10 Must Try Cabernet Sauvignons From Around The World

We love this heavy-duty, thick-skinned grape with its full-bodied, well-structured, punchy character and because of this hardy nature, you can find Cabernet Sauvignon pretty much everywhere.

Today, we’re focusing on the key styles as we embark on a globetrotting adventure through France, Chile, USA, Argentina, and Australia. We’ve got two of the best options from each to present you with, one representing incredible value, and the other giving you the chance to splash out on something special. Let’s dive into the purple pool of Cabernet Sauvignon.

FRANCE

Domaine de la Baume Cabernet Sauvignon Les Thermes 2020

This is a captivating 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ruby red bursting with blackberries and blackcurrants against a woody, coffee bean backdrop. The structure, elegance and cosy character of this wine is exceptional, especially for the price, and it’s also delicious alongside fancy cheese.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Find here: £9.99

Les Mougeottes Cabernet Sauvignon

A warming hug of a wine, this Les Mougeottes Cab is moreish well rounded and full-bodied, but does retain a certain lightness. A bright bouquet of oaky vanilla invites on the nose, before the smooth mouthfeel reveals blackberries, plum and dashes of coffee and subtle tobacco. Silky and sophisticated.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £11.75

CHILE

Diablo Black Cabernet Sauvignon

Deep, intense, and full of personality, this Maule Valley Cab is aged in a combination of French and American Oak barrels. The results is pretty remarkable for the price – a delicious inky red layered up with dark wood, tobacco, vanilla and rich fruits that linger. So, so silky too – a must try for a tenner.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £10

Ventisquero Grey Glacier Cabernet Sauvignon

This Chilean gem boasts a dark ruby hue with a violet touch, delivering a symphony of flavours from plums to blueberries, and a touch of wet leather for that intriguing edge. The party continues with dark chocolate, coffee, and a hint of black pepper on the palate, embraced all the way by robust tannins. Complexity wise, this is a real benchmark and whilst the initial intensity isn’t as strong as some, it just gets better and better.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £17.95

USA

Apothic Red Cabernet Sauvignon

Time for some American Cab now. Picture jammy dark fruits and vanilla essence silkily entwining as the Cabernet and Zinfandel grapes combine. There is subtle smokiness, but this liquid is all about the oaky, vanilla and dark fruits riding on that wonderfully smooth texture.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £9.50 (usually more!)

Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Meet this Napa Valley superstar, deep, rich, and full of intrigue. Aged in French oak for 16 months, the woody vanilla is tantalising. A flurry of dark cherries, blackberries and a little kick of spice fill the palate, with a supremely balanced profile and lingering peppery finish. Exquisite.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Find here: £18.49

ARGENTINA

Vinalba Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Over to Mendoza for a punchy and powerful expression now, with Vinalba Reserve. rafted by the winemaking virtuoso Hervé J Fabre, the nose is a classic blackcurrant symphony with hints of cherry and a spicy plum cameo. Its palate is a red carpet of rich blackcurrant flavours, leading to a smooth, juicy, and delicately spicy finale that leaves you wanting to return for another sip straight away. Fantastic alongside hearty stews or venison. Serious bang for buck with this bottle.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £11

Luigi Bosca de Sangre 2020

There’s a reason we reference Luigi Bosca a lot, and that’s because the portfolio is just superb. This suave Cab really is one of the best out there, brimming with black fruit swagger, comforting peppery warmth, silky tannins, and a powerful, full-bodied punch. The centuries of craftsmanship in this family business are in every drop and it’s so difficult to go wrong with this.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.3%
Find here: £21

AUSTRALIA

McGuigan Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

If you’re hunting for value, then this is a must try. Hailing from New South Wales, it’s vibrant and fruit-forward, particularly with ripe blackcurrants. Classic oaky vanilla provides support, as well as juicy cherry and trademark silky tannins. There aren’t any major shocks, this is just gloriously well-rounded and loveable Cabernet Sauvignon from Down Under.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £7.75

Bird in Hand

Straight from the Adelaide Hills is this interesting Australian Cab, with explorative notes of plum and blackcurrant, but also a violet florality and nuanced flavoursome oak. The elegance and structure are to die for, with generous depth framed by lush, long tannins. The fruits are juicy, but with touches of sourness and acidity that round everything off brilliantly. A true stand out and such a treat.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £15

Prefer a glass of Pinot? You’re in luck because we’ve just been settling on our favourites for 2023 here!

