With lots to celebrate this spring, from Easter weekend to King Charles’s coronation to simply the fact that it’s now spring and lighter evenings are here and warmer weather is on the horizon, there’s no better way to do it, in our opinion, than with a glass of wine in hand.
Whether you fancy a refreshing glass of bubbly for a royal toast, or a classic red or white to complement your favourite Easter dishes, we have a great selection of bold, rich to light reds; refreshing and aromatic whites; celebratory Champagnes and sparkling wines; and rosés to sip with lighter dishes in the sun.
White and rosé
Weinhaus Pinot Gris Urmeer Löss 2021
Millions of years ago an ancient sea (Urmeer) used to cover the Rhinehessen region of Germany. When this dried up it left a fertile and mineral soil with excellent water retention and warming properties. The minerality of the soil and the relatively dry climate help to create wines which captivate the senses, including this Weinhaus Pinot Gris.
This fruity and elegant Pinot Gris has zingy pear flavours, subtle nutty notes and is sharp and crispy. Enjoy with fish, white meat dishes including chicken and also vegetarian dishes to get the best pairing.
Price: £6.99
Where to buy: Waitrose
Weinhaus Sauvignon Blanc Kalkstein 2021
Deep and nutrient-rich limestone soil offers ideal growing conditions for the Sauvignon Blanc grape. This wine is very aromatic and has exotic notes of mango, passionfruit and citrus fruit, which is balanced out by elegant acidity. Enjoy with Asian cuisine, fish, salad, and white meat, including chicken, to get the best out of this wine.
Price: £9.99
Where to buy: Waitrose
Rustenberg Wild Ferment Unwooded Chardonnay
Arguably the most famous wine-producing region in South Africa, the vineyards of Stellenbosch take advantage of the area’s topography and vineyards sit on the lower slopes of the Helderberg and Simonsberg ranges.
Rustenberg is a well-known producer of premium Chardonnay, and this Unwooded Chardonnay is their first unoaked one. The aim was to create a wine that, without the influence of oak, expresses the varietal character and generosity of Chardonnay when the finest fruit is vinified for this purpose. Lees ageing adds palate weight and complements the wine’s citrus fruit profile – this is a medium bodied wine with classic citrus, pear and pineapple characters – to create a wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with food. Drink sooner rather than later with seafood, poultry and salads.
Price: £12
Where to buy: Tesco
Tesco Finest Chablis
Chablis, half way between Paris and Beaune, forms the real gateway to Burgundy’s treasure-house of wines and produces wonderful wines from the Chardonnay grape. This is a fresh, delicate unoaked wine with apple and citrus flavours and a long, classic mineral finish, best enjoyed now, but it can be kept for up to two years. A lovely accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish cakes.
Price: £13.50
Where to buy: Tesco
Robert Oatley Signature Series Riesling 2020
The first vines of this family estate was planted in the 1960s in Australia’s premier wine regions of Margaret River and McLaren Vale. Great Southern is an up-and-coming region in Western Australia, its relatively cool climate is ideal for Riesling, producing here a softly textured, crisp, lemon-lime flavoured refresher.
Price: £14.40
Where to buy: Cambridge Wine Merchants
Villa Maria Single Vineyard ‘Seaspray’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021
From New Zealand’s famed Marlborough region comes Villa Maria Single Vineyard ‘Seaspray’ Sauvignon Blanc 2021. Seaspray Vineyard lies against the rugged eastern coastline of the Awatere Valley where the fresh ocean air slows the growing season to develop Sauvignon Blanc of incredible power and concentration. Lively acidity and flavours of makrut lime, capsicum and fresh herbs, plus a distinctive briny seashell character represent this wine.
Price: £15.99
Where to buy: Majestic
Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve 2021
Sharpham may be transitioning to Sandridge Barton – The Home of Sharpham, following its move to new premises, but make no mistake, the same delightful nectar resides within these bottles.
The popular Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve is ripe and fruit driven, and has a rich profile. Made from Madeleine Angevine, drinkers can expect yellow apple, lemon thyme and stone fruits, such as white peach, dominating the nose, while the palate is rounded with sweet apricot and a subtle spice on the finish.
This is Sharpham’s largest production wine of about 20,000 bottles per year and consists of a blend of free run and pressed juice fermented in stainless steel tanks with a small proportion having French oak contact before being carefully blended. Pair this award-winning and easy-to-drink wine with chicken or seafood salads, light tapas dishes and paella.
