Bring on the best bubbles

Fizz, bang pop! When it comes to happiness in a glass, you can’t go wrong with a bottle of bubbly. These sparkling wines will stand out from the crowd.

1.Cremant de Loire Rosé Brut, Loire, France, £9.99, Lidl, in-store

With an impressive 90 points (outstanding) from Lidl’s master of wine, this cremant is a great alternative to champagne – and what a beauty from the romantic Loire Valley.

A beguiling ballet slipper pink, attractive strawberry aromas combine with delicate red fruits, followed by a fine mousse with delicious depth and touches of creamy cherry fruit. Love at first sip.

2.Gentle Riot Sparkling Rosé 2021, Bordeaux, France, £14.99, Laithwaites

A shimmering, salmon pink sparkle from the red wine capital of the world - and crowned with a cap.

Made from merlot, there’s definitely grapey fruit notes on the nose with hints of herbs, while the core of fresh strawberry and redcurrant fruit coasts effortlessly along, with a touches of lemon sherbet on the finish. Lots of fun and enticingly different.

3.Bird in Hand Sparkling Rosé Wine, Australia, £16, Tesco

The third rosé on our list, baby pink is definitely the colour to sink this summer. Full of strawberry-scented, cherry charm with blossomy, citrusy aromas, it’s soft and rounded with beautifully balanced acidity and sunny deliciousness. Easy drinking, imagine sipping it seated in a dreamy outdoor sun-trap with climbing roses, deckchair and smoked salmon sarnie.

4.Asquith

Gardens Traditional English Sparkling Wine, £16.50, Asda

A delicious introduction to British bubbly, here we have a pretty pale fizz with a flourish of honeysuckle, ripe apples and zesty lime on the nose, similar flavours unfold with a lively character, biscuity note and delightfully crisp finish.

One to enjoy with classic cucumber sandwiches.