5 Need To Know Weird Beers

If you’ve got even a passing interest in beer then you’ll have definitely come across some peculiar flavours over the years, and there’s no shortage of them in 2023. We embrace the weirdness, but that doesn’t mean they all taste good. In fact, a lot of them miss the mark.

Below are 5 need to know weird beers that we think are really worth a try, from pale ales that sound appetising off the bat, to ales that need to win you around. Cheers!

Northern Monk + Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble & Custard Pale Ale

We can always rely on Northern Monk to collaborate with the unexpected and concoct an unusual beer. In the past there’s been Seabrook’s Prawn Cocktail and Cheese & Onion cans, and in fact this isn’t the first time they’ve teamed up with Aunt Bessie’s, releasing a Sunday Dinner Brown Ale previously. These past creations are no longer available, but their newer release, ‘Apple Crumble & Custard’ is and it’s one that is far easier to immediately get on board with. The custard is more forward, with the apple bringing a subtle, candy style flavour. Overall, it isn’t too overwhelming as you might expect and does provide a nice nostalgic sweetness!

Size: 330ml
ABV: 4.5%
Price: £2.50

Fungtn Lion’s Mane IPA

We’ve mentioned these low-alcohol gems before because of their innovative use of medicinal mushrooms. The natural starchy quality of mushrooms complements brewed beer, for example, Lion’s Mane IPA uses Lion’s Mane mushroom. This gives earthy depth, building on the subtle caramel, hay notes among the bitterness. This IPA won has won numerous awards but check out their other mushroom projects like Reishi Citra Hop and the new Shiitake Dark.

Size: 330ml
ABV: 0.5%
Price: 12 for £33.60

Eagle Brewery Banana Bread Beer

You might have had enough of banana bread when everyone started making it during the pandemic, but now you’ve had a rest, how about experiencing it in a whole new form? This Eagle brew uses their own natural mineral water and Fairtrade bananas, bringing inviting banoffee aroma with the silky, rich malt blend and touch of peppery spice. Unlike so many flavoured beers, it does really taste of banana, and it’s delicious.

Size: 500ml
ABV: 5.2%
Price: 8 for £12.50

Hammerton Crunch Peanut Butter Milk Stout

Smooth and silky texture, this is like drinking liquid peanut butter… albeit the stout version. It took tonnes of experimentation, but the balance of roasted peanuts and biscuit is spot on. It’s surprisingly light, with malty, chocolatey, coffee notes in the background. Delicious.

Size: 330ml
ABV: 5.4%
Price: £3.70

Marmite Love Hate Ale Camden Town Brewery

This one completely lives up to the saying, so we just had to include it. Not everyone loves it, but those who do really do. Now, it is very yeasty, and the profile of Camden Hells unsurprisingly comes through, so if you’re drawn to that already then definitely give this a go. Real marmite, Pilsner and Munich malt combine for a smoky, bready for an unforgettable experience.

Size: 330ml
ABV: 4.8%
Price: 12 for £24.99

Take a look at our Beer Cocktails guide and experiment with these odd flavours in one of the recipes! You never know what you’ll create!

The Best Whiskies For An Old Fashioned

The definitive cocktail of the dram drinker, The Old Fashioned is so simple using just whisky/whiskey, a sugar cube, a little dash of Angostura bitters and an orange twist.

Like with all recipes so simple though, the base ingredient has to be good quality so you need a whisky that can live up to the headline act billing. There are so many directions you can take the Old Fashioned in using your drink of choice, be it smoky, zesty, spicy, or sweet, so have a read through of these bottles and the effect they’ll have on making a stunning Old Fashioned.

