What To Drink At Fortnum's With Helen McGinn | The Cosy Autumn Case
WHAT TO DRINK AT FORTNUM'S
WITH HELEN McGINN
The Cosy Autumn Case
Autumn is upon us, and as we welcome the crisp, cold days and a carpet of acorns crunching underfoot, award-winning wine expert, presenter and author Helen McGinn, aka @knackeredmother, returns to Fortnum's with her fifth curated wine case - the Cosy Autumn edit.
'If you fancy hunkering down with a glass of something suitably autumnal – either at the table or on the sofa, your call – then I have just the wines for you! Picked from the Fortnum’s range for their irresistible autumnal vibe, I hope you love them as much as I do…'
1.
Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco
£45
You might know and love Barolo but for me Barbaresco is where it’s at right now. Rich and earthy, this gorgeous expression of the Nebbiolo grape is basically Autumn in a bottle.
2.
Domaine Raspail-Ay Gigondas
£34.50
A glorious Rhone red from one of the best spots made by a top-quality Domaine, this is packed with black cherry and kirsch flavours. More comforting than a cashmere blanket.
3.
Fortnum's Old Vine Garnacha
£19.50
A bright, juicy red from an often-overlooked region in northeastern Spain, this organic old vine Garnacha is unfined and unfiltered. Buckle up because the flavours are full on!
‘When Fortnum’s asked if I’d like to collaborate on some wine selections I wondered if I might be dreaming. Seriously – I’ve loved the Fortnum’s wine shop for years, often finding an excuse to wander the aisles in the name of research. A real hidden gem, the choice of wines is surprisingly eclectic with everything from brilliant go-to bottles to something a little (or a lot) more special from many of the world’s best wine producers. Join me as I journey through the Fortnum & Mason wine range and discover for yourself just how much joy they bring to the table!’
Helen McGinn
4.
Fortnum's Douro Vinho Tinto by Niepoort
£21
Made by one of the masters of red winemaking in Portugal’s Douro Valley, this brilliant red manages to balance mellow bramble fruit flavours with incredible freshness. Dangerously moreish (just saying).
5.
Koehler-Ruprecht Riesling Kabinett Trocken
£23
Riesling might be one of the world’s most misunderstood grapes but honestly, when you know you know! All crunchy green apples and star fruit, this one’s proper old school Pfalz Riesling and a total joy.
6.
Gundog Estate Hunters Semillion
£28
Autumn always has me reaching for Semillon more than any other season and this one, from Australia’s historic Hunter Valley, is an absolute gem with flavours of windfall apples and a streak of lime.
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