Price: £16
Where to buy: Sharpham Dart Valley Reserve
Château La Gordonne Cotes de Provence Rosé
In August and September the Mediterranean climate helps the grapes soak up sunlight to stock up on complex fruity, floral and spicy flavours. This vivacious rose boasts a generous bouquet with really complex aromas of ripe and fresh red fruits and little flowers of great finesse.
Enjoy this bright, light pink rosé wine with a summery salad of green leaves, juicy, crunchy vegetables and drizzled in a balsamic vinaigrette.
Price: £17
Where to buy: Ocado
Zuccardi Apelación Chardonnay 2020
A sub-region of Mendoza in Argentina, the Uco Valley boasts high altitude vineyards, some of them reaching 1,250 metres, benefitting from warm days and cold nights, extending the ripening of the grapes and producing fruit with balanced levels of sugar and acidity.
Since its conception in 1963, Zuccardi has been one of Argentina`s pioneering wineries. The grapes from the Tupungato vineyards in the Uco Valley offer minerality, great character and balance to the final blend. This smooth wine is full of citrus fruits and vanilla note and is nicely balanced.
Price: £17.25
Where to buy: Bon Coeur Fine Wine
Château des Ferrages Mon Plaisir Côtes de Provence Rosé 2021
Located in Pourcieux, between Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Maximin, and in the prime plots of the Sainte-Victoire appellation, Château des Ferrages benefits from cool weather and utilises biodynamic farming principles to create its wines.
Red fruits with notes of white flowers, strawberry, peach, grapefruit and hawthorn shine through on the nose, while on the palate it is fresh and smooth with a deliciously fruity strawberry flavour on the finish. Pair with shellfish dishes such as lobster risotto for the best experience.
Price: £18.99
Where to buy: Latitude Wine
Domaine La Barbotaine Sancerre Rosé
The Champault family has produced wines for three generations. Frederic Champault, the current owner of the winery, follows the tradition of his father, Roland Champault and his grandfather, Louis Champault, who were also winegrowers. Since moving to the Barbotaine in 1994, Frederic has worked in the vineyard together with his parents.
This is 100% Pinot Noir from an estate in South-West Sancerre. The wine is half pressing and half bleeding (after eight to 12 hours on skin), and ferments for three weeks in stainless steel and two months on lees. Salmon pink in colour and red fruits aromas and flavours make this an easy drinking wine with or without food.
Price: £19.50
Where to buy: Amathus Drinks
Hawkshead Pinot Gris
Hawkshead has produced their own premium, luscious and elegant version of Pinot Gris which has bags of character and flavours that jump out of the glass. Delicate lychee, peach, melon, and citrus aromas intermingle whilst the palate is beautifully balanced with a rich mouthfeel of juicy pineapple and honeyed lemon, finishing with a long, mineral finish. This NZ wine would pair well with a curry.
Price: £20
Where to buy: Wanderlust Wine
Gusbourne English Still Rosé 2022
An ode to English summertime, Gusbourne’s new 2022 Still English Rosé is crisp and perfectly balanced with enticing aromas of summer berries and orange zest. Ideal to be enjoyed on its own or alongside fish and seafood, the palate is fresh, and fruit driven, with juicy strawberry, raspberry, and redcurrant notes, followed by delicate hints of blossom and ginger on the finish.
Gusbourne English Rosé 2022 will be available to purchase first at the end of April on gusbourne.com with complimentary delivery throughout the mainland UK. It will be available at a range of premium retailers, including Fortnum & Mason, and restaurant partners as we head into the summer months.
Price: £25
Where to buy: Gusbourne
Palais Constance Rosé
The AOP Côtes de Provence rosé is the epitome for devotion and it’s perfect for any occasion, from a sunny summer day by the sea, to a lively soirée with friends, to a cosy winter evening in your chalet.
Each bottle is a work of art, crafted with the utmost care and precision and is a tribute to the art of winemaking and the natural beauty of Provence. It is made from AOP Côtes de Provence grapes grown on a single estate, carefully chosen from vines between 20 and 60 years old on a 400-year-old property. The varying soil types, elevations, and sun exposure on the estate allow the winemakers to cultivate five different grape varieties used in Palais Constance Rosé. All Palais Constance vines are watered only by natural rainfall.