Classic Glen Moray

A complete favourite here at The Three Drinkers with so much flavour for the money. Fresh and sweet Speyside orchard fruits flood the palate, with rich honey and vanilla bringing sweetness and just a touch of lemony zest to keep you on your toes and add subtle refreshment to the cocktail. Such a popular and reliable Scotch and for good reason.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £24.74

Jura 10 Year Old Whisky

We can never praise Jura enough, a really characterful distillery on a tiny Scottish isle that sits at the centre of a resilient community which saved the production years ago and has gone on to completely flourish since. Jura 10 is now a prized inclusion in Jura’s core range, adored for its delicate, fragrant smokiness intertwined with velvety, sweet honied raisin notes and hints of cocoa and vanilla. A decade of maturation in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, followed by a sherry cask finish, imparts complexity and depth on your Old Fashioned too.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £33.90

Deanston Virgin Oak Single Malt

We loved sipping our way through Deanston on our podcast, and their Virgin Oak Single Malt is perfect for cocktail versatility. Crafted by hand, it matures in ex-bourbon casks from a Kentucky cooperage, then blooms in virgin oak casks, creating a subtly zesty and spiced character that will really bring out the best in the Angostura. Aromas of heather honey, green apples, and citrus zest lead to candied fruits and creamy toffee on the palate, all before a lingering finish with spices and honeyed malt. And let us tell you, this tastes so much older than it actually is so the value here is immense.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 46.3%
Find here: £27 (usually more!)

Glenturret 12 Year Old

Glenturret’s 12-year-old is always a stunning dram, and the latest batch is no different. European oak and American oak hogsheads casks boast creamy vanilla, and spiced, dried fruits that create a really appetizing profile in an Old Fashioned. The warmth of the spice here, with that touch of ginger in particular is a dream in the cocktail.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £64.90

GlenAllachie 15 Year Old

A real crowd pleaser and favourite of Billy Walker, GlenAllchie’s 15 year old is masterfully enhanced by sherry casks boasting dark chocolatey fig notes with indulgent mocha, honey and treacle flavours. The spices are sweet, there’s tremendous warmth, there’s smoothness and balance – it’s so complete. A jewel for Old Fashioned enthusiasts.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 46%
Find here: £66.95

Laphroaig 10 Year Old Whisky

If you’re bored of Old Fashioned’s always ending up the same, then this is the one for you. Not a beginner’s choice, this is a dram that embraces the essence of Islay with quintessential peated single malt delivering serious smoke and a touch of medicinal, seaweed character. A decade of Bourbon cask ageing marries those peat notes with warm spice for a full body that carries a little surprising fruity sweetness and sprinkles of salt. Rich and briny, this will take your cocktail in directions you never expected.

Size: 700ml
ABV: 40%
Find here: £39.45

Well, now you’ve got the whisky, how about the Old Fashioned? Master the traditional recipe going back centuries here, and experiment with twists too – especially check out the Maple Old Fashioned!

One Drink, Three Ways: Coole Swan Irish Cream

One Drink, Three Ways is the signature feature by The Three Drinkers. Join us as we take one bottle and create a trio of phenomenal serves that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere. From rums and whiskies to gins and wine styles, The Three help you get the most out of your glass. It’s time to get liquid on lips.

Last year, we saw an explosion of Baileys-a-like cream liqueurs but none of them had the class and finesse of this white Irish cream by Coole Swan. Named after an epic romantic poem by W.B. Yeats entitled ‘Wild Swans at Coole’, this modern version of an Irish cream took 231 attempts to get right.

Made with fine, white Belgian chocolate, Irish cream and Irish whiskey in Country Cavan, Ireland, You can totally sip this chilled alone but to change things up occasionally, here are three wonderfully different ways to serve it.

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Nine & Fifty

Nine & Fifty

25ml Coole Swan Irish Cream

35ml Grand Marnier orange liqueur

15ml Tequila Blanco (100% Agave)

Pinch of edible glitter (you chose the colour!)

Edible flower for garnish

Glass: Small coup

The trees are in their autumn beauty,

The woodland paths are dry,

Under the October twilight the water

Mirrors a still sky;

Upon the brimming water among the stones

Are nine-and-fifty swans.

When I first tried this cocktail using Coole Swan Irish cream liqueur and Tequila, it blew my mind. Why? Well on paper, it doesn't feel like it should work but wow, it does. A twist on Coole Swan ’s ‘Cool Blue’ recipe and named after a line in ’Wild Swans at Coole’, this cocktail blends the freshness of a Grand Margarita with the creamy, chocolatey tones of Coole Swan’s legendary white, Irish cream liqueur. I’ve added a pinch of edible glitter to add a splash of pink colour, which when combined with an edible flower, makes for a delicious drink that becomes a piece of art.

