THE sun’s out and here are some perfect tipples to go with your July picnic.
An age-old tradition much loved by the Victorians, one of the joys of a picnic is that you can lay out a tempting spread without the worry of formalities and what goes with what.
1.Goose Island 312 Urban Wheat Ale, from beerhawk.co.uk. A refreshing wheat beer from Chicago- it takes its name from the city’s area code.
2. Plumpton Sparkling Rose 2014, East Sussex, from M&S. It has bright strawberry fruit on the nose, with refreshing red fruit flavours and a fresh, crisp finish.
3.Bradshaw Chardonnay, The Illustration Series, Romania, from Asda. A fresh and fruity chardonnay, which offers ripe peach, melon and tropical fruit.
4. Cono Sur Limited Edition Bicicleta Viognier 2015, Chile, from Tesco.
With it’s aromas of orange blossom, white peach and apricot, this is a heady and rich mix.
It has a dry finish and pairs well with lobster or crab and spicy Asian bites.
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