There’s generally not much to be cheerful about at this time of year, and in 2022 there are even fewer things than most. It’s hard to think of a more depressing combination of circumstances, politically, economically and health-wise, on top of which it’s suddenly getting dark at 5pm. My coping strategy is small treats: enveloping jumpers, deep rugs, copious candles, cheese on toast and a nice glass of red. In other words hygge wine.
For those trying to moderate their drinking, it’s about quality, not quantity. By that I don’t mean expensive wines, but the sort that are going to take you into your comfort zone (hygge, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the word, is the Danish term for cosy). In other words, the kind of wines you want to drink after an evening out in the cold, whether that’s watching fireworks or stuck on a platform waiting for a delayed train.