Method: Super simple to make, just add all the ingredients into a shaker with ice until combined and chilled. Double strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with your flower. If making a few, you can also change up the colour with the glitter every time.

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Mint Choc Chip Martini

Mint

Choc Chip Martini

35ml Coole Swan Irish liquer

20ml Crème de Menthe

20ml Crème de Cacao Blanc

Dark chocolate shavings

Squirty cream

Glass: Martini Glass

Mint and white chocolate is a gloriously decadent, retro mix and Coole Swan lends itself to a mint choc chip cocktail perfectly. Think of it like a drinkable After Eight! Note: if you can’t find Crème de Cacao Blanc, you can simply use 50ml of Coole Swan instead of 35ml. Also, Giffard and Monin do great Crème de Menthe.

Method: Another very simple recipe, simply combine the wet ingredients into a mixing glass with large cubes of ice and stir. Strain into a coup glass, add a squirt of cream and grate the dark chocolate over the top.

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Coole Black Magic

Coole Black Magic

50ml Coole Swan Irish liqueur

25ml Spiced rum

3/4 Blackberries

Garnish: Fresh blackberries

Glass: Martini glass

For something a little darker with an elegant twist, try this spiced blackberry scented, creamy delight. Another super simple creamy cocktail that has the wow factor. And if you want to add an extra touch of magic, include a pinch of purple, edible glitter.

Method: Combine the Coole Swan, rum and blackberries into a blender and blend until as smooth as possible. Strain into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 30 seconds to chill. Strain agin into a vintage glass and garnish with a blackberry or two on a cocktail pin.

Like this? Check our our other One Drink, Three Ways pieces: Brown Brothers Orange Muscat & Flora, Mar de Frades Albariño.

7 Delicious Sour Cocktail Variations

A sour is one of the easiest types of cocktail you can possibly make and even better, they look and taste amazing too.

Essentially a scaled-down punch, the British Navy is actually credited with popularising and possibly even inventing them when sailors mixed rum with lime juice due to the ready availability of rum in the Caribbean and to ward off scurvy!

These sours for every spirit make you look like an accomplished master of mixology… even if on the down low, they were pretty easy to make.

What Ingredients Are In A Sour Cocktail?

Nowadays there are many different variations of a sour (as you’ll see!), but the base ingredients will always be the same; your spirit of choice, citrus and syrup. Here are seven of our favourites for you to try…

WHISKEY SOUR

For the 19th century Navy, the Whiskey Sour was a godsend. The citrus warded off scurvy which was rife, and the whiskey was safer than much of the water. When the recipe arrived on land, it was improved with a little sweetness to temper the acidity and whiskey punch and voila! Modern recipes include egg white and Angostura which do add depth and texture so include them if you want to add some extra fanciness!

Ingredients
60ml Whisky (Glen Grant 12YO works well)
25ml Lemon Juice
15ml Simple Syrup
½ egg white (optional)
2 dashes of Angostura bitters (optional)
Lemon Peel to garnish

Method
Shake everything dry, and then with ice until it’s properly chilled and double strain into a rocks glass before a garnish of your choice – we like lemon peel.

TEQUILA SOUR

The Tequila Sour is a tantalizing fusion of two beloved classics: the 1920s sour cocktail and the ever-iconic Margarita. This harmonious concoction marries the vibrancy of tequila with the zesty allure of citrus. Tequila Reposado, with its nuanced hints of vanilla and caramel, dances elegantly with the tangy lime and lemon juices, culminating in a symphony of sweet and tart flavours. To add a touch of luxury, an egg white lends a luscious mouthfeel and a frothy foam topping.

Ingredients
60ml Tequila (Espolon Reposado works well)
15ml Lime juice
30ml lemon juice
10ml syrup (could use agave syrup)
½ egg white (optional)

Method
Spoiler alert: most sours are made the same way so again, dry shake if you’re including the egg, then wet shake (ice), and strain for a finessed finish! Delish.

