– For the oyster lover – Calvet Sancerre Rosé (complex pale pink rosé, £16.99) (perfect match for oysters).

Tasting Notes: This pale pink rosé is complex and rich with aromas of small red fruits. It has a round and mellow palate with a lovely and fresh lingering finish.

Pairing Notes: This light, fruity and dry rosé is delightful when paired with shellfish and seafood. It is the perfect match for oysters, grilled shrimp, and goats cheese.

Price & Retailer: £16.99, Waitrose

Retail Link: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/products/calvet-sancerre-rose/856141-343674-343675

 

– Memories of a Mediterranean holiday – Calvet Rosé Cap D’Adge (well rounded and aromatic, £9)

Calvet Rosé Cap D’Adge

Tasting Notes: The Calvet IGP Cap d’Agde Côtes de Thau reveals a bright, delicate pale pink colour. Made from selected grapes between the Mediterranean Sea and the hills of the Thau Pond, this rosé is fresh, round, well-balanced, juicy on the palate, and offers a lingering aromatic finish.

Pairing Notes: Pairs perfectly with Mediterranean cuisine, such as pasta, pizza, and tapas. It can also be enjoyed on its own as a refreshing apéritif.

Price & Retailer: £9, Morrisons

Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/rose-calvet-cap-d-adge-igp-cotes-de-thau-480686011

 

– A rosé for a spice lover –  Fleurs de Prairie Luberon Rosé (fresh with peach and exotic fruit, £10)

Fleurs de Prairie Luberon Rosé

Tasting Notes: On tasting, a fresh and generous palate reveals notes of lemon, exotic fruits, and peach from the vines. The fresh and long finish continues with persistent citrus aromas.

Pairing Notes: A rosé that will be very appreciated as an apéritif or to accompany seafood dishes with spice, such as fish curry.

Price & Retailer: £10, Morrisons

Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/fleurs-de-prairie-luberon-523744011

 

 

 

FOOD PAIRINGS

Enjoy with baked Camembert – Moillard Bourgogne Gamay (rich with blackcurrant and blackberries, £14)

Moillard Bourgogne Gamay 

Tasting Notes: This rich, generous wine offers aromas of blackcurrant and blackberries. Subtle tannins reveals a full and round finish.

Pairing Notes: An excellent accompaniment to soft cheeses such as brie or goats cheese. This red goes especially well alongside baked camembert with fresh bread and a sweet red onion chutney.

Price & Retailer: £14, Morrisons

Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/moillard-bourgogne-gamay-633219011

 

 

 

 

 

For a steak dinner for two – Calvet Prestige Côtes du Rhône Villages (intense with spicy notes, £8)

 
Calvet Prestige Côtes du Rhône Villages
Tasting notes: From the right bank of the Rhône river, opposite Avignon, this red is a deep ruby colour with a fine and powerful nose and delicious red fruit like strawberries, blackberries, currants and spices. This rich and ripe intense Rhone Valley wine is very round and warm on the palate with typical spicy notes.
Pairing Notes: This bold red is delicious when paired with steak, accompanied with homemade chips and horseradish sauce. 
Price & Retailer: £8, Tesco
Retail Link: https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/278418150

FIZZ

Sparkling in a Beautiful Bottle:

Françios Martenot Crémant de Bourgogne Rosé (fine bubbles, dry and balanced, £18 Ocado)

Tasting Notes:With a pale pink colour and fine bubbles, this Crémant de Bourgogne offers subtle flavours of redcurrant and raspberry. Fruity and lengthy aromas give a dry and balanced finish.

Pairing Notes: Wonderfully enjoyed throughout any special occasion.

Price & Retailer: £18, Ocado

Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/francois-martenot-cremant-de-bourgogne-rose-463706011

 

A Galentine’s gift to treat or share with a best friend – Calvet Crémant Brut Rosé Sparkling (soft and fruity with raspberry and strawberries, £12) 

Tasting Notes: This pale pink sparkling rosé is soft and fruity with raspberry and strawberry flavours. Fine bubbles reveal a balanced acidity and a rounded finish.

Pairing Notes: Enjoy this served chilled to make a delicious apéritif. 

Price & Retailer: £12, Ocado

 

 

A Classic Crémant:

Calvet Crémant de Bordeaux Blanc 

Tasting Notes: A beautiful golden-yellow body with fine and persistent bubbles from the Bordeaux region. This sparkling wine offers a fresh and balanced palate, expressing notes of yellow fruit and toasted brioche touches.

Pairing Notes: Enjoy this served chilled to make a delicious apéritif. 

Price & Retailer: £11, Ocado

Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/calvet-cremant-bordeaux-brut-300422011

 

 

Low/No

Best Saved for Dessert:

Nozeco Still Rosé

Tasting Notes: Beautiful pale pink in colour, this rosé is lively and balanced with notes of strawberry and berry, revealed through floral aromas. 

Pairing Notes: Pairs wonderfully with fruity desserts such as lemon tart or berry cheesecake.

Price & Retailer: £5, Morrisons

Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-still-rose/114439644

 

 

A Red for Cheese Aficionados:

Nozeco Still Merlot 

Tasting Notes: Deep garnet red colour; on the nose, there are intense flavours of red fruits dominated by plum, and on the palate, it is round and velvety with notes of red berries, strawberries and plums. 

Pairing Notes: Ideal with a cheeseboard.

Price & Retailer: £5, Morrisons

Retail Link: https://groceries.morrisons.com/products/nozeco-still-merlot/114436478

 

 

A Pink Sparkling Delight: 

JP. Chenet Sparkling Rosè Delight 5.5%

Tasting Notes: Refreshing and fruity, this low alcohol sparkling rosé has an appealing bouquet of strawberries and and red cherries.

Pairing Notes: Enjoy on its own, or pairs wonderfully with a refreshing fruit platter or dessert.

Price & Retailer: £6, Ocado 

Retail Link: https://www.ocado.com/products/jp-chenet-smooth-fruity-sparkling-light-rose-5-5-265741011