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The Sommelier

By Lily Thomas

To get you in the Pride spirit these wines
are colourful, fun and some might say
slightly naughty. If you’re going to choose
a wine for this upcoming celebration here
are a selection of summery wines to help.

WHITE from Zinfandel which

For Pride the fruitier the wines the better! Some fab white can be slightly sugary,
California makes great
wines that are dry, full and fruity can be found in the Rosé from the Pinot
south of France. There are some great wines available Noir grape which is
that have strong floral aromas but still remain balanced lighter and softer in
and easy drinking. Great examples are wines found in style, these wines have
Languedoc region of France, made with the grapes like more raspberry and
Marsanne and Viognier, they produce rich, fruity and redcurrant flavours
peachy wines which a fantastic to drink chilled in the and are super fruity
garden or at a barbecue. There has been an increase of and great for al fresco
affordable Marsanne on dining. Rosé is best
the market and Aldi even drunk young when they
has a great Marsanne are fresher and fruitier,
from their speciality so when choosing
range (£8). Viognier is a a vintage, the most
great option to pair with recent year is usually
aromatic foods and in your best bet!
the last few years has
become easy available
the UK.
SPARKLING
Wine for a celebration like Pride should be bubbly and
ROSÉ a little sweet like the Castillo Perelada Stars Cava from
the independent wine shop like Seven Cellars, this wine
Although Provence is made in a similar way
wears the Rosé crown, to Champagne resulting
Spain makes some in a light wine with
really great Rosé it’s pear, citrus and slightly
also known for being nutty notes. This wine
amongst the most LGBT is smooth and complex
friendly countries in as grapes grown in the
Europe! Spanish Rosés made with the grape Tempranillo, Penedes region tend to
the famous grape in Rioja are full bodied and vibrant and be full of character due
pack a punch flavour wise too. Think strawberry, cherry to the soil and growing
and red berries! Finding a Rosé that is not too sweet may conditions. Brut Nature
be a challenge, so look out for wines that are made in the means there is less
Navarra region as they tend to be slightly cooler which sugar and so as well
means less sugar and more acidity! as fizz for a celebration
it would make a
California, known as the most LGBT friendly state in delicious food pairing!
America is also known for some vibrant wines! Californian
Rosé is fresh and fruity and very easy drinking, away
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