Castellore, Asti Spumante, Piedmont, Italy NV
£4.25 Aldi
Sparklings and wines under 11% alcohol were the only winners in August 2023’s UK duty changes, so there’s double the reason to buy this. Sweet and simple, yes, but the light body and frothy mousse stops the fresh grape, jasmine and peach notes from being cloying. TG Alcohol 7%
Antech-Limoux, Jean Lafon Crémant de Limoux Rosé Brut, Languedoc, France NV
£17.99 Majestic
Crémant is increasingly fashionable, and rosé even more so. This blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc is tangy and juicy with raspberry perfume and a red berry generosity. The winery is undergoing organic conversion. AW Alc 12%
Blank Canvas, Holdaway Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2023
£18-£19.99 London End Wines, Shelved Wine
Classically styled, with a firm bite of citrus, blackcurrant leaf
