Five flavoursome white wines to herald summer
Summer seems to have been a long time coming this year with a hard Winter and cool spring, but hopefully warmer days are now here to stay. Time then for some refreshing and flavoursome white wines.
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Summer seems to have been a long time coming this year with a hard Winter and cool spring, but hopefully warmer days are now here to stay. Time then for some refreshing and flavoursome white wines.
Every now and then on my wine travels in Europe, I come across a hotel, restaurant or wine bar that is just perfect. Or at least suits me just perfectly.
With summer just around the corner (we hope!) here are three of my recommendations for easy-drinking white wines from Europe, which are not only great value but also full of character and charm, suitable for a refreshing glass on its own or paired with light summery dishes.
With a winemaking legacy dating back to 1692 and still family owned, Spier Wine Farm is committed to responsible farming practices, with a primary focus on the regeneration of soil fertility, achieved through the use of high-density grazing and organic compost amongst others.
Founded in 1792 in Sanlucar de Barrameda in the far south of Spain, Bodegas Hidalgo is one of the oldest sherry producers in existence. Furthermore, it is still family run, owned and managed today by the eighth generation.