Price: £25
Where to buy: palaisconstance.com and tryzapp.com
Journey’s End The Organist Chardonnay 2021
This South African chardonnay is rich and full bodied with apricot and ripe peach aromas layered with lime zest and orange and the fruit component is complemented by well-balanced almond and vanilla spice from generous oak aging. Expect a long-lasting creamy finish.
The vineyards grow on the Schapenberg hills, boasting 350 million year old decomposed granite soils, a distinctive microclimate and some of the most prestigious terroir in South Africa.
Price: £26
Where to buy: Ocado
Hey French You Could Have Made This But You Didn’t
Certain to raise a smile, this playful poke at the fine whites of Burgundy is a serious contender and makes a thrilling change from the traditional red often served with roast lamb. Blending Garganega, Pinot Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc grapes from four vintages – 2015, ’16, ’17 and ’18 – it offers unique complexity alongside structure, freshness and floral notes. Enjoy with your easter roast with lamb and seasonal veggies.
Price: £32
Where to buy: Harrods
Red
Mark West Pinot Noir
This medium bodied Pinot Noir has delightful aromas of black cherry, strawberry and plum, with soft, smooth tannins and a rich, refreshing finish. This wine is perfect pairing for grilled fish or white dishes, including spring favourites such as grilled salmon or roast pork and crackling.
Founded in 1978, Mark West wines have always aimed to crafting remarkable wines that deliver exceptional quality. Since their beginnings they’ve been devoted to Pinot Noir, drawing their inspiration from the world-famous winemakers of Burgundy to showcase the aromas, flavours and textures that make their wines unique.
Price: £11
Where to buy: Sainsbury’s and Ocado
Clos du Bois Merlot 2019
Clos du Bois wines are spectacular favourites reflecting the winery’s accessible and refined winemaking style. Working with a family of trusted growers from some of the best vineyards across California, each vintage is crafted to achieve balance, intensity, and true varietal character. Lush fruit flavours and a juicy, supple palate are the hallmarks of the Clos du Bois style.
This classic rich and ripe Merlot displays aromas of ripe black cherry, brown spice and toasted oak. Each sip is rich in texture with notes of concentrated black fruit and mocha. This wine is a great pairing with a variety of warming game dishes including pasta ragù and roast pheasant. It’s also a fabulous option for a host of vegetarian dishes including grilled, spiced cauliflower steaks, nut roasts and Asian stir fries. The fruit character also makes it a great option for chocolate puddings and fresh fruit.
Price: £12
Where to buy: Ocado
Wynns The Siding 2020
This Cabernet Sauvignon from Coonawarra, Australia boasts classic, fresh aromatics of blackberry and mint which are accentuated by subtle dried lavender and white sage. Red cherry and plum are contrasted by notes of moss and earth. The wine is enhanced by fine oak and elegant tannins, finishing with a hint of thyme. One for your Sunday lamb roast.
Price: £15
Where to buy: Tesco
Errazuriz Wild Ferment Pinot Noir 2021
This Chilean Pinot Noir, from the Errazuriz wine estate located in the Aconcagua Valley, is crafted with a nod to Burgundy tradition: natural wild yeast fermentation has imparted maximum complexity and charm. Light and perfumed, this wine pairs well with chicken and turkey dishes.
Price: £15.20
Where to buy: Decanter
Señorío de La Eralta Gran Reserva 2016, Rioja
Scored as one of the top 100 wines in the recent ‘Best of Spain’ tasting, this Rioja is cherry red and bright in colour with hues of ochre. The prominent aromas are of ripe blackberries and black pepper spice.
As a Gran Reserva wine this has spent two years in a combination of American and French oak barrels and a further three years in bottle. This has produced a wine which is full and complex. The palate is rounded and velvety with elegant tannins with a long finish. This is a wine which will repay you if you give it time to breathe before drinking. It is rare to find such a great value Gran Reserva Rioja.
Price: £15.50
Where to buy: wickhamwine.co.uk
Louis Jadot Château des Jacques Moulin à Vent 2019
Château des Jacques is a wine estate in the Moulin-à-Vent appellation of northern Beaujolais, producing red and white wines from Gamay and Chardonnay across numerous geographical denominations in the region.