Rum SOUR

A proper glass of tropical reverie, the Rum Sour is a wonderful example of simple ingredients in perfect harmony. The warmth of the dark rum, the decadence of the egg white, the zip and tang from the lime, and the sweet orange juice – there’s so much going on and in the best possibly way.

Ingredients
50ml Dark Rum (Bacardi 8YO Reserva Ocho works well)
25ml Orange Juice
25ml Lime Juice
12ml Syrup
½ Egg White

Method
Mix all ingredients together without ice and shake, add ice and shake once more. Fine strain into a cocktail glass. Sit back and enjoy!

GIN SOUR

A wonderfully light on its feet, refreshing and botanical twist on a Whisky Sour, the Gin Sour is similar to a Gimlet but with lemon rather than lime. Zesty lemon brings sunny brightness and intensity which intertwines gracefully as a natural partner with the botanical depths of the gin. A delicious exploration of taste and texture that is both subtle and intense – one of our favourites.

Ingredients
60ml gin (London dry style)
25ml lemon juice
½ egg white
10ml syrup
Dash of Angostura (optional)
Lemon wheel (garnish)

Method
It’s the same again – dry shake, icy shake, strain and serve – we did say they were simple! Garnish with a lemon wheel for a fresh citrus scent.

VODKA SOUR

The egg white really brings out the creamy profile of a good vodka, the clean steel of which is fantastic foundations for the vibrant lemon and lime to dance on. Some syrup is definitely needed to bring balance, and we really recommend Angostura for subtle complexity and rounding off. One of the crispest sours you can make.

Ingredients
60ml vodka
20ml lemon juice
10ml lime juice
½ egg white
10ml syrup (experiment withs strawberry syrup!)
Dash of Angostura
Lemon wheel (garnish)

Method
You know the drill when it comes to Sours by now - dry shake, icy shake, strain and serve! Try out strawberry syrup with this one by boiling strawberries with sugar and straining!

PISCO SOUR

If you don’t know about Pisco then you’re seriously missing out – check out our guide here! It’s a South American grape brandy with gentle herbal, fruity notes and this is the most famous cocktail using it. No lemon here, just lime which when shaken with the syrup, egg, and Pisco, creates a really moreish mix that hits you with tartness, but then sweetness, all with a silky mouthfeel and herbaceous touch on the finish. Unforgettable on a first try.

Ingredients
30ml Pisco
15ml lime juice
15ml simple syrup
1 egg white
Angostura bitters
Lemon wheel (garnish)

Method
Add everything except the Angostura and dry shake thoroughly. Add ice and repeat until it feels chilled. Strain into a pre-chilled glass and garnish with 3 so drops of Angostura bitters. To give it a special touch, use a toothpick to swirl the bitters into the mix creating a colourful pattern.

AMARETTO SOUR

Another liquid that boasts of the Sour as it’s most famous cocktail is Amaretto, the sweet almond-flavoured liqueur. One of our absolute favourites, the sweet ‘n’ sour marriage works so deliciously here with the froth. Subtle nuttiness, marzipan-esque sweetness and bright citrus - stunning.

Ingredients
60ml amaretto
30ml fresh lemon juice
1 dash aromatic bitters (Angostura)
15ml egg white
Optional garnish: Maraschino cherry

Method
Break down that egg white by shaking without ice, then repeat with ice and yep, you guessed it – strain over ice. Nom. 

For a change of pace but sticking with the theme of easy to make but tasty cocktails, explore our lovely Prosecco cocktail guide here!

The Best Pinot Noir to Try in 2023

Light, silky, elegant with bright red fruits and acidic crunch – Pinot Noir is one of the most loved red wines and we’re no different. It loves cool climate so you can find bottles from all across the globe… as you’ll see below.

Whilst a gorgeous Pinot is graceful, elegant, and flavourful but light, they are temperamental and therefore hit and miss. And when they miss, they really miss. The bottles below, however, are certified hits with delicious Pinot from France, America, Spain and more. Each is wonderful in its own way, so have a read and see which gets your tastebuds tantalising!

