Wine Review: British drinks for a Jubilee street party It's been announced that the corks flying over the Queen's Diamond Jubilee picnic at Buckingham palace on 4 June will come from bottles of Moët & Chandon champagne. And the beer will be Cobra. Both these brands are decent enough, but I'm not sure they suit the moment. What about an English sparkler? We make some of the finest bubbly in the world on this island, albeit in small quantities. Perhaps that's the problem - there simply isn't enough of one English fizz to go round 12,000 guests. How about, then, providing more than one, from such top-notch English wineries as Nyetimber, Camel Valley, Ridgeview, Hush Heath, Chapel Down? I do hope those of us celebrating at home will raise a glass of English bubbly. One understands the nod to the Commonwealth in Cobra's Indian heritage, and it's made in Burton-on-Trent, but then again the brand is owned by North Americans and, actually, there are more interesting, food-friendly beers around. And then there's cider - one of Britain's quintessential summer drinks. Some of the Queen's guests (and the rest of us) will surely welcome a thirst-slaking dry cider on 4 June. It would go well with Diana's Jubilee chicken recipe, too, and retro buffet classics like quiches and pasties. Far better than champagne, in fact. Innis & Gunn Original Oak-Aged Beer, Edinburgh (widely available, from £1.79 for 330ml) The soft, wood-spiced, slightly caramel flavours of this cask-matured Scottish beer make it a crowd-pleaser, and it's terrific with savoury pastries and barbecued sausages. Chill a little. Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2007, West Sussex (Waitrose, £29.99, down to £22.49 until 29 May) The new vintage of Nyetimber is just in time to show off its crisp apples and pears and richer, yeasty, bready notes for 4 June. Majestic English fizz, here on an appealing offer. Henry Weston 2010 Vintage Cider, Herefordshire (widely available, from £1.83 for 500ml) Great local ciders can be sourced mostly from delis and farm shops, but this strong, rich, juicy one is sold in many shops and will make a great toast with a traditional buffet spread or British cheeses. TIPPLE TIP and the award goes to... 'The wine magazine Decanter opens its doors for a public tasting of winners from this year's Decanter World Wine Awards on 27 June at its offices in London SE1. Tickets are scarce so snap them up quickly.' £20; decanter.com