Here’s our pick of drinks to try this Valentine’s Day.
Bottega Rose Gold
Packaged in an eye-catching bottle and made from Pinot Nero grapes, the Brut rosé is a brilliant, subtle pink colour. It is characterised by elegant fruity notes of mixed berries, currants and wild strawberries.
Available for £25 from Le Bon Vin or £32 from Harvey Nichols
Champagne PIAFF Rosé Brut NV
Fresh strawberry aromas with a hint of cassis – the champagne is meticulously made by Maxime Mansard, fifth generation of a family who have dedicated their lives to the love of winemaking. Add a personal touch with PIAFF’s express personalised engraving service.
Available through House of Malt – £52
Engraving services available through Champagne PIAFF
Bird & Blend Tea
Little Miss Sunshine Cube, £10, birdandblendtea.com – Brand new, the perfectly peachy Little Miss Sunshine tea blend will keep a loved one shining inside & out. A radiant fruit infusion blending notes of peach & orange with sunflower petals
Mr Happy Cube, £10, birdandblendtea.com – Brand new, a joyful black tea that combines all the flavours of happiness; a smooth & rich chocolate orange sensation with a sprinkle of sunflower petals
Wedding Cake Tea, from £3.50, birdandblendtea.com – Say I do to this brew-tiful wedding cake flavoured loose tea blend with toasted rice & heart-shaped edible confetti sprinkles with hints of vanilla sponge, coconut and rose. A special limited edition tin, perfect for a wedding gift, is also available with 75 cups of magic inside for £21.75
Mermaid Gin Original: Mermaid Gin is hand-crafted on the Isle of Wight and uses ten locally foraged and sustainably sourced botanicals, which are multi-distilled to deliver a smooth, clean and fresh delivery. Organic lemon zest, underpinned by peppery, spicy notes with a hint of sea air from the locally foraged, fragrant rock samphire. A refreshing and invigorating serve for the free-spirited.
Mermaid Gin Original RRP from £38.00. ABV 42%. Available from: John Lewis, Master of Malt, The Whisky Exchange, Harvey Nichols, Fenwick, Tesco, M&S, Waitrose, Amazon and_ Isle of Wight Distillery
La Gioiosa
La Gioiosa 0.00% Alcohol Free Sparkling (RRP £6.50 from Ocado, Morrisons) is an excellent zero percent aperitif fizz: 0% abv | vegan | vegetarian
Cotswolds Harvest Series Amber Meadow Single Malt Whisky
This limited Single Malt release of 1,500 bottles is the third in the Cotswolds Distillery Harvest Series and features a blend of exclusive Moscatel casks and premium ex-Bourbon casks. Harvest Series Amber Meadow is a light and fruity whisky with a subtle touch of peat that showcases the delicate character of Cotswolds Distillery Single Malt Spirit and celebrates the idyllic Cotswold landscape surrounding the distillery. The design of the presentation tube is an illustration produced by the celebrated Cotswolds-based artist Lucy Pratt and depicts the beautiful colours and features of the landscape around the distillery at the most important time in the farming calendar.
Cotswolds Harvest Series Amber Meadow Single Malt Whisky RRP: £100 for a 70cl bottle. ABV: 51%. Available to buy exclusively from Cotswolds Distillery
Betty Booze Sparkling Tequila with Lime Shiso
Betty Booze Sparkling Tequila with Lime Shiso is an effervescent tequila paired with notes of lime and shiso (a Japanese herb). Crafted with only sparkling water, premium tequila, and real juice.
Betty Booze RRP: From £3 for 355ml can. Available in a pack of 4 x 355ml cans from £12 from: Majestic & Whole Foods
Roberto Sarotto ‘Campo Dell’Olio’ Gavi Di Gavi DOCG
The Sarotto family settled in Piedmont in the 1800s, and Roberto is the latest generation to turn his hand to this historic win-
emaking region. This is his interpretation of the region’s iconic white wine, known as The Chablis of Italy, Gavi di Gavi. This beautiful bottle would be the perfect gift for lovers of crisp white wines.
£12.49 Mix Any Six / £17.99 Single Bottle
Roberto Sarotto ‘Campo dell’Olio’ Gavi di Gavi DOCG 2022/23
Della Vite Prosecco Superiore DOCG | RRP £21.50 | 750ml | Vegan | Sainsbury’s
Rich and extra-dry with a highly mineral palate, Della Vite DOCG is blended exclusively from hand-picked Glera grapes. Characterised by hints of crostini and chamomile, with a clean plate and small, creamy bubbles, it is the perfect Valentine’s Day date night-starter. Service ice cold, or try pouring over lemon sorbet for a DV Sgroppino.
Pinot Grigio Rosé £13.49
This Valentine’s Day, Sea Change invites you to show affection for your loved ones, including our planet. As an award-winning, vegan, and eco-friendly wine brand, Sea Change directly supports global marine conservation projects. Enjoy the pink fizz knowing that a percentage of every bottle sold is donated to charities, making each sip a heartfelt choice.
Nyetimber Rosé Multi-Vintage
RRP: From £46. Available from nyetimber.com, Waitrose, Ocado, Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Majestic.
The Nyetimber Book and Classic Cuvee Multi-Vintage duo is available from nyetimber.com at an RRP of £86
Cox’s Original’s Bloody Mary Mixer Kit
Cox’s Original was born from a love of a perfect Bloody Mary and a desire to create a spice that ensures complete consistency, but with adjustable spice levels depending on individual taste and preference. The Bloody Mary specialist has now added a mixer kit to its range, which includes everything you need to create your cocktail; 150ml Cox’s Original Bloody Mary Spicer, premium pressed tomato juice, 5cl premium vodka and delicious curated snacks from Serious Pig.
Cox’s Original Bloody Mary Mixer is a blend of 15 herbs, spices, and natural flavours blended in a unique recipe. Just add one teaspoon of the spice mix to tomato juice and vodka for the perfect Bloody Mary.
Cox’s Original new Bloody Mary Mixer Kit is available online (RRP £25.00). For more information and to view the whole range from Cox’s Original, visit Cox’s Original
James Gin
This was launched in 2021, created by 2 men in a shed: James May, formerly of Top Gear and The Grand Tour fame, and Wiltshire-based award winning Master Distiller Hugh Anderson of Downtown Distillery. Planet Gin – James Gin’s Youtube Channel – now has over 400k subscribers, and is a hub for all things gin as well as epic, informative content such as ‘James May makes the ultimate toasted sandwich.’ James May was named an Icon of Gin by Gin Magazine in 2023. He passed his driving test on the second attempt.
The range now includes the unique Asian Parsnip, London Drizzle and California Dreamgin’ – each variation inspired by James’ travel, mostly at other people’s expense. These are not flavoured gins: London Dry at its finest, with a distinctly savoury spin. Gin & Bundles. Time to refresh that drinks trolley?
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