With Easter just a few days away, I will of course be drinking both English Sparkling and English still wine, whilst taking a much needed rest and catching up with family and friends. English Sparkling is naturally the perfect bubbly to celebrate with, but I also wanted to look at a couple of the best still whites available, and where to buy them from.
With all the sweets and cake consumed over Easter, I also wanted to explore a couple of wines suitable for those with a sweeter tooth. The two I’ve selected are quite different, but provide a perfect partner for both cheese and desserts. Both of these wines provide a surprising insight into the English wine industry and I'm sure will go down a treat.
So what will I be drinking over the Easter weekend? Well, as well as one or two of the wines I have mentioned above, I’ve also treated myself to a bottle of the newly released Blanc de Blancs 2009 from Nyetimber. With a move back to reintroducing malolactic fermentation and partial use of new French oak – I expect this wine to be indulgent, creamy and complex.
I simply can’t wait to pop open a bottle on Easter Sunday!
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