ON THE GRAPEVINE

BY SAM WYLIE HARRIS

If you really want to rock dad’s boat or switch things up a notch with just the right measure of thoughtfulness this Father’s Day (June 19), liquid gifts are a lifesaver and we’ve rounded up some top drops...

PerfectDad Discovery Crate – 12 Beers + Glass (£25, Beer Hawk) A carefully curated crate with Hawk’s dapper dozen. Features six mixed styles from 11 breweries worldwide, including France, Germany, UK and USA.

Faustino 1 Gran Reserva Rioja 2010, Spain (£17, Tesco) If a rich rioja is his go-to, and you’re after a wine you can buy without hesitation, treat daddy dearest to this impressive red – rated 94 points by wine critic James Suckling. Smooth with dark red fruits, hints of vanilla, soft spice, touch of tobacco leaf, oak and a sleek, long finish.

Loch Lomond Open Special Edition 2022, £45, 70cl

(Loch Lomond Whiskies) Never mind his handicap, Loch Lomond is encouraging whisky lovers to swing into Father’s Day with this special release to celebrate its partnership and 150th Open at St Andrew’s in July. A single malt with the precision of a PGA star, it’s aged in American oak casks, finished in claret red wine and described as having an exceptional character with soft fruit, creamy fudge sweetness and oak spice.

Della Vite Prosecco Rosé DOC Millesimato 2021, Italy

(£22.99, The Bottle Club) The Delevingne sisters – Chloe, Poppy and Cara – are behind this hypnotising shade of pink. Hailing from the Valdobbiadene prosecco region in Italy, these coral pink bubbles offer a beautiful stream of red berry fruit flavours, finishing fresh and fashionably on point.

Champagne Palmer & Co Blanc de Blancs NV, France (£53, Waitrose) The daddy of blanc de blancs champagne, Palmer & Co was crowned World Champion Classic Blanc de Blancs at the 2021 Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. Made exclusively from chardonnay grapes, the delicate silky palate has beguiling floral aromas, soft citrusy notes and hint of almonds.