The £11 wine that's as good as Nyetimber – and other savvy swaps for summer
The top wines in these styles are tempting of course, but how to get a relative bargain? I've been looking for the best-value swaps and have come up with some clever buys, many on special offer at the moment. So splash out if you want to – but you don't have to.
Here are my savvy summer wine swaps.
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English sparkling wine
Champagne
Provence rosé
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Chablis
Pinot Noir
Top barbecue red
English sparkling wine
The light citrus, orchard fruit flavours and refreshing crisp, dry finish has won over many fans to English fizz. But it can be costly – one of the best and most popular, Nyetimber Classic Cuvée, made in Sussex's South Downs, is £42 on the winery's website, while its Nyetimber Vintage Blanc de Blancs 2016 is £58. If you want lively, dry bubbles with firm acidity as an aperitif or to match seafood, but with a much lower price tag, look to an elegant crémant or bag a decent Spanish Cava.
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