Our specially curated KCR guide to the best celebration drinks and delicious treats to enjoy over the Coronation Bank Holiday.
Lovely Bubbly
Taittinger Brut Prestige Rosé NV
RRP: £47.50 | Stockists: The Finest BubbleOcado, Waitrose Cellar, Morrisons, Coop, Fortnum and Mason, Champagne Direct; The Champagne Company The Wine Press, Luvians, Champagne King
A stunning rosé perfect for a Coronation Day toast. This elegant wine from Champagne master's Taittinger is a glorious peach colour with a consistent and fine lingering mousse.
The nose is light and delicate with hints of nectarine and rich brioche. On the palate it has considerable depth yet is quite light in style with a subtle elegance and a long fresh finish. A great non-vintage brut and perfect celebratory tipple.
Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé 2017
RRP £19.99 | Majestic
Another wonderful rosé to make any Coronation celebratory plans extra special.
This vintage pink sparkling is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. It has a very pretty salmon pink hue, and to the nose you'll notice sweet blueberries and a subtle spiciness from the Pinot Noir with creamy complexity from the Chardonnay.
Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rosé 2017 has an elegant, creamy mousse and flavours of strawberry and raspberry. Try pairing it with smoked salmon canapés or a red-fruit-based dessert.
Chapel Down’s Rosé Brut and English Rose NV
Perfect as a luxury pairing with a Coronation brunch, afternoon tea or dinner, the Chapel Down Rosé Brut is made from 100% Pinot Noir. Notes are of fresh strawberries, cherries, redcurrants. Chapel Down Rosé Brut can be purchased by the case (6 bottles) for £150 from Chapel Down and by the bottle (70cl) for £26.99 at Waitrose.
The Chapel Down English Rose NV is a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc. Notes are of redcurrant, strawberry and rose hip. It pairs wonderfully with light canapés to kick off the Coronation celebrations and can be purchased by the case (6 bottles) for £135 from Chapel Down and by the bottle (70cl) for £29.00 at Ocado.
Ridgeview Wines
For a Coronation toast you can't go wrong with fine examples of our best English wines. A top choice has to be from Ridgeview, which has led the way in the English sparkling wine revolution, crafting traditional method wines since 1995. Established near the picturesque village of Ditchling in Sussex, this second-generation family business was crowned the globe’s best in the ‘International Wine & Spirit Competition’ in 2018 and named No. 36 in the ‘Top 50 Worlds’ Best Vineyards’ in 2019.
Denbies Cubitt Blanc de Noirs 2014
£34.95 | Denbies Wine Estate, Surrey, England
Another fantastic English sparking wine fit for a king is the 2014 Denbies Cubitt Blanc de Noirs has a delicate copper colour and fruit aromas of strawberry and cocoa. Enhanced by the use of barrel matured dosage and six years of bottle ageing the complex fruit flavours combined with a chalkiness give this wine breadth and body whilst retaining freshness.
The balance is on the crisp side and the finish is miles long.
WineGB and Decanter Awards – Gold
Graham Beck Ultra Brut 2017
Robertson, South Africa
RRP £24 | The Wine Whisperer , VINVM
All Graham Beck wines are wonderful but we've a special soft spot for their Ultra Brut - the quintessence of the Graham Beck style. With a viridescent hue, this Cap Classique opens up with a lively bouquet of lemon zest and brioche notes. The rich, complex palate is perfectly balanced by fresh acidity and an exceptionally refined mousse - a benchmark of the 2016 vintage. Endowed with a deliciously creamy texture and a rewarding finish.
The perfect Coronation toast.
Champagne De Saint-Gall
Another wonderful Coronation celebration toast - Champagne De Saint-Gall Tradition Premier Cru is an elegant, perfectly balanced champagne to delight all.
Champagne De Saint-Gall is the product of a historic winemaking initiative. Founded in 1966, Union Champagne is a 15-strong network of growing cooperatives that specialise in Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards across the region, guaranteeing Champagne De Saint-Gall grapes of the highest level of quality from iconic vineyards with distinctive terroirs.
Stylistically, Champagne De Saint-Gall is marked by a passion for the Chardonnay grape, which is coupled by Pinot Noir.
Available from M&S
Vino Spumante Brut "Il Grigio" s.a - Eugenio Collavini
A wonderful alternative to Champagne, this exceptional quality Vino Spumante is perfect as a Coronation celebration toast, and also to pair with fish based appetisers and many light vegetarian dishes.
Fresh, fragrant and elegant, it's the perfect party tipple all would enjoy.
£14.83 from Tannico
Getting in to the Spirit of the Occasion..
Don Papa Rum
Perfect for a host of Coronation cocktails, this 7 year old Don Papa Rum comes from sugar cane grown on the tropical island of Negros in the Philippines. This rich, smooth-sipping rum captures the quality of the island’s sugarcane, which has its flavour boosted by the minerals found in rich volcanic soils.
Once distilled, this very special rum is then aged in ex-bourbon American oak barrels, lending a strong vanilla aroma. These barrels breathe flavour into the rum before it's blended with Mount Kanlaon spring water to 40% ABV. Sip it straight to taste bold notes of vanilla, honey, and candied fruits, balanced by a subtle hint of citrus. Delicious! Available from House of Malt and The Whisky Stock
Hayman’s of London Gin
It doesn't get more British than a fine bottle of London Dry Gin and Hayman's of London is an excellent example.
