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23 July 2021 / Dominic Regan
Issue: 7942 / Categories: Features , Profession
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A toast to summertime

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Resident sommelier Dominic Regan dispenses some hot tips & tipples for raising a glass to the summer months

The holidays are nigh, and everyone deserves something pleasant to drink. The hopefully warm evenings warrant lighter, cooler wines, and what follows are some personal recommendations.

A word first about buying strategy. As I write, Tesco, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s have all been running a ‘buy six, get 25% off’ promotion. These come around regularly, particularly in the run-up to Bank Holidays, as well as the Christmas and Easter periods. Seize the opportunity to stock up if you can.

A rosé by any other name

Rosé is made for consumption on warm evenings. It is not heavily alcoholic and can be enjoyed with or without food. The wine selection at Aldi is inspired and excellent. Its Provence Rosé at £6.49 is a steal. Pricing generally can be steep: Whispering Angel and Miraval are the two big names, the latter owned by Pitt and Jolie, hovering just shy of £20. They are good, and so they

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