Wines for Dad
(by Peter Richards MW & Susie Barrie MW)
Well, they don’t really have to be for Dad.
It’s Father’s Day on 21st June in the UK. These are a few recommendations to treat yourself – or anyone else who particularly deserves it, Dads (or ourselves) included!
Cheers!
White
- Saint-Aubin Blanc 1er Cru 2013, Domaine Gérard Thomas et Filles (£20 per bottle down from £25 when you buy 2+, Majestic until 31st Aug 2015) – toasty delicious white Burgundy. A real treat.
- Zenato Villa Flora Lugana (£7.99 down from £9.99, Waitrose until 30th June 2015) – delicious, great value Italian white. Really versatile with food.
Rosé
- Château de Berne Rosé 2014, Côtes de Provence (Majestic: £27.50 per magnum or £11.24 on offer down from £14.99 when you buy 2+ bottles until 31st August 2015) – this summer is all about rosé in magnums. Think pink!
Red
- Torre del Falco Nero di Troia (£5.99 down from £7.99, Waitrose until 30th June 2015) – lovely supple easy-going red. Dangerously moreish.
- Domaine du Grapillon d’Or 2013 Gigondas, Rhône, France (£19.99 Waitrose and waitrosecellar.com) – mini Chateaneuf-du-Pape. Rich and grizzly.
Fizz
- Didier Ducos Absolu Meunier Brut NV (£36.00 M&S) – go on, treat yourself…
- L’Extra par Langlois Brut NV, Crémant de Loire (£9.99 down from £14.99, Majestic) – great value fizz.
Cheeky beer
- Chapel Down Curious Brew (£14.99 for 12 bottles down from £17.99, Majestic) – totally refreshing brew from Kent.