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February is usually dull and dreary. The Christmas break a distant memory and the promise of spring seems a long way away. Valentine’s Day is wonderful if you are in love but if you are not, it does not do much to lift your spirits.
These sparklers will put the fizz into February making any
day feel special.
Flint Vineyard, Charmat Rosé, 2017, Norfolk, England,
ABV12% Berry Bros. & Rudd, bbr.com,
£22.99
England’s first wine produced by the Charmat (tank) method,
the same used in prosecco production. What makes it different from the Italian
favourite is that this has been partially-aged in barrels giving it more
oomph. Deep pink in colour, it oozes flavours of blackcurrants tinged with
raspberries. It has a crunchy, refreshing acidity that makes this an ideal
aperitif.
Anthonij Rupert, L'Ormarins, Brut Rosé, 2015, Western
Cape, South Africa, 12.5% ABV, £19.95, Berry Bros. & Rudd, bbr.com
A delicate salmon-pink in colour, this strawberry and
raspberry-soaked wine enlivens the palette. With hints of biscuit this feisty
number is bursting with energy yet has enough structure to make it a delight to
drink.
Taittinger Brut Champagne Prestige Rosé NV, ABV 12.5%,
£49.99 Waitrose & Partners
This is my go-to rosé champagne. It is consistently good. This special elixir of mesmerising wild strawberry and raspberry is stylish and elegant with just the right amount of play. Smooth on the palette, this is heaven crammed into a bottle.
This is my go-to rosé champagne. It is consistently good. This special elixir of mesmerising wild strawberry and raspberry is stylish and elegant with just the right amount of play. Smooth on the palette, this is heaven crammed into a bottle.
By Daralyn Danns
