Wines of the week: Three special wines for Mother's Day
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Nyetimber Rose NV
An English rose for an English rose maybe? A supreme example of the very best of domestic winemaking by the sparkling pioneers from the South Downs. Made according to the méthode champenoise, using the same grape combination; infinitely refreshing, precise flavours of red fruits, spring flowers and brioche. A gorgeous aperitif or with fishy canapés.
£39.99 Waitrose.co.uk; various independents
Elegant white
Amalaya Torrontes Riesling 2015
There is a vast selection of whites in always reliable M&S, but for something just a little different – perhaps appealing to sauvignon blanc lovers – try this Argentine white from the Calchaqui Valley, which injects aromatic Torrontes with a shot of steely riesling, resulting in a sophisticated, zesty, citric, refreshing spring white. Ideal with shellfish or smoked salmon.
Remarkable red
Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2014 Marlborough
Speaking of sauvignon blanc... from the people who brought you some of the finest of that ilk comes an exceptional pinot noir. This is lush, textured, complex, with terrific depth of red berry fruit flavour, some enticing earthiness and the overriding freshness that distinguishes the grape. Savour with roast chicken, duck or lamb. Or pretty much anything.
£33 (or £29.70 as part of mixed six bottles) Majestic.co.uk; various independents
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