Cheers to EastEr!

Whether it’s ham, lamb or simnel and jam, it’s worth chinking glasses to something special this Easter…

THE CLASSIC RED

Finest Barolo DOCG, £16, Tesco located among the langhe hills of Italy, this is a special supermarket treat with a rich, full body, oaky tones, and notes of dried herbs and roses. It tastes great with pinky cuts of Easter lamb.

THE DELICATE RED

Animus Douro, £4.99, Aldi From Portugal’s Douro Valley, this medium to full bodied wine combines three grapes that go together like birds of a feather. they make a delicate bouquet that’s perfect for an Easter lunch.

THE DRY WHITE

Chablis, £11, Tesco this zesty fresh Chablis has a classic, long mineral finish, and any leftover drops make it the classic cooking wine. the region of Chablis produces wonderful wines with no oaky undertones.

DRY & SPARKLING

Taste the Difference Crémant de Loire Rosé,

£11, Sainsbury’s the perfect drink to accompany our hot cross buns on p161. It’s a really elegant fizz, bursting with vibrant redcurrant flavours and notes of melon.

THE SWEET ONE

Bradshaw Pinot Noir, £4.98, Asda Veering on the sweet side with tropical notes, this bargain Romanian bottle still has enough acidity to keep it in check and would work beautifully with our salmon on p155.

SPECIAL FIZZ

Pommery Brut Rosé Champagne, £47.99*, Ocado What could be more springlike than this cheerful rosé? With fine, persistent bubbles, this is the showstopper to drink with berries. a perfect Mother’s Day gift too.