Wine friend summer

Louie On Wine

Article by Louie Rodrigues

WHILST most are preparing for their Hot Girl Summer ­ becoming the healthiest, happiest version of yourself ­ I’ve been focusing on something a little, well, different. I’m prepping for my Wine Friend Summer (WFS). Having just moved to Spain, this will be my first WFS here, and it’s essential I do some prep.

So what is a WFS? Well, it’s being the friend who’s always good for a wine recommendation, the friend you want to pick the wine for your special occasion, the friend you ask to try the wine at a restaurant: that friend, is me.

The prep list:

You need at least three obscure wine references. Telling the truth is optional.

Example:

If you like this, I’ll ship over a bottle of my favourite, this is nothing compared. Oh, there’s no way you’ve had it, it’s made by monks. I actually helped press the latest vintage, with my feet.

Tasting notes that are hard to disprove:

Oh, this brings me right back to the grass my auntie’s summerhouse in the south of France, on a day three cut. Stock of a good quality wine that you can whip out of every party invite: My favourites right now are absolutely anything from Recaredo. Miranius from their Cellar Credo range is a party pleaser.

And knowledge:

Channel your inner master of wine and give the movie ‘Somm’ a watch. You’ll soon be smelling fresh tennis balls and wet forest floor in every glass.

Watch out summer, hear I come. Or here WE come.