As we step into summer, and the glorious long evenings inch closer, we recommend four tried and tested must-have wines to enjoy this summer, all of which can easily be purchased from supermarkets across the country.
The ‘Pinks’
Nothing screams summer like a large glass of Rosé. We recommend a range of two Rosé’s: one for either a chilled dinner with friends, or, for those wanting to push the boat out – why not experience the French Riviera at home?
Babich Rosé – £9 Coop
The New Zealand Babich Rosé is elegant and expressive. This wine brings to the lips everything you can expect from a pale, dry rosé. Bursting with flavour, this wine is the perfect bottle to bring to any gathering this summer – whether a picnic with friends, an al-fresco dinner with loved ones, or even just a mid-week tipple!
Minuty Prestige – Booth’s
No need to travel to Provence this summer. Minuty Prestige Cotes de Provence Rosé brings you the French Riviera in just one sip. Incredibly refreshing, light, and fruity, one glass of Minuty’s Prestige brings to you that salty air, lightly sunburnt feeling that automatically transports us to a day on the beach. With flavours of peach, orange peel and redcurrant this wine pairs excellently with summer salads or light fish dishes – perhaps to be enjoyed whilst gathered around a barbecue or anywhere near the sea.
The ‘Reds’
For those wanting to escape the Rosé scene, why not dip into some tasty Reds to match with some summer staples- burger and chips, or a well-cooked steak on the barbeque.
Norton Winemaker’s Reserve Malbec – £9.69, Waitrose
Norton Reserve Winemakers. Enjoy a beautifully concentrated wine from this first-rate winery, bringing extra warmth to any summer dining experience. This wine exudes Argentinian style, with its velvety feel and exotic flavours of ripe black fruits, violets, spices and tobacco. Pleasantly enjoyed with red meats, or for vegetarians, why not indulge in a mushroom Ragu? Whatever the weather, a glass or two of this wine ensures the warmer weather does not stray.
Prunotto Barolo – £39.99, Waitrose
Or, for those wanting to celebrate something extra special, this complex and ethereal wine is the one to pick for any celebration this summer. With impressive, silky, tannins, the Prunotto Barolo from Waitrose trumps every time. With social distancing rules hopefully only a few steps away from being a memory, why not prepare for the ultimate end of lockdown tipple with this set-to-impress wine.
All of these wines are distributed by Berkmann Wine Cellars in the UK for more information please visit Berkmann Wine Cellars – Wine Supplier to the UK’s leading Restaurants & Retailers
