Grapefruit kick
Cave de L’Ormarine, Cuvée Conchylia, Picpoul de Pinet, Languedoc, France 2020. £9, Marks & Spencer, alc 13%
With its signature tangy freshness and saline finish, Picpoul de Pinet's popularity shows no signs of abating. This example, from one of the top co-operatives, offers great value for its flavours of white peach, preserved lemon and a grapefruit kick.
Perfect with charcuterie
Giovanni Rosso, Donna Margherita, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmont, Italy 2018. £14.79, All About Wine, alc 13%
A pleasing savoury edge to the cherry and plum aromas of this juicy, easy-drinking wine leads to nice depth of brambly and cherry fruit, buoyed by vibrant acidity. Great value-and perfect with a plate of charcuterie.
Ageworthy rosé
Dido, La Solució Rosa de Venus la Universal, Montsant, Spain 2018. £13, Justerini…
