Sainsbury's has called on wine experts to recommend the best bottles currently available in its stores, just in time for the warm weather. With a 25% discount when buying six or more bottles, shoppers can stock up on everything from crisp whites to sparkling options.
Luke Flunder, a wine expert with over 215,000 followers on social media, highlights a Crémant from Alsace as a standout fizz. He describes it as having "crisp apple and citrus, a gentle brioche note, and a clean finish," praising its balance. Jane Peyton, founder of the School of Booze, recommends a Cava from Spain's oldest winery, Codorniu, noting its green apple aromatics and zesty citrus flavours.
For white wine lovers, Peyton suggests a Gewürztraminer with "flamboyant lychee and rose petal aromatics" and a slight sweetness that pairs well with spicy dishes. Flunder recommends a South African Chenin Blanc, calling it "rich and textured" with ripe pear and honey notes, offering unexpected depth for its price.
In the rosé category, Peyton picks a wine from Provence with juicy peach and melon flavours, ideal for sipping in the sun. Flunder praises a delicate rosé that "overdelivers for the price," with bright strawberry and raspberry notes. For red wine, Flunder recommends a Beaujolais from Brouilly, describing it as balanced with ripe plum and blackberry flavours, perfect for summer with a slight chill.
