Today, Helena spoke to Kevin O’Sullivan on talkRADIO about some perfect Easter and spring time, red wines. Fancy a soft Pinot Noir with your Sunday lamb, or how about a bright and breezy País with your barbecue? And don’t forget the failsafe match for chocolate: Port. Here are the three they tasted today.
Polemico País, Viña Laurent, Itata Valley, Chile, 2019.
País is an ancient grape variety making a resurgence, produced here in Chile's cool, Southern Itata Valley from 150 year-old ungrafted vines. Rustic, aromatic and supple, Polemico oozes earthy, red cherry fruit with a touch of toffee. Very easy drinking. A great choice for a barbecue.
RRP £12.25 from Corney & Barrow
Nielson Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, USA, 2017.
Santa Barbara in California is famous for silky, wild strawberry-scented Pinot Noirs with a cool minerality thanks to the area’s close proximity to the sea. This is your ‘Sideways’ Pinot; floral and aromatic, with crisp acidity, vibrant fruit and a gentle, mineral finish.
RRP £22.95 from Slurp.co.uk
Fonseca Bin 27, Reserve Port, NV.
Bin 27 is a reserve Port that has seen extended wood ageing to make it ready to drink upon release. It’s a blend from several vintages and has a deep ruby colour, with intense, blackberry, cassis, cherry and plum aromas and flavours. Luscious and velvety, it's great with tangy raspberry dishes or dark chocolate.
RRP £12.95 75cl from The Whisky Exchange, Majestic, Virgin Wines, Wine Rack & others.
See what else Helena has tasted on talkRADIO with Kevin O’Sullivan with Mike Graham, here, here and here.