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Menestrello, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy NV V £8 Morrisons A mouthwatering Prosecco featuring salted citrus on the nose, and crunchy green fruits with a touch of ripe red apple peel on the palate. Just off-dry, 85% Glera and 15% Pinot Bianco, the 14.5g/L of sugar is refreshed by a solid line of acidity, leading to a clean finish. SW Alcohol 11%

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Château la Canorgue, Luberon, Rhône, France 2021 O

£17.75 Yapp Bros The vines for this blend are grown at altitude on the Montagne du Luberon. 2021 was a cooler vintage, too, so this has a leafy freshness and crisp acidity. Unoaked, it spends four months on fine lees before bottling. Juicy stone fruit, and a sprinkling of herbs. Delightful. AW Alc 13%

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Kurtatsch, Caliz Chardonnay, Alto Adige, Italy 2021

£15.70 Haynes Hanson & Clark A crystalline Chardonnay, with transparent flavours of lemon peel, yellow apple and whiteAlc 13.5%

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