ON THE GRAPEVINE
BY SAM WYLIE HARRIS
If you’re entertaining family and friends over the Easter weekend, chances are you’re after some inspiration. From a casual Good Friday fish supper, to Easter Sunday roast, we’ve got you sorted…
1. Waitrose Prosecco NV, Italy, £6.99, Waitrose
A cracking prosecco in a brut style (so slightly drier than extra dry), this Venetian perennial will be perfect with all your canapés, with its lovely fruity freshness accented by light, floral scents and hints of apple and pear. 2.
Three Gables Winemakers’ Reserve Chenin Blanc 2021, Coastal Region, South Africa, £9.99,
Virgin Wines
Fresh and lively, this snazzy white will jazz up seafood starters and is a star match with sushi and shellfish. A deftly blended chenin with a splash of marsanne and grenache blanc, it stands out for its limey, lemony notes with touches of baked apple and ripe, silky texture with masses of lemony freshness in a really drinkable style.
3. Les Cailloux Dores Chardonnay 2020,
Vin de France, £12.99, £10.99 mix 12 or more, Laithwaites
A ripe, rounded, creamy chardonnay with welljudged oak, it’s labelled as basic vin de France but offers so, so much, with tiers of juicy peach, honeydew, exotic tropical fruits and hint of banana. Full bodied with great fruity intensity and balanced acidity keeping everything in check, great for a Good Friday gourmet fish pie.
4. Kilikanoon Mort’s Block Riesling 2019, Clare Valley, Australia, £17.95, The Whisky Exchange
A sommeliers’ favourite, bone-dry riesling, such as this standout classic from the Clare Valley, offers enough freshness and deliciousness to go gorgeously with seared scallops, sweet chilli and lime prawns, as well as roast chicken and glazed Easter ham. Right on point, aromas of lemon and lime, concentrated citrus flavours with hints of lemon curd are marked with brilliant limey acidity. Worth seeking out.