Wine expert Charlotte Kristensen's bank-holiday BBQ buys
Charlotte’s bank-holiday BBQ buys
Before autumn descends and nights draw in, let’s have one last hurrah: the bank-holiday weekend.
I’m prepping a barbecue and stocking up on party drinks perfect for grilled food: wines redolent of sunshine (let’s hope there is some!) and a zesty canned margarita.
Before autumn descends and nights draw in, let’s have one last hurrah: the bank-holiday weekend
Moth: Margarita (14.9%), £3.90, Tesco.
Here’s a lively, zesty and highly chic canned cocktail, which tastes exactly like the freshly shaken real deal.
It’s the perfect party pick-me-up.
Moth: Margarita (14.9%), £3.90, Tesco
Piccini Bianco Toscana 2022 (12.5%), £8, Asda. Here’s bottled bank holiday cheer!
A fresh and citrussy Tuscan white blend, adorned with enchanting azure, oceanic artwork on the label.
Piccini Bianco Toscana 2022 (12.5%), £8, Asda
Morador Cabernet Franc 2020 (15%), £9.50, Sainsbury’s
This barbecue-perfect red ticks all the boxes – it’s a full-bodied, dark fruited and brooding Argentinian number with hints of smoky herbs and violet.
Morador Cabernet Franc 2020 (15%), £9.50, Sainsbury’s
M de Minuty Côtes de Provence 2022 (13%), £19.99, Waitrose
Provence’s Minuty unveils a limited edition featuring Swedish artist Hanna KL’s playful design, which captures Saint Tropez: carefree and hedonistic.
M de Minuty Côtes de Provence 2022 (13%), £19.99, Waitrose
Baron Amarillo Monastrell Blanc de Noirs 2022 (12%), £6.99, Aldi
This complex and sunny white from southern Spain combines subtle tropical notes with a refreshing hint of saltiness – exquisite with grilled fish.
Baron Amarillo Monastrell Blanc de Noirs 2022 (12%), £6.99, Aldi