CLINK! : I'LL DRINK TO THAT
UNABASHEDLY FUN
Spritzers and seltzers are key to sending off a fantastic summer. Kiwi company Crafter’s Union Wines have a range of unabashedly fun artisanal spritzers and (gasp!) canned wines, as well as distinctive, beautifully wrapped wines – they are even more memorable than the way they look. ‘Lemon and Botanicals’: lemon and Nashi pear with a herbal hint star in this delightfully aromatic spritzer. The palate is refreshing and crisp.
ROSÈ GOES ROUND
Round Theory’s goal is simple: to make great wines that have a positive impact on the planet. This striking design breaks the mould – a shorter, lighter bottle means a smaller carbon footprint, and what carbon is produced, is offset at least by double the amount. This Hawkes Bay Rosè has hints of strawberries and blackberries, giving it a soft and luscious texture leading to a clean and dry finish.
CLASSIC CHARM
This 2018 is fragrant, quietly complex, enticing, soft, and pretty. On the palate: tense, poised, youthful, and classically charming like Pinot Noir should be. The perfume and delicate scents from the nose repeat on the palate – red apple, cherry and some wild red berries, fine chalky tannins, medium-plus acidity, complex, and dry. The oak is obvious, but not invasive, it is well placed and does not compete for attention.
GRATER GOODS
While the summer days may seem to languish, why not give your barbeque one more run for its money? Grater Good’s vegan sausages, aptly named the ‘BBQ Beet Banger’ have all the hallmarks of a cheeky summer snag, but they’re high protein, low fat, and plant-based! Try slicing a pack of these up to add to your dishes for a touch of Spanish spice. Four-packs of these bangers are available on the Grater Goods website. Be sure to check out their Facebook page too – the live music nights are kicking off again soon for 2021.