SEASONAL BUYS
Dominio de la Vega, Expression Cava Brut, Utiel-Requena, Spain 2018
£16.50 Jeroboams
A great festive fizz, fresh and zesty on the nose with a lovely dry palate comprising rich citrus fruits, apricot and just the right amount of bitter orange peel. Complex, with a liveliness that makes it perfect for aperitifs as well as with food. GH Alcohol 11.5%
Sainsbury’s, Taste the Difference Reserva Cava Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain 2017
£9 Sainsbury’s
Made for Sainsbury’s by Codorníu, this vintage Cava is great value. Bready citrus aromas with a touch of honeyed peach, then a vibrant citrus palate with nuts and nougat. Super-fresh, with focused acidity and brisk bubbles. JS Alc 12%
Caruso & Minini, Naturalmente Bio Catarratto, Sicily, Italy 2020
£13.99-£14.99 Bin End Wines, The Fine Wine Co
This organic Catarratto is grown near Marsala at 400m. It’s a textural wine with bright, mineral acidity and yellow fruit, pear and apple flavours. The leesy, stone fruit finish displays subtle spices. JB Alc 13%
