TREND WATCH: WINES THAT SAVE OCEANS

Two recent launches are working with clean-ocean charities to raise money and awareness. Australian label Hidden Sea works with the ReSea Project to remove and recycle 10 plastic bottles from oceans and rivers for every bottle of wine it sells. They aim to remove 1 billion single-use plastic bottles by 2030. The range of four wines – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and a rosé – are grown in limestone vineyards, home to the fossilised whale that appears on every bottle.

Meanwhile Coastal Reserve works with Plastic Oceans Europe (see details on plasticoceans.org), donating 20p per bottle sold to the non-profit organisation, which promotes change in consumer behaviour, corporate and public policy on single-use plastics. The range includes a French Sauvignon Blanc, Spanish Merlot and Pinot Grigio Rosato from Italy. Look out for the vegan-friendly wines in restaurants and bars.

These new labels join Sea Change, launched in 2019, which supports ocean conservation through partnerships with key ocean and marine charities. The eco-friendly, sustainable range includes a Provence rosé, Prosecco and the Dolphin label Chardonnay and Negroamaro from Puglia, which are both available at Amazon UK. All three brands are also vegan.

THE HIDDEN SEA, SAUVIGNON BLANC, SOUTH AUSTRALIA 2020 89 £9 Sainsburys

Lots of varietal typicity here, with zesty lime and gooseberry aromas. The crisp, fruity palate is packed with lemon and lime citrus, backed by good acidity and a zingy gooseberry finish. Alc 12%