HERE’S a round-up of some new wines and spirits that are tipped to be top of the tipples in 2015.
Lidl’s most expensive wine has been awarded 93 out of 100 – outstanding – by one of its Master of Wine consultants.
Part of 36 new wines which have been launched, Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, Chateau Lagrange 2009, France (£39.99, Lidl) has all the opulence and depth of flavour you would expect from a model estate and outstanding vintage.
n The first vodka to be produced in Sussex and made from 100 per cent British wheat grain, Blackdown Silver Birch Vodka, Sussex, England (£27.99, 70cl, blackdown cellar.co.uk) has received a Global Master in the Premium and European categories in the Spirits Business Global Masters Awards.
Copper pot distilled and charcoal filtered seven times, it’s finished with a hint of Sussex Silver Birch sap to add a delicate sweetness to this smooth and creamy vodka with a hint of pepper on the finish.
n Can a mail-out of monthly miniatures enhance your appreciation of fine wine? Well, Vinoa seem to think so with their wine sampling service. They deliver a monthly tasting box (£9.99, vinoa.co.uk) to the door.
Each month, subscribers will receive four 50ml samples of carefully chosen stand-out wines from one of the world’s classic wine regions. For more info visit www.vinoa. co.uk n Brown Brothers Explorer Orange Muscat & Flora, £7.49.
Fuel your senses with the scrumptious aromas of the orange blossom, fresh citrus and spice notes in the Brown Brothers Explorer Orange Muscat & Flora – a truly indulgent wine.
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