Our wine expert reveals the best bank holidays toasts, including a £9 'revolutionary' white wine sold in a aluminium bottle
This week's bank holiday picks are all about on-trend drinks that add flair and fun for hosts and guests alike. I'm excited to share a new 750ml aluminium-bottled wine from an innovative UK brand, a spicy margarita that gives Soho House's Picante a run for its money, and a thirst-quenching Austrian white that doesn't take itself too seriously. And for anyone craving something a little more classic, a Provence pink that always hits the mark.
Moth Spicy Margarita (14.9%), 125ml, £4.10, ocado.com.
Here's the chilli glow-up we've all been waiting for. If you like your margs quick and spicy, this new can delivers a hot, zingy kick on cue.
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