Delicious UK - (05)May 2020

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drinks.

PatriciusTokajFurmint

2017,Hungary12%abv

(£9.99,downto£8.99until

2 June,Waitrose)INMOST

STORESANDAT

WAITROSECELLAR.COM

Tokajisfamousfor

dessertwinebuthere’san

impressivedryversion.

Oneforasparagus.

CastillodelSabio

Tempranillo2015,Rioja,

Spain13.5%abv

(£6,Morrisons)INSTORES

ONLYCheerfulSpanish

red,aromaticwith

strawberryandcherry-pie

flavours.Softand

easy-goingenoughfor

roastchickenorredmeat.

THEBARGAINRED THEMIDWEEKTREAT

THENEWSUMMER

SOFTDRINK

FentimansLight

SparklingRaspberry,

England(£1.25/250ml

Sainsbury’s)

FromFentimans’

newrangeoflighter

fizzydrinks(with

noartificialsweeteners

orflavourings),myvote

goestotherefreshing,

slightlytartsparkling

raspberry.

RaasayHebrideanGi

IsleofRaasay,Scotla

46%abv(£34.95/700

raasaydistillery.

com,masterof

malt.com&

winebuyers.com)

A Scottish

sophisticatethat

standsoutfromthe

crowdofnewgins

withitsfloral

heatheryhints.

THE VIVACIOUS SPIRITOFTHEMONTH

SUMMERROSÉ

Estevez Rosé2019,

Colchagua,Chile

12.5% abv(£5.99,Aldi)

IN STORESONLY

A bright youngdryrosé

for the warmweather

with refreshingred

berry androsehip

flavours anda twist

of white pepper.Try

it with a plateof

charcuterie.

Susy Atkins on how to make the best choice, whatever your budget

WHAT TO DRINK

ILLUSTRATION: ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES

Wine know-howin lockdownand beyond

THE BARGAIN WHITE

Finest Saint Mont 2017,

South West France

13.5% abv (£6.50, Tesco)

AVAILABLE IN STORES

AND FOR DELIVERY

A lively lime-tinged white

for the first summer

salads. It’s an unoaked

blend of Gascony grapes,

mainly gros manseng.

in,

and

0 ml,

• Remember that reds (as well as delicate
  whites and rosés) lose their freshness two to
  three days after opening, so consider buying
  half bottles or even single-glass bottles so
  you open a new bottle more often. Drinking
  like this might help you limit your intake too.


• Choose versatile wines to match a wide
  range of home cooking – I nominate white
  burgundy (especially a mâcon) and Chile’s
  smooth pinot noir for effortless food pairing.
  
  
  • Pep up inexpensive fizz with syrups from
    your storecupboard such as maple syrup or
    the syrup from a tin of tropical fruit: 1-2 tsp
    topped up with fizz equals instant cocktail.
  
  
  • Support any local wine merchants doing
    deliveries – and don’t forget local wineries
    too, especially during English and Welsh
    Wine Week (June 20-28), when there’ll
    be special offers and online tastings. See
    winegb.co.uk for details.
  
  
  
  

As we all enjoy our favourite drinks only at home, here are my

tips on how to buy well and drink wisely