so there’s a little something for everyone to toast the sunshine with! Take a look at what’s in store below.

Garden Party Scottish Raspberry & Rhubarb Lightly Sparking 9% abv, 75cl £4.50 or 2 for £8 until 28/08/18

Delightfully refreshing with delicious flavours of Scottish raspberry and a delicate hint of rhubarb. Enjoy well-chilled on its own or why not try with a dash of gin and a garnish of fruit to create a delicious cocktail.

Garden Party Sicilian Lemon & English Garden Mint Lightly Sparking 9% abv, 75cl £4.50 or 2 for £8 until 28/08/18

Delightfully refreshing with delicious flavours of Sicilian Lemon and a delicate hint of English garden mint. Enjoy well-chilled on its own or why not try with a dash of gin and a garnish of fruit to create a delicious cocktail.

Domaine d l’Olibet Jouselet Rosé, 75cl £9

Beautifully pale in colour, delicate spice aromas lead to a seductively soft palate with an abundance of ripe summer fruit flavours – a deliciously classic rosé wine from Southern France perfect for the Summer.

Adorada Rosé, 75cl £12

The essence of California captured in an intensely aromatic blend of wild rose and sweet pea with notes of lush strawberry and honeycomb.

Mirabeau La Folie Sparkling Rosé, 75cl £13

This is a totally captivating and delicious rosé. A gorgeous ballet-pink colour with a delicate effervescent sparkle, the nose offers up a fresh, soft scent of strawberry and raspberry with hints of gooseberry and blackcurrant. The palate is elegant with hints of red berry, grapefruit with a little spice and a lovely long finish. Delicious and refreshing, La Folie is perfect as an aperitif but also with a wide variety of Mediterranean cuisine.

Croft Twist Lightly Sparkling 5.5% abv, 75cL £5.50

This lightly sparkling Fino spritz Aperitif with its delightful blend of hand-picked English elderflower, luscious lemon and mouth-watering mint makes for an utterly refreshing drink that’s lower in alcohol. Serve chilled and share with friends!

The Bees Knees Alcohol Free Sparkling Rosé or Brut, 75cl £3.50 only £3 until 31/07/18

Both of these refreshing alcohol free wines are a finely balanced combination of fermented sparkling grape juice and premium green tea infusion, with a generous head of bubbles. Delightful on their own, or made into mocktails using recipes from The Bees Knees:

The Fresh Spritz of Bel Air

Fill a large wine glass with ice (if it’s not full, the drink will dilute too quickly as the ice melts)
25ml cloudy/ good quality apple juice
25ml elderflower cordial
10ml Seedlip 108 (optional])
Top with Bees Knees Brut
Stir then garnish with a mint sprig and a cucumber slice or ribbon.

The Count of Monte Spritzo

Fill a large wine glass with ice (if it’s not full, the drink will dilute too quickly as the ice melts)
25ml blackcurrant cordial
Squeeze of lime juice – one wedge
15ml/splash tonic water
Top with Bees Knees Rosé
Stir and garnish with an orange wheel.

Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc Rosé, 75cl £10

Lively notes of fresh fruit and red berries. The palate is brimming with juicy fruit that is balanced with a long, off-dry mineral finish.

Most Wanted Pink Lightly Sparkling Pinot Grigio in a Can, 200ml, £2.25

This lightly sparkling pink Pinot Grigio hails from Hungary and is fresh and juicy with gentle bubbles – ideal for when you just fancy just the one glass of fizz. It comes in a handy can so it’s perfect for picnics or days out over the summer.

Cheers!

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