Few drinks are more synonymous with summer than a crisp bottle of rosé. Crack open a bottle and get the tunes flowing – it’s girls night
You know what they say – rosé is for the girls. Specifically, girls night. There aren’t many things we want to drink more on a warm summer evening than a crisp, blushing bottle of rosé, and this Grande Cuvée from La Maison Rosé fits the bill perfectly. Crafted from a blend of primitivo, sangiovese and montepulciano in the lavender-laden fields of France, this is a quintessential rosé, with notes of strawberry, pomegranate and a bright underpinning of blood orange. It tastes of long nights and sunny days, of warmth and crisp dips in the sea.
Even better? It comes in a generous one litre bottle, meaning there's more than enough to keep glasses topped up all night. With the rosé chilling in the fridge, the only question is: what to cook? This vibrant, citrusy pour pairs beautifully with a host of summery dishes (think grilled chicken salads or langoustines with aioli) but for girls’ night, we’re taking a detour to the Mediterranean.
Enter our Greek-inspired hero: a salad of cooling watermelon and salty, moreish feta, perfectly matched to the wine’s bright citrus and warm berry notes. All that’s left is to set the table – we suggest a crisp white vintage cloth, wildflowers in stem glasses, and tulip-shaped wine glasses for the perfect pour. Cheers!
Watermelon & Feta Salad Recipe
Ingredients
1 x watermelon, the flesh chopped into cubes
1 x cucumber, chopped into cubes
1 x block feta cheese
1 x shallot, thinly sliced
1 x bunch mint
1 tbsp aged balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp olive oil
Method
- Whisk the balsamic vinegar and olive oil together until well combined. Taste and add more vinegar if needed.
- Chop the mint into strips.
- Combine the watermelon, cucumber, mint and shallot in a bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese on top and mix well to combine
- Dress with the olive oil and balsamic mixture and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with a chilled glass of rosé.