This gin features the finest botanicals available combined with a two-day gin making process. The botanicals are infused in English wheat spirit for an entire day allowing the full natural flavours to shine.
You'll enjoy notes and flavours of lemon zest, juniper, celery and lavender in this elegant and refreshingly-crisp bone dry gin.
Perfect as a base for Coronation cocktails or enjoyed with a simple slice, ice and tonic.
Buckingham Palace Gin (£40)
Distilled with herbs and citrus fruits grown in the Buckingham Palace Gardens, which have over 250 species of wildflower and provides a home for over 30 species of bird, this is a craft gin of truly regal origins. Poured from a beautiful bottle, it is brimming with complex and delicious London dry gin flavours that are sure to impress any gin fan.
Buckingham Palace Sloe Gin (£30)
Created using hand-picked sloe berries and Buckingham Palace Gin, which is made using citrus fruit and herbs from Buckingham Palace Gardens, this sumptuous sloe gin is rich with luscious berry, spice and citrus fruit tones that are fit for a king. No gin collection would be complete without this stunning addition.
Hawkridge The Guards London Dry Gin (£39.50)
Inspired by and created in celebration of the Foot Guards of the Household Division, men and women tasked with keeping the monarchy safe, recognisable by their iconic red tunics and bear fur hats, this remarkably smooth gin is a fantastic edition from the amazing team at Hawkridge Distillers. In its stunning red and black bottle, it’s the perfect addition to any gin collection. What’s more, Hawkridge Distillers give proceeds from every bottle sold to charities that support veterans in need and the families of fallen and injured soldiers across the country.
Silent Pool Coronation Gin (£45)
Distilled by the world-renowned Silent Pool Distillers, this limited-edition craft gin has been created to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, inspired by botanicals, plants and flowers known to be favoured by the King. Brimming with berry, fruit, floral, herb and Earl Grey tea notes, it is simply sublime. No gin collection would be complete without this rare tipple.
Coronation Tea Time Treats
Bird & Blend Great British Cuppa Tea
This excellent English Breakfast blend from Bird & Blend is a true classic and perfect to enjoy with a nice slice of cake on Coronation Day.
This balanced blend of whole black tea leaves is just as great without milk as with. It's light and refreshing, yet full flavoured and is one of a smaller selection of the company's best selling blends that also come in luxury, pyramid tea bags. They sell a fantastic range of other teas too. You can shop their tea bag range here.
M&S Collection Hamper
A celebration just wouldn't be the same without any foodie treats from M&S. There's an excellent range of delicious items available but our favourite is this super hamper at £55. A perfect gift for any Coronation celebration host, or as a special family treat. This best selling selection features a range of premium food and drink, presented in a smart wicker hamper that can be used again and again. Inside you'll find chutney, Cornish Cruncher biscuits and sourdough crackers for the pantry, delicious milk chocolate Florentines, single origin chocolate bar or all butter shortbread fingers. And for the adults, there's a bottle of Cote du Rhone Villages red wine.
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Coronation Ale from M&S Another treat from M&S to celebrate this special occasion with is their Coronation Ale. It's the ideal tipple for those who aren't wine fans and will pair very well with BBQ dishes if the weather is fine, or sandwiches, quiche and even sausage rolls!
The Coronation Ale is made by Elgoods Brewery located in the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens. To make this special celebratory beer, they've used fittingly special ingredients; pale ale malt organically grown in the UK’s finest barley growing area of North Norfolk and classic English Sovereign hops from Herefordshire for a truly regal blend.£36 for a case of 12 from M&S
Graffigna Reserve Malbec
A wonderful wine to go with a Coronation Bank Holiday weekend roast dinner with family and friends.
The new 2021 Graffigna Reserve Malbec is made in the exceptional multi-altitude region of Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina, where the excellent conditions produce a quality wine that transmits the true expression of the grape variety.
Argentinian Malbec is loved all around the world for its comfortingly full body, velvety texture and notes of chocolate dipped dark fruits like black cherry and plum and known for its versatility to be enjoyed on its own or with a range of foods. This is a fantastic example of just what a great Malbec should be and is amazing value at just £9. We've already stocked up!
With more than 150 years of history, Graffigna is the 3rd oldest winery in Argentina.
Graffigna Reserve Malbec is made by innovative Head Winemaker Fernando Mengoni inherited has passion for winemaking from his father. Mengoni’s mission is to reflect the character and quality of Graffigna from Argentina to the world and he and the winemaking team have been experimenting to bring more freshness and less toasted oak.
Uco Valley
Produced in the Uco Valley, one of the finest viticultural regions, characterised by the climate influence of the Andes mountain range. The benefits of this superior terroir include: - High altitude continental climate, with day/night temperature variation - High exposure to sunlight - Alluvial soils with diverse elements including rocky material - Broad aromatic profiles, ranging from menthol to floral, red fruit and black fruit notes, as well as excellent persistence on the palate
The 2021 Graffigna Reserve Malbec is available from Sainsbury’s.