Spring is well and truly here! Gone at last are the grey winter months, and the sunshine has ushered in birdsong and the first aromas of British springtime: wisteria blossom, honeyed woodland bluebells, and vibrant scents of wild garlic and early rhubarb…

To coincide with Spring and also Viognier (24th April) and Sauvignon Blanc (1st May) Day, we invite you to celebrate this blend of sounds, scents, and flavours with us by cooking up a food and wine pairing storm to showcase two of the world’s most exuberant and aromatic grape varieties!

Full of orchard fruits, honey, and spice, Viognier is a joyful grape full of the promise of warmer days. It’s delicious with a range of dishes like roast chicken, apricot tagine, mushroom risotto, and even pulled pork.

Sauvignon Blanc is a fan favourite and infinitely more zesty, making it a delicious accompaniment to seafood, goat’s cheese, and crunchy spring salads.

Abbotts & Delaunay ‘Les Fleurs Sauvages’ Pays d’Oc, Viognier 2024

RRP: £12.50 or mix six £11.00
Stockist: Majestic – find it here
This single varietal Viognier is made from grapes grown on warm, 150 – 200m hillsides in southern Minervois. This is a decadent, fragrant wine reminiscent of Condrieu, bursting with notes of peach, apricot and almond, as well as ginger spice and orange blossom. While lees ageing has brought creaminess and texture to the palate, the decision to harvest the grapes during the cool hours of the early morning has brought balance and freshness.

A delicious match for roast chicken with tarragon and roast potatoes, or a spiced squash and apricot tagine.
Tech sheet – here

Les Jamelles Viognier 2024

RRP: £9.50
Stockist: Co-op – find it here
This opulent and fragrant Viognier is made from a blend of grapes sourced from four mineral terroirs chosen for the crispness and vivacity they bring to the finished wine. Grapes are picked at peak ripeness, bringing heady scents of apricot, white peach, acacia blossom and a perfect balance of richness, golden fruit, and fresh acidity. Serve with Asian dishes, seafood, asparagus, or an apricot and frangipane tart.
Tech sheet: here

La Belle Angèle Sauvignon Blanc 2025

RRP: £9.50 or £8.50 mix six
Stockist: Majestic – find it here
Tasting Note: Those on the search for a classic French Sauvignon at an exceptional price need look no further than this elegant example, with an equally elegant label featuring ‘La Belle Angèle’ – a beautiful muse of the French Impressionists. Bottled under the Vin de France classification, this is a crisp and refreshing wine full of typical old-world Sauvignon characteristics such as citrus, apple and gooseberry, with a creamy mouth-feel following a month of lees ageing in stainless steel vats. This zesty Sauvignon would make a perfect aperitif or bring a zip of freshness to a seafood platter or a selection of goats’ cheese.
Tech sheet: here