Finding the perfect wines to match alfresco cuisine for the British summertime is no mean feat. From changeable tastes to changeable weather, as well as ensuring great value for money, selecting wine to suit everyone can be a job in itself. Luckily, Aussie wine maker Andrew Peace has done the leg work and produced a range of wines to elevate any summer foodie occasion – and they’re available at Co-op stores nationwide.
From their stunning vineyard in the Murray Valley, Victoria, family-owned brand Andrew Peace has created a trio of brilliant, excellent value wines. Made by a third-generation family producer – and ninjas when it comes to al fresco family feasts – the wines enhance simple summer cuisine, spruce up salads and rock meats charred to perfection on the barbie….
What’s more, they’re all on promotion over the summer months, making them even more appealing for garden drinking, British barbies or picnics in the park…
Andrew Peace Signature Shiraz 2020 (13.5% ABV)
A smooth, full-bodied red wine blended from Shiraz with a touch of Tempranillo, bringing you typical ripe black fruit flavours with a hint of cherry. It is equally delicious on its own and goes great with this summer’s must have; barbecued red meats.
Vegan friendly.
£5.50, selected Co-op stores
2 for £10 from 28th July 2021 to 28 September 2021 inclusive
Andrew Peace Signature Chardonnay 2020 (13% ABV)
A brilliantly refreshing and rich white wine blended from Chardonnay with a touch of Semillon to produce subtle flavours of tropical fruit and a splash of delicate citrus. Sup it chilled, in the sunshine with your feet up as an aperitif or enjoy with chicken charred over coals or zingy summer salads.
Vegan friendly.
£5.50, selected Co-op stores
2 for £10 from 28th July 2021 to 28th September 2021 inclusive
The Unexpected Red 2020 (14% ABV)
One for the adventurous, this offbeat blend of three classics; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo with Sagrantino is smooth, full-bodied and rich, with a deep blood-red garnet colour and flavours of blackcurrant, bright cherry and hints of spice and violet. Go big and go meaty to match this gulp-worthy wine; fire up the coals, grill juicy steaks or sear sticky and tender beef short ribs. For vegetarians, try well-seasoned Mediterranean roasted Vegetables and full flavoured, extra mature cheeses. Delicious!
Vegan friendly.
£6.75, selected Co-op stores
On promotion at £5.75 from 28th July 2021 – 17th August 2021 inclusive
Andrew Peace said: “We Aussies know a few things about alfresco eating and drinking. Be it just the two of you, tucking in, or all ten of you, chewing the fat. A picnic for all, or a toast over the fence, to neighbours now friends. A game of footy in the park, and chicken burgers with the kids. Glasses clinking, meat sizzling, radio up, music playing. Whatever summer means to you and yours, good times are now and we’re bringing the drinks.”
