DRINK

with wine expert Sarah Helliwell, 8 Stony St

Earlier in the year, I was lucky to spend a week in Navarra with the wine board there, visiting lots of incredible producers making some very exciting wines in a region which is often overshadowed by their Riojan neighbours. Needless to say, I have come back with a re-ignited love for these wines and they will be taking centre stage on my drinking list for the summer.

Gibellina Incanto del Sud Frappato, Sicily, £11.30

Frappato, a grape found widely in Sicily, also makes for a wonderful summer red when chilled. Store in the fridge and take out an hour before serving to hit the perfect temperature to enjoy on warm days.

Tandem Inmune Garnacha > Navarra, Spain , £17.00

The Inmune from Tandem winery in the area is a Garnacha of my favourite kind: bright and vibrant cherry fruit with just a hint of the savoury herbal character that makes it the perfect food match. Garnacha is a grape that is often best served a little cooler. Although many of us are somewhat wary of serving red wines like this, some are truly delicious served cool.