As the Easter weekend approaches we put together a list of suggestions of some of current favourites. Whatever the weather, food or company we have the wine for you.
Gandarada Blanco 2022, Dao, Portugal £11.99
A brilliant all-rounder. Matches perfectly with meaty fish dishes, chicken & even spring lamb. Made from indigenous grapes, Encruzado, Cerceal Branco & Malvasia. Crisp, fresh & luscious. Notes of apple. tangerine & lime with a tangy acidity. Exceptional value for money.
Kirsty
Jean-Marc Gilet Vouvray Les Perruches Sec 2022, Loire, France £17.99
An incredibly versatile wine with an exuberant nose of white fruit, and a vibrant palate of citrus fruits and toasted hazelnuts. Drink as an aperitif or pair with roast poultry, fine seafood, cooked meats, or even fruity desserts!
Shona
Cantine Colosi Nerello Mascalese 2021, Sicily, Italy £12.99
Made from the indigenous Sicilian grape variety Nerello Mascalese. Don’t let the pale red colour deceive you, this wine offers gorgeous rich red cherry, strawberry, and blackberry fruit with hints of cinnamon, chocolate and leather. Balanced, refreshing elegant. This is a versatile wine that will go with, oily fish, poultry, red meat or tomato and aubergine based dishes.
Susan
Camille Cayran L’Elegante Cairainne Rouge 2021, Rhône, France £15.99
Brimming with juicy red and black fruits, this beautiful blend of 40% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 20% Mourvèdre is sure to make the perfect complement to your easter dinner. Medium to full bodied, lively acidity and round supple tannin. Finishing long and savoury. Fantastic with Lamb and Duck.
James
La Rioja Alta Vina Alberdi 2019, Rioja, Spain £21.99
Lively, medium depth, garnet–red with an intense pink rim.
High aromatic intensity with dominating ripe fruit: raspberries, red cherries, wild strawberries and red currants set out against a balsamic background of vanilla, toasted caramel, biscuits, coffee and sweet mints.
In the mouth, you can enjoy good acidity, great freshness and balance and mild, friendly tannins. Aromatic harmony persists through the aftertaste, with notes of red fruit jam, prunes, coffee, vanilla and caramel.
Viña Alberdi is characterised by a notable food-pairing versatility. It is an ideal companion to appetisers, snacks and barbecues, perfect with rice, pastas and stews, and great with lightly-grilled meat and fish.
Aaron
Domaine des Anges Ventoux Rouge 2019, Rhône, France £14.99
Fresh & firm with ripe fruits of raspberry, plum & blackcurrent.
Refreshing acidity. To pair with Beef, Lamb or roast dinner for Easter!
This wine flows onto the palate with loads of fruit and texture, soft edges and excellent balance.
Sinain