Dubard Coeur du Mont Pinot Noir 2021 - France

This is a lively and interesting Pinot Noir that is bursting with cherry jam at the fore and flanked by strawberries and apples. The velvety texture is there which is exactly what you want, as well as a peppery alure, a curious minerality, and a touch of menthol on the finish. There’s a touch more acidity than most Pinot so if you lean that way, this is the one for you.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £10.49

Odd Lot Pinot Noir 2018 - USA

Delight in the sustainably produced Odd Lot Pinot Noir 2013 from the USA, a wine that really embraces conscious practices. Powered by wind turbines and bottled with 100% clean energy, it boasts a unique blend of from the Schied Family Estate's Monterrey plantings. The Pacific air imparts freshness, yielding red cherry and subtle oak smoke aromas, balanced acidity, and a lush palate of red cherry, raspberry, mocha, and toasty oak. This pale ruby Californian gem showcases the Pinot’s red fruits masterfully, and at great value too.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £10.99

Clos Montblanc Únic Pinot Noir 2019 - Spain

Time for some Catalonian Pinot now from Clos Montblac. Behind that vivid ruby red hue is full, jammy strawberry, blueberry, and blackberry, as well as an earthy minerality and subtle leather note anchoring it. Fruit, florality, sweetness and acidity, there is a lot to love about this wine and especially served with dishes like grilled fish, white meats or mushroom.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 14.5%
Find here: £12 (usually more!)

Luigi Bosca Pinot Noir 2020 - Argentina

25-year-old Valle du Uco vines produce perfect Pinot grapes brimming with rich and floral character. This is a particularly voluptuous liquid that really fills the mouth with those intense black fruits and spiced notes, as well as a waft of smoke on the aftertaste. As irresistible as it is now, it would also age very nicely too. A wonderful wine,

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £15.99

Eloisa Limited Collection Pinot Noir 2020 - Chile

When you take your first sip of Eloisa, you’ll know what that translates to ‘the chosen one’. Everything about this Loncomilla Valley Pinot is enticing, from the red ruby hue to the spiced black and red fruits, to the toasty French oak. The freshness is excellent, the structure is great, and the finish is persistent and sooth. A charming benchmark Chilean Pinot Noir indeed.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £19.95

Adnams Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 – New Zealand

An IWC Brozne International Award-Winning Pinot Next, it’s Adnams’ Central Otago 2019 boasting classic summer fruits of dried strawberries and raspberries alongside a pleasant mineral edge. It’s fleshy and so full of flavour, but also light and easy drinking. The lingering spice on the tongue is the perfect final note on what really is a stellar example of New Zealand Pinot.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13.5%
Find here: £19.99

Davenport Vineyards Diamond Fields Pinot Noir 2021 - UK

A shout out to some native Pinot to finish, with Davenports’ organic Diamond Fields. Grown on south facing sandy clay soil in Kent, it has a character that stands out from most Pinot Noir. It’s wonderfully soft and smooth, with less acidity than you normally expect, just a slight tartness instead. It opens up really invitingly with those notes of blueberry, cherry and raspberry and a strong tannic backbone which would age nicely, though drinking this year is delicious also.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £21.35

The reputation and quality of English wines increases every day, and leading the charge is our sparklers, so check out the bottles you need to try here!

Great Value Supermarket Rosé to Enjoy This Summer All Under £10

We adore a pink escapade at The Three Drinkers, so we feel very well placed to recommend some of the affordable Rosé bottles on supermarket shelves (if we do say so ourselves!)

For under £10, it’s easy for Rosé picks to go wrong, but not with these. Scroll to find your local supermarket and see which Rosé bottle is providing serious bang for buck…

Chassaux Et- Fils Atlantique Rosé

Sail away to summer paradise with Chassaux Et-Fils Atlantique Rosé – a French coastal delight that's as refreshing as it is wallet-friendly. A sea of redcurrant and rhubarb scents await, with waves of ripe strawberries and a zesty, dry finish. If you like Whispering Angel, then this is a perfect cost cutting replacement.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £6.49 Aldi

Costières de Nîmes Rosé

Now for something with a little more substance to it from the Rhône Valley. Crafted from Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre, the personality is more savoury and richer, with darker fruits, savoury touches, herbal hints. If your usual is red wine then this is the Rosé for you.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Find here: £6.49 Lidl

