Once you’ve lit the coals and the patio is disappearing in a cloud of smoke, pop the cork on a bottle of Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc Brut NV (12.99 Majestic). It’s an outstanding quality New Zealand fizz that leaves other tastless, boring fizzies far behind.
With grapefruit, melon and a hint of strawberry, It’s very dry with all the fruity’kick’ of the sauvignon blanc grape and a nice, long breadcrust finish signifying a well made wine.
This premium white from Invivio’s recently introduced range displays big, tropical aromas of lychees and mandarin which are followed by a long, grassy, lemon acidity. It’s a wine that is made for olive oil and garlic coated fish that has just started to caramelise at the edges.
Do not underestimate this ubiquitous Rioja wine. It’s rich and warm with cherry, cranberry and rowan jelly sweetness enhanced with vanilla and spiced gingercake.
Now let’s get this going before the clouds return;
but where did i put those matches?