Produced from a blend of eight great terroirs of Moulin-A-Vent, from 100% hand-harvested Gamay, this is a powerful and rich red with supple tannins and elegant fruit, resulting in a versatile wine.
Price: £18
Where to buy: Sainsbury’s
Contino Reserva 2018
The enviable reputation of this sought-after Reserva is well-deserved. A careful selection of hand-harvested estate grown grapes – grown in the alluvial and limestone soils surrounding the winery, which is situated in a meander of the Ebro river – are nurtured carefully in the winery before 24 months barrel ageing in historic cellars. This results in a lovely deep Rioja with liquorice and berries notes, and a subtle spicy hint.
Price: £25
Where to buy: Waitrose
Journey’s End The Griffin Syrah 2016
The Griffin Syrah is a youthful yet complex South African wine displaying violets and cherry with white pepper on the nose. The use of American oak adds subtle caramel notes and, although rich and succulent, silky polished tannins provide structure and an elegant lingering finish which will develop well in the bottle up until 2026.
Price: £26
Where to buy: Ocado
Domaine Bousquet Ameri Organic Malbec, Single Vineyard, Gualtallary, Argentina 2019
Ameri is the flagship wine from Argentina’s Domaine Bousquet estate. As well as being a single vineyard expression, it is also ‘specific cluster’ selected. The grapes are sourced from the highest vineyard in the estate, at over 4,000 feet, in the sub-region of Gualtallary in the foothills of The Andes.
The conditions here are near-perfect for Malbec grapes, with intense daytime sunlight and huge day/night temperature differentials. This results in grapes with increased levels of sugar, acid, flavour and aromatics. The resulting wine is velvety, complex, with sweet tannins and a smooth, rich, seamless finish.
Price: £28
Where to buy: Vintage Roots
UB40’s Red Red Wine Bordeaux Supérieur 2018
Celebrating one of the most famous reggae bands, UB40, and one of their most iconic tunes, UB40’s Red Red Wine Bordeaux Supérieur is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This cuvee is a unique rhythmic expression of this famous wine region and boasts a deep red contemplative colour. Rich, seductive, dark cherry notes with assertive and balanced oak, this smooth, easy to drink wine offers an excellent balance and long finish.
Price: £28.50
Where to buy: eminentwines.com
Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
For the perfect pairing with your Easter lamb served with spring vegetables, try a new world Pinot Noir, such as Elk Cove Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Elk Cove is one of Oregon’s oldest and most respected wineries – wines have been made here since 1977 by the Campbell family, and today, Adam Campbell works with his parents as the full time winemaker, keeping the business family-owned and run. The estate covers 80 ha in four distinct sites all in the prestigious Northern Willamette Valley.
Price: £32.50
Where to buy: Amathus Drinks
Peter Falke Signature ‘Kailani’ Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Stellenbosch
This superb wine has rich, dark purple hues with exquisite aromas of raspberry, cassis and cedar wood. The palate has notes of red fruits with dense, smooth tannins and a beautiful lingering finish. Pair this with fattier steaks like ribeye and sirloin, or try it with roast lamb.
Only the very finest grapes went into the wine – bunches were handpicked in the vineyard, leaving all the sunburnt berries on the vine. Once de-stemmed, a second hand sorting selection was made. The wine was lightly pressed and matured for 18 months in French oak barrels. Twenty percent went into first fill oak and the rest into second and third fill.
The 2017 vintage is the winner of many high profile accolades including the prestigious Decanter World Wine Awards Platinum medal, where it scored 97 pts.
Price: £55
Where to buy: wickhamwine.co.uk
Sparkling
Roger Goulart Brut Reserva Cava 2019
The Roger Goulart Brut Reserva Cava 2019 is a long ageing Cava of strong character from its ageing on lees. Yellow in colour with golden reflections, it’s bright with fine bubbles. On the nose it is creamy, highlighting the fruity notes, with a background of toasted nuts, while it is fresh on the palate, offering a silky and structured sip.
Price: £18.35
Where to buy: The Surrey Wine Cellar
Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé 2017
This vintage pink sparkling from Graham Beck is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. With a beautiful salmon pink hue, there are noticeable ripe blueberries and a subtle spiciness from the Pinot Noir with creamy complexity from the Chardonnay. Pinot Noir Rosé 2017 has an elegant, creamy mousse and flavours of ripe strawberry and raspberry. Try pairing it with smoked salmon canapés or a red-fruit-based dessert.
