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Celler Can Descregut, Reserva Corpinnat Brut Nature, Catalonia, Spain 2019 O

£17.58 Jascots at Home

Lots of aromas fighting for position here: scorched lemon and green apple melding into smoky, bready, flintiness. Toast and candlewax notes edge their way in on the palate, too. Impressive concentration and intensity at the price. NE Alcohol 11.5%

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Bowler & Brolly, Specially Selected English Sparkling Rosé Brut, Surrey, England NV

£15.99 Ald i

Made by Denbies for Aldi, under its Bowler & Brolly label, this good-value pink fizz is a blend of 49% Seyval with Pinots Meunier and Noir in support. It delivers tart red berry notes alongside ripe citrus and orchard fruit crunch. TG Alc 12%

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Lay & Wheeler, Eva Fricke Riesling, Rheingau, Germany 2020

£19.50 Lay & Wheeler

This Riesling, made by Rheingau pioneer Eva Fricke, is one of the best wines in Lay & Wheeler’s own-label range. The nose blooms with sultry

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