Spring Sips: Wonderful Wines For The New Season
From lighter reds to an array of white wines and sparkling tipples as well as a hefty helping of rosé options, here are our top wine picks to sip on this season.
With the clocks jumping forward and the nights becoming instantly longer, it won’t be long before the scent of barbecues and sounds of excited chatter from gardens fill the air. Longer and warmer days are upon us and to make the most of this we’ll certainly see a rise in social gatherings now that the hibernation period is behind us.
What better way to toast the new season and celebrate spring time get-togethers and Easter events than with a glass of your new favourite wine? From lighter reds to an array of white wines and sparkling tipples as well as a hefty helping of rosé options, here are our top wine picks to sip on this season.
Domaine Gayda La Petite Villa
A testament to the ancestral terroir of Minervois La Livinière, this blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre and Grenache highlights the characteristics of the appellation and the biodiversity of the terroir. Whilst respecting tradition, this organic wine is also in tune with the times.
In the glass, this new AOP Minervois La Livinière cuvée reveals a dark cherry colour with garnet highlights, heralding a full-bodied, expressive wine. On the nose, a bouquet of black fruit and spices reveals notes of black cherry, blackberry and clove. This initial nose is supported by fresh aromas of peppermint and sweet cocoa bean notes. On the palate, a fine structure emerges with a supple, intense attack, offering a pleasant velvety texture and a spicy finish with young but promising tannins. Aromas of black fruit, garrigue, cocoa, pink pepper and fresh tobacco unfold fully, offering a rich, complex taste experience.
Price: £27
Where to buy: domainegayda.com