FOOD & DRINK

SUPERB CHAR DONNAY Morrisons West Australian Chardonnay 2018, Australia, £8.25, Morrisons

A good, honest expression of modern chardonnay with teasing tropical aromas on the nose, attractively ripe and juicy flavours of peach and citrus fruits in a creamy but crisp style, topped with refreshing acidity for a fresh, balanced finish. Lively and lightly oaked, an easy-drinking charmer.

M&S Journey’s End Winemaker’s Reserve Chardonnay 2020, Stellenbosch, South Africa, £12, Marks & Spencer stores

There are many rich, rounded chardonnays out there but this one really hits home. A ripe nose of toasty honeysuckle, followed by vanilla, peaches and cream, touch of almond, citrus and tropical fruits with well-judged oak and refreshing acidity keeping the flavours tangy and vibrant. A joyous glass.

Villa Maria Private Bin Chardonnay, East Coast 2019, New Zealand, £9.50, Tesco

Delightfully unrestrained with impeccable freshness and subtle suggestion of oak, an express train of ripe peach and citrusy blossomy fruits make this expression uncomplicated and beautifully refreshing.

Adnams White Burgundy 2019, Cuvée Paul Talmard, Burgundy, France, currently £9.99 (was £10.99), Adnams

Another reason to celebrate chardonnay, this unoaked Burgundy blonde shows real purity of flavour with lovely concentration. Fragrant honeydew melon and peachy aromas lead to an array of tropical fruits.