The team at City Matters have put together a list of wines for you to try this summer. You can thank us later.
Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay
If you’re looking for an elegant white wine to elevate your summer social and dining occasions, Penfolds Bin 311 Chardonnay is the perfect choice.
A cool climate Australian Chardonnay that sits alongside the best of Burgundy’s whites, Bin 311 looks beautiful in the glass with its delicate pale straw hue, with inviting aromas of subtle white stone fruits, lemon, lime and even delicate pastries to follow. Upon tasting, luscious flavours of honeydew melon, white peach, cashew and nougat abound, alongside a subtle minerality that marks this wine out as an exemplar of Penfolds’ much loved contemporary chardonnay style. Perfectly suited to a variety of summer dishes, from grilled chicken salads to barbecued salmon steaks, this is a wine to savour this summer.
Buy Bin 311 from Waitrose for £29.99.
Gordon Ramsay Intenso Rosso
Led by taste, not tradition, award-winning Gordon Ramsay Intenso Rosso has been curated in partnership with renowned chef and restaurateur and Italian winemaker Alberto Antonini. It combines Gordon’s passion for quality with the heart and soul of Italian winemaking and has been awarded the Drinks Business Gold and Decanter World Wine Awards. With vibrant notes of fresh redcurrant and blackberry, Intenso Rosso has a bright, intense ruby red colour. On the palate it is textural with depth and juiciness, intense and approachable tannins. One to try this summer.
Gordon Ramsay Intenso Rosso is currently available at leading UK supermarkets, including Tesco, Morrisons, and Asda, priced at an RRP of £8.50 per bottle.
Burn Valley
For 2024, Burn Valley has launched a record number of ten new vintages, which include: Bacchus 23, Schonburger 23, Solaris 23, Marsh Red 23, Solar 23, Chalk Bed Reserve 22, Regent 22, Chardonnay 22, Sparkling Rose 21 and Blanc de Blanc 21. Notable wines to date have been Pinot Gris 22, Solar Late harvest 21, Pinot Blanc 20, Pinot Rose 20, Regent 19, Bacchus 19. They have high hopes for their Chardonnay 22, Wild Ferment Pinot 22 and Chalk Bed Reserve 22.
http://www.burnvalleyvineyard.co.uk
Chosen by Majestic Greek Red
Majestic’s newest own-label blend of Agiorgitiko and Syrah. Following the huge success of our own-label Greek White, Greece Buyer, Jono Tiffany, has brought in a red equivalent, made by Kintonis Winery in the Peloponnese. £9.99 Mix Any Six / £11.29 per bottle
Domaine le Pive Organic Rose
From Camargue in France, a very pale ‘gris’ rose crafted by sixth-generation winemaker Brigitte Jeanjean.
San Leonino Chianti DOCG
A delicious, traditional Chianti from Italy’s second Master of Wine. It is said that Fattoria di San Leonino has been making wine since 1043, with ancient documents reporting the 1444 harvests describing the vineyard as “that good wine which sells so well”. £11.99 Mix Any Six / £15.99 Single Bottle.
Nozeco Spritz
Tasting Notes: This wine has fresh and subtle aromas of orange and grapefruit, with a nice balance between acidity and sweetness.
Pairing Notes: With subtle hints of citrus fruits, this very refreshing sparkling drink makes a perfect apéritif or accompaniment to desserts such as lemon tart.
Price & Retailer: £4, Morrisons
https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-spritz-608697011
Nectar & Nature IGP Méditerranée Rosé
Tasting Notes: With nature captured in every drop of their wine, a freshness reveals delicate notes of red fruits, cumulating a charming and beautifully balanced finish.
Pairing Notes: This rosé perfectly accompanies flavourful dishes such as tapas. It can also be enjoyed on its own as an apéritif.
Price & Retailer: £6.50, Morrisons
https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nectar-nature-igp-mediterranee-rose-631663011
Parad’Isula
Tasting Notes: A distinctive bottle and an evocative Corsican name for this rosé, Parad’Isula means paradise island. Its terroir benefits from a Mediterranean climate with mountain influences and is made using Native grape varieties Nielluccio and Sciaccarello combined with Grenache. This Corsican rosé is beautifully pale and delicate, with fresh and aromatic notes.
Pairing Notes: The perfect accompaniment to dishes with Mediterranean flavours. Try with aziminu. the island’s version of bouillabaisse. It usually features red mullet, sea bream, and scorpion fish stewed with bay leaves, saffron and fennel.
Price & Retailer: £9, Tesco
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/317766115
Under a Tenner
Château Tanunda Established 1890 Chardonnay 2022
12.5%
£9.99 | Waitrose
In the ‘Established’ the Chardonnay grape shows its great versatility reflecting the natural gifts of Australia’s pristine climate. At first, bright fresh and lifted aromas are present, on a second look there is the complexity of this variety with fig, cashew, and mineral flavours. A lovely supple palate, refreshing flavours and light creamy texture lead you to a lovely soft finish.
Cune Cava Brut NV
11.5%
£16.99 | Majestic
Crafted in the traditional method, this classic example of Spain’s signature sparkling offers excellent value for those looking for quality bubbles. It’s elegant and creamy with notes of ripe apple and freshly toasted bread. Perfect for celebratory sipping.
Villa Maria Blush Sauvignon 2022
12.5%
RRP £10.50 | Asda, Morrisons, Tesco
Blush Sauvignon reveals vibrant aromas of passionfruit and fresh herbs, with a splash of Merlot adding floral blossom and delicate red berry notes. The cool climate within New Zealand’s wine-growing regions provides freshness and natural acidity. Enjoy with fish and shellfish or pizza and pasta.
Amandla ‘Our Freedom’ Blush (Rosé) 2023 is a blend of 97% Chenin Blanc & 3% Pinotage and is deep in colour and bold in style. Amandla Blush retails at £9.50 at Sainsbury’s and it’s on offer at just £7 until Tuesday 27th August.
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