BOW in the Cloud Vineyard had such a good return to the market last Saturday that unfortunately the much touted Cotswold Rose sold out before midday because Keith didn’t expect demand to be so high and was delighted with the response to his return.

He has promised to bring plenty this week. The single vintage [2015] dry rosé wine is a blend of Bacchus and Schönburger grapes grown at the family run and very wildlife friendly Bow-in-the-Cloud vineyard in the hamlet of Noah’s Ark, near the ancient town of Malmesbury.

Pale crimson in colour this wine displays fresh rose petal notes on the nose.

The palate is reminiscent of forest fruits and blackberries.

A serious rosé style with a dry palate and a long complex finish.

Try it with light salads, light pasta and rice dishes, especially with seafood, raw and lightly cooked shellfish, grilled fish and goats’ cheeses.

It is perfect in hot weather and for party drinking, a great example of a classic English wine.

Also from near Malmesbury, Brinkworth dairy are among the awards again, this time winning best food producer in the Western Daily Press food and farming awards.

They were highly praised for the way they have taken on the family dairy herd and turned the business into a fabulous local food business producing cheeses, yoghurts, butter, cream, milk and ice cream which they sell at farmers markets and farm shops around the area.

As the weather is quite hot may I take the opportunity to highlight the other drinks stalls at the market this week?

Of course we have Days Cottage juices and ciders and Gloucester Brewery every week but this Saturday they are joined by Hillside Brewery, VQ Country Wines and Ragged Stone Cider who all hail from the Forest of Dean.

Best not forget that milk is a drink too and give a mention to Brinkworth dairy (again) and Jess’ Ladies Organic milk; available in breakfast, full cream, semi-skimmed and skimmed.

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