TASTING NOTES
WHAT TO DRINK
London’s food news and most exciting openings this month
GRAPE news
B y R AC H E L H O G G
Wine recommendations for the month
Anna de Codorniu Brut Cava, Spain £11.99 Anna de Codorníu is a huge success in Spain, outselling every other cava in the restaurant and bar trade. The addition of Chardonnay makes the Cava richer with tropical pineapple notes on the nose and a smooth creamy mouthfeel.
thewhiskyexchange.com
Villa Antinori Bianco Toscana, Italy £13.00 Villa Antinori Bianco is straw yellow in colour with greenish hues. On the nose, it is refined, elegant, fruity, and floral, with notes of banana, pears, pineapples, and orange blossom. The palate is aromatic and features a lingering fresh mineral finish.
waitrose.com
Drappier Carte d’Or Champagne, France £37.95 With a very high proportion of Pinot Noir, Drappier Carte d’Or is nearly a Blanc de Noirs. The taste begins with stone fruits such as white vineyard peaches. A spicy note emerges with a powerful and complex mouthfeel and aftertaste.
waitrose.com
A New Dawn S K E TC H
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Sketch London has bid farewell to its signature pink interior and ushered in a new age of sunshine yellow. British-Nigerian artist, Yinka Shonibare CBE, revered for his exploration of race, class and post-colonial identity, has joined forces with the project architect and colourmaster India Mahdavi. Together they have transformed the space into a powerful celebration of African culture and its legacy. sketch.london
30
A B S O L U T E LY m a g a z i n e s
ABS_APR22_FOOD NOTES_RH (Conflicted copy from Pendle's iMac on 2022-03-22).indd 30
25/03/2022 09:48