Price: £19.99
Where to buy: Majestic
ThinK Wine Prosecco
ThinK’s Prosecco is made from organic Glera grapes, and is an inviting light lemon colour, with straw-yellow reflections and a vibrant effervescence. It is made with less sugar than other Proseccos, delivering a cleaner and fresher taste, which makes it the perfect wine for spring and early summer. On the palate, ThinK’s Prosecco’s vibrant acidity is beautifully balanced with moreish green fruits and light tropical notes on the finish.
Price: £20.99
Where to buy: ThinK wine group
ThinK PinK Sparkling Rosé
ThinK PinK Sparkling Rosé is made from organic Pinot Grigio grapes, and is a delicate salmon pink in colour, with rich effervescence in the glass. Lower in sugar than other wines, the delicious aromas of soft red berry fruits, including strawberry and raspberry along with fresh gooseberries, make it ideal to enjoy in warmer weather. On the palate, ThinK PinK Sparkling Rosé’s refreshing grapefruit acidity is balanced with summer fruits, with a cranberry finish.
Price: £20.99
Where to buy: ThinK wine group
Graham Beck Ultra Brut 2016
With a viridescent hue, this Cap Classique opens up with a lively bouquet of lemon zest and brioche notes. The rich, complex palate is perfectly balanced by fresh acidity and an exceptionally refined mousse – a benchmark of the 2016 vintage. This South African sparkling wine is endowed with a deliciously creamy texture and a rewarding finish and is the quintessence of the Graham Beck style.
Price: £24
Where to buy: Vinvm and AllAboutWine
Chapel Down Brut NV
The bestselling Brut NV from award-winning English Sparkling Winemakers, Chapel Down, is the perfect gift to honour the best. Enjoy some bubbles from the comfort of your own home, where the warm aromas of red apple and hints of strawberry sweeten the occasion. This liquid works as an aperitif and pairs perfectly with variations of fish like salmon. Available in a gift box as a present, it is the perfect tipple to sip and share on any special day.
Price: £28
Where to buy: Chapel Down
Louis Pommery England
36 hectares of Louis Pommery England vines were planted between 2017 and 2022 and are set on rolling Hampshire Hills at Pinglestone Estate, featuring the renowned grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris.
This English sparkling wine has freshness and finesse thanks to the yellow citrus aromas that emerge initially, while it is a lovely and delicate pale straw yellow in colour. On the second nose, this finesse is enveloped in white fruit aromas, predominantly pear, followed by vine-ripened peach. These aromatic notes are heightened on the palate, offering a beautiful balance and a rich harmony.
Price: £29.99
Where to buy: Ocado, Majestic
Heidsieck and Co. Monopole Rosé Top Brut NV
Heidsieck and Co. Monopole is one of Champagne’s oldest and most respected Champagne houses. Established in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck in Epernay, Heidsieck and Co. Monopole was one of the original Grande Marques of Champagne.
Their Champagnes are produced using the traditional method; grape varieties Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier are carefully selected from key regions before undertaking the precise process of transforming them into Champagne over three to five years minimum. The fine elegant flavours of this rosé work perfectly for a summery strawberry tart.
Price: £34.99
Where to buy: Ocado
Ridgeview Fitzrovia Rosé
Ridgeview Fitzrovia rosé is a sparkling wine for those who prefer a delicate salmon colour tipple that brings freshness and finesse with notes of raspberry, citrus and honey.
Perfect with pudding or paired with lobster, smoked salmon or strawberries – ideal as part of your Coronation or for your Easter weekend celebrations.
Price: £36
Where to buy: ridgeview.co.uk
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Personalised Gift Box
Containing a 75cl bottle of Moët & Chandon’s Impérial Brut and a gold calligraphy pen ready to personalise the beautiful gift box with whatever special message you desire, this gift set is the perfect way to add that special touch.
Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut is the most accomplished and universal expression of its style. It reflects the diversity of the three Champagne grapes and the richness of the region’s best vineyards to reveal the magic of the world’s most loved Champagne.
Distinguished by a bright fruitiness, a seductive palate and an elegant maturity, Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut’s colour is an elegant golden straw yellow with amber highlights. Its aromas reveal an exotic fruitiness – yellow peach, plum – with floral nuances (lime blossom) and elegant blond notes (brioche and fresh nuts). As for the palate, it is seductive and generous, combining intensity with roundness, fullness with suppleness, followed by a lively crisp finish to reveal the magical balance of Champagne. Simply perfect and timeless.
