W ith Wimbledon in full swing and strawberries in season we had to choose a partner for these – and opted for a bottle of award-winning fizz, Freixenet Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut.
This Gran Cuvee uses three grape varieties of chardonnay, pinot noir and macabeo to create kaleidoscope of flavours.
The wine has a slight nutty scent and honey tones with light, youthful, fizzy texture and a crisp dry finish.
The flavours combine a range of fruits such as apple and ripe pear as well as zesty lemon – a great alternative to champagne with a stylish modern bottle at a reasonable price.
If want to have this with your main meal its great with freshly roasted chicken or a mushroom risotto.
It is available from Booths at £9.99.
Faye Ramsey is a wine connoisseur and owner of the Porto Restaurant in Bowness
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