Berkshire


<p>The sun&#8217;s out and the nation&#8217;s reaching for the rosé. Once dismissed as &#8220;lady petrol&#8221;, during the summer months it&#8217;s knocked back with abandon. Woah, there laydee, let&#8217;s keep the hangovers at bay. Fiona Hayes and Katherine Dart of Berkshire-based <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Grape Nectar (opens in a new tab)" href="https://grapeandnectar.com/" target="_blank">Grape Nectar</a> are on a mission to demystify wine and offer superb wines at affordable prices for us all to enjoy. It&#8217;s all all about quality over quantity *note to self*. Let&#8217;s be honest, life is too short (and busy) for hangovers and bad experiences. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Here are Fiona&#8217;s best rosés to whet your whistle this summer…</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br><a href="https://grapeandnectar.com/collections/shop-offers/products/two-bottle-gift-pack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Domaine D'Altugnac Origines Turitelles (opens in a new tab)">Domaine D&#8217;Altugnac Origines Turitelles</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2.png" alt="Domaine D'Altugnac Origines Turitelles" class="wp-image-35787" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2-300x300.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2-500x500.png 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2-150x150.png 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2-768x768.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2-525x525.png 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/Untitled-design-2-200x200.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>This is a Provence style wine, without the price tag. Made from equal parts Grenache, Cinsault &amp; Syrah, the grapes are sourced from vineyards overlooking the Pyrenées in the Languedoc Rousillon sub region of Haut Vallée de L&#8217;Aude. An affordable, accessible rosé produced from a family run business, this wine is perfect for every day drinking.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Available: <a href="https://grapeandnectar.com/collections/shop-offers/products/two-bottle-gift-pack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Grape &amp; Nectar, (opens in a new tab)">Grape &amp; Nectar,</a> Sandys Fishmongers<br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://grapeandnectar.com/collections/shop-offers/products/two-bottle-gift-pack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Etna Rosato, Alberto Graci (opens in a new tab)">Etna Rosato, Alberto Graci</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2.png" alt="Etna Rosato, Alberto Graci" class="wp-image-35785" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2-300x300.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2-500x500.png 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2-150x150.png 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2-768x768.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2-525x525.png 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/2-200x200.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>This wine originates from the incredible region of Mount Etna in Sicily with volcanic soils and altitude, and is produced from the indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape variety. We love how the wine is extremely pale in colour, almost like a white wine which is unusual, as well as its subtle crushed raspberry and pink grapefruit aromas. The Rosato is also vegan.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Available: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Grape &amp; Nectar (opens in a new tab)" href="https://grapeandnectar.com/collections/shop-offers/products/two-bottle-gift-pack" target="_blank">Grape &amp; Nectar</a> and Independent retailers</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://grapeandnectar.com/collections/shop-offers/products/two-bottle-gift-pack" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Domaine de Terrebrune  (opens in a new tab)">Domaine de Terrebrune </a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3.png" alt="Domaine de Terrebrune " class="wp-image-35786" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3-300x300.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3-500x500.png 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3-150x150.png 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3-768x768.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3-525x525.png 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/3-200x200.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Bandol is a high quality subregion within Provence and these wines are more concentrated in style than most Provence rosé examples, thanks to the often higher percentage of Mouvedre grape variety making the blend. We love this grower because not only are the wines drinking perfectly now, they are also incredibly ageworthy (we have been lucky enough to taste these wines back to the 80&#8217;s) Their organic certification and the older vine fruit going into this rosé helps produce one of France&#8217;s most respected wines.<br>Available: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Grape &amp; Nectar (opens in a new tab)" href="https://grapeandnectar.com/collections/shop-offers/products/two-bottle-gift-pack" target="_blank">Grape &amp; Nectar</a>, Fortnum &amp; Mason, Tanners</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br>Château&nbsp;La&nbsp;Mascaronne</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4.png" alt="Château La Mascaronne" class="wp-image-35783" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4-300x300.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4-500x500.png 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4-150x150.png 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4-768x768.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4-525x525.png 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/4-200x200.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Over the last few years investment has been made to convert the vineyard to 100% organic viticulture and improvements in the vineyard and winery to make this a stand out Provence rosé. Largely down to the effort of Tom Bove (who sold his Miraval property to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie), the winery is now in the capable hands of Michel Reybier, owner of Bordeaux Chateau, Cos D&#8217;Estournel.<br>Available: Hedonism, House of Townsend</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><br><a href="https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé (opens in a new tab)">Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5.png" alt="Hambledon Classic Cuvée Rosé" class="wp-image-35782" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5-300x300.png 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5-500x500.png 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5-150x150.png 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5-768x768.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5-525x525.png 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/06/5-200x200.png 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>We had to include a sparkling rosé&nbsp; in our selection, and this one from England&#8217;s oldest commercial wineries hits the spot. Based in Hampshire on the same soil type as in Champagne, this sparkling is a very classy example indeed. Don;t just take our word for it, it was also served at one of the Queen&#8217;s state dinners at Buckingham palace.<br>Available: Majestic, direct from <a href="https://hambledonvineyard.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hambledon (opens in a new tab)">Hambledon</a></p>



<p><strong><em>Need wine advice, contact <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Grape &amp; Nectar (opens in a new tab)" style="font-weight: bold" href="https://grapeandnectar.com/" target="_blank">Grape &amp; Nectar</a> who can curate, introduce you to new wines via their monthly wine subscriptions boxes and can source bottles for your mini cellar or event.</em></strong></p>


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