Price: £44.99
Where to buy: thebottleclub.com
Champagne Jacober, Brut, The Royal British Legion Reveille
Champagne Jacober’s vines grow on terroirs in the heart of the Champagne region, characterised by their unique geology and climate. The art of blending requires the selection and harmonizing of wines from different areas and grape varieties, and even from different years, to create a wine that perfectly expresses the style of Champagne Jacober.
A delicate nose dominated by hazelnuts, with hints of fudge; superb length, smooth with subtle notes of grilled brioche, pine nuts and light tobacco.
Created in partnership with the Royal British Legion (RBL), the name is inspired by the music which follows The Last Post and Two Minute Silence at Remembrance services. The centenary trio of champagnes gives ten percent of every bottle sale to the RBL charity to help provide life-long support to the Armed Forces community.
Price: £45
Where to buy: eminentwines.com
Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV
A benchmark rosé from Champagne Taittinger, this is uniquely packaged in clear glass to show off its delicate salmon pink hues. Its aromas are fresh with wild strawberries and a hint of spice, making for the perfect aperitif, while also being delicious with light, fruity puddings.
Price: £55.65
Where to buy: Sainsburys , Majestic, champagnedirect.co.uk
Herzog Special Reserve Champenoise Chardonnay
From Herzog wineries comes this incredibly elegant Chardonnay, produced in the classic French style. It’s a product of the Russian River Valley, an American Viticultural Area in California. Sweet and complex, it’s bursting with citrus and orchard fruits. Packaged in a glamourous gold and silver design this bottle is certainly one for special occasions.
Price: £58.41
Where to buy: thewhiskyworld.com
Hattingley Valley King’s Cuvée 2015
A very limited release, Hattingley Valley’s King’s Cuvée 2015 is a new vintage of the award-winning King’s Cuvée that is pale golden in colour and made from a premium blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. A soft, creamy and spicy wine, the King’s Cuvée 2015 is deep and rich, yet with a refreshing bright, crisp acidity and a long, complex finish. On the nose, vibrant citrus aromas are layered with sweet honey and nuts, smoothly integrated with flavours of brioche, vanilla and creamy oak.
The wine is 100% barrel fermented and has been aged for seven months in oak barrels, before being placed on lees to mature for six years.
Whilst a perfect pour to enjoy now, the King’s Cuvée 2015 boasts a shelf life of eight years so will just continue to get better and better.
Price: £85
Where to buy: Hattingley Valley
Hattingley Valley King’s Rosé 2015
A royally good sparkling rosé, Hattingley Valley’s first ever King’s Rosé 2015 is comprised of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. Boasting an ethereal pale pink hue, this delicate sparkling wine provides generous aromas of freshly baked brioche, sweet yet tart raspberry and soft, gentle flavours of red cane fruit. The wine has an underlying crisp acidity that provides a thrilling zest to every sip, and a perfect balance alongside long, persistent flavours of red apple and sweet first-pick strawberries.
The King’s Rosé 2015 is 100% barrel fermented and aged for seven months in oak barrels for a softer, creamier wine. Available on its own or in a beautiful gift box, this premium pink fizz makes the perfect pick for an extra special gift.
Price: £95
Where to buy: Hattingley Valley
Champagne Charles Orban, Cuveé Roger Daltrey
The Champagne Charles Orban, Cuveé Roger Daltrey is a collaboration between Roger Daltrey and Eminent Wines, introduced to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary, and is known affectionately as the official Champagne of Rock’ n’ Roll.
Representing the perfect expression of the three grape varieties used in Champagne (Champagne 40%, Pinot Noir 45% and Pinot Meunier 15%), expect a creamy texture with fine, lively bubbles and a powerful and structured palate. This Champagne is a rich gold in colour with a delicate nose dominated by citrus fruit with hints of fudge and brioche aromas, subtle notes of honey and pine nuts.
All of Roger’s proceeds from selling the Champagne head to Teen Cancer America – a charity founded by Roger Daltrey and fellow band member, lead guitarist, and songwriter Pete Townsend – and to support Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK.
Price: £95
Where to buy: eminentwines.com
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Prices are correct at time of writing.
