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drinks.
WHAT TO DRINK
Susy Atkins lines up best buys for February, plus purse-friendly Valentine’s fizz
THE BARGAIN RED THE BARGAIN WHITE THE MIDWEEK TREAT
Morrisons The Best Tesco Viña del Cura Robert Oatley Chardonnay
Bordeaux Supérieur Rioja Blanco 2018, 2017, Margaret River,
2017, France (£6.75) Spain (£5) Australia (£12, Co-op)
For the price, this is A modern, unoaked white An Aussie chardonnay
a thoroughly decent, rioja, bright and lively that cleverly balances
easy-going claret with a streak of tangy juicy peach and citrus fruit
(aka red bordeaux). lime. Versatile vino to with subtle vanilla-tinged
Medium-bodied with a enjoy on its own or with oak. Made for buttery,
soft, red cherry flavour, simple fish dishes and pan-fried salmon steaks
it’s one for lamb chops. vegetable risottos. or roast chicken.
RED FOR A WINTER STEW DIVINE DESSERT WINE THE GIN FOR A COLD NIGHT
Warwick Cape Lady Cabernet Martinez 5 Year Old York Gin Old Tom (70cl),
Sauvignon 2017, Western Marsala Superiore Yorkshire, England
Cape, South Africa Riserva Dolce, Sicily, (£35.95, Master of Malt;
(£8.75, Morrisons) Italy (£7.50 for 37.5cl, £36, yorkgin.com)
There’s plenty of ripe Marks & Spencer) ‘Old Tom’ gins, like this
blackcurrant, blueberry and A luscious treat full of award-winner made with
plum in this Cape cab, but toffee, marmalade and herbal syrup, are weightier
it’s smooth and mellow – just apricot flavours. Sip and slightly sweeter.
the thing for a slow-cooked with chocolate puds Good winter sipping spirit
beef casserole. or salty blue cheeses. served neat on the rocks.
HOT THIS MONTH... Crémant sparkling wines
If you’re looking for a making them a perfect
Valentine’s fizz to hit that choice for 14 February.
sweet spot where quality
meets good value, check out ONE TO TRY
crémant. It’s the official Calvet Crémant de
name for sparklers made in Bordeaux Brut NV,
different regions of France France (£10, reduced
using the same meticulous to £8 until 14 Feb, Tesco)
method employed to create Refreshing, zesty and
champagne. Crémants dry sparkler with lemon
can come from Alsace,
ILLUSTRATION: ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES or Limoux, among other lively sparkle. Chill and
and green apple fruit
Burgundy/Bourgogne, Jura
flavours and a crisp,
areas, and in general tend
enjoy on its own, or add
to be well made, balanced,
a splash of crème de
dry and fresh. Even the
cassis or damson gin for
prices are heart-warming,
an instant pink cocktail.
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