Mirabeau Belle Année

Bringing the joie de vivre yet again is Mirabeau, with Belle Année, a glassful of Provence’s finest. Easy going dryness, crunchy red fruits, and vivid citrus whisk you away to the French sun, and with a distinct lack of sweetness, this is perfect alongside food. Top value.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £8 (usually more!) Ocado

The Hidden Sea Rosé

Not just a looker, but a marine superhero, it’s the beautifully bottled Hidden Sea Rosé. With every bottle, you're part of the rescue team, saving 10 plastic bottles from the ocean and so far they’ve saved tens of millions. With the gorgeous fruity ecstasy of strawberries and cream dancing on your senses, and cleansing zest refreshing with each sip, this is a delicious win win.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12%
Find here: £7 (usually more!) ASDA

The Best Vinho Verde

The resurgent retro charm of Vinho Verde from Morrison’s The Best range here, with delightful raspberry sherbet vibes. Ripe, rich stone fruits and in particular sweet peach stand out amongst a backdrop of rose petal florality and sweet red berries. There is a mineral acidity that’s crisp and very welcome, getting the balance spot on.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 11.5%
Find here: £8.50 Morrisons

Silver Moki Sauvignon Blush

A Sauvignon Blanc grape Rosé presents us with something a little different, offering that crisp white feel and cutting citric acidity as well as the luscious peach and strawberry notes. The floral red berry notes that dominate most Rosé are subtle here, with that zesty freshness dominating a wine that feels like it should be more expensive. Try it before it is!

Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%
Find here: £8.25 Sainsbury’s

Maison Castel Rosé d’Anjou

Meet Maison Castel Rosé d’Anjou, a picturesque blend of pale pink and coral hues. Its red and citrus fruit explosion on the nose is a prelude to the fresh, aromatic palate, beautifully balanced with strawberry sweetness and refreshing dryness. It’s got summer night sipper written all over it and for under a tenner, you can’t go wrong.

Size: 750ml
ABV: 10.5%
Find here: £9 Tesco

If you want something bubblier, how about Prosecco? And if you’ve written it off in your head just reading it, then we insist you revisit it because it’s often misunderstood – see here!

4 of The Best Boozy Ice Lollies for Summer

People are loving alcoholic freezer pops more than ever before and these four boozy ice pops are reimaging childhood favourites better than the rest. Be it on sunny walks, at barbeques or as a special dessert at home, these sorbet style ice lollies are incredibly satisfying – just keep them away from the kids!

POPS Pimm’s No.1 Frozen Cocktail

If a glass of Pimm’s is the definitive summer sipper, then surely a Pimm’s Popsicle is the out and out king? Established in 2014 by childhood companions Harry and James, the Pimm's popsicle is crafted in the UK using the iconic drink alongside lemonade, real strawberries, and wonky cucumbers. Check out their Prosecco and Peach too!

Size: 75g
ABV: 4.3%
Find here: 3 for £5

Ice Kitchen Mojito Poptails

This is a very tasty 100% natural and handmade in London Mojito lolly that completely stays true to the freshness of the original. Fresh mint steeped in syrup is blended with fresh lime and of course, white rum to create a sweet, creamy, and tangy treat.

Size: 75g
ABV: 1.5%
Find here: 3 for £4.90

24 ICE Strawberry Daiquiri

Dutch manufacturer 25 ICE have made what has to be the cocktail most suitable for becoming an ice lolly, and that’s the slushy Strawberry Daiquiri. They merge the childhood nostalgia of a refreshing strawberry ice lolly with the adult oomph of a boozy Daiquiri so well and are definitely worth trying on a rare boiling British day.

Size: 75g
ABV: 5%
Find here: 5 for £6.99

Tipsies Premium Ice Pops Pina Colada

A gorgeous tropical blend of Ghanaian pineapple, aromatic coconut and premium white rum, these Pina Colada ice pops are everything you want them to be – creamy, naturally sweet, and silky smooth. Take note that these arrive unfrozen, so pop them in the freezer and then take out whenever you feel like it!

Size: 75g
ABV: 5%
Find here: 12 for £19.99

If you wanna make your own refreshing cocktails, then we’ve pulled together 7 tried and tested Daiquiri Twists that are so easy to make at home – you could even turn them into your own ice lollies!