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Experiment with zesty wines
1 Zest to impress PX Elqui (£6.99, Marks & Spencer) will give you a lime-sherbet tingle. Blagger’s guide PX stands for “Pedro Ximenez”, a grape used to make dry white wines and a sweet sherry...
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1 Thai Jacob’s Creek Dry Riesling (£7.99, Sainsbury’s) has lively lemongrass tones that bring out spicy flavours. Blagger’s guide Riesling is seen as the queen of white grapes as its acidity means the...
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1 Robust red Tsantali Organic Cabernet Sauvignon (£8.54, Waitrose Wine Direct) has punchy blueberry bravado. Blagger’s guide Greece is one of the world’s oldest wine- producing regions, going back...
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Fit for a princess, Chablis is one of the World’s finest white wines. It can be pricey, but there are some bargains to be had, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Citrusy Tesco Chablis (£7.79) has turbo flavours of...
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Raise a glass to Malbec
The red Malbec grape originated in France, but many bottles now come from Argentina. Choose from soulful blends or punchy berry flavours, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Cherry Trivento Otra Vida Malbec (£5.48,...
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Raise a glass to smoothies
Smoothies can be a great way to reach your five-a-day, but taste and nutritional value can vary. Rob Buckhaven picks his top three 1 Very berry (2/5-a-day) Waitrose Love Life Blueberry, Blackcurrant...
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Raise a glass to cake
Cake can be tricky to pair with wine thanks to its high levels of sweetness, but Rob Buckhaven has found some gems to enjoy with baked treats 1 The Sticky Sainsbury’s Muscat de St Jean de Minervois...
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Raise a glass to spicy food
Spicy food is often overpowering so it can be hard to find a wine to square up, but Rob Buckhaven has sourced three worthy matches 1 Lime Cordial Dr L Riesling (£5.79, Sainsbury’s) has a lime-blossom...
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The best wines to match your berry puds
It takes a wine with a good level of sweetness but a high acidity to match up to cherries, says Rob Buckhaven. These are his top three 1 Peachy Tesco Finest Dessert Semillon (£6.49) adds peachy...
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Raise a glass – the perfect wine for summer pea dishes
Whatever way you like to serve summer peas, Rob Buckhaven has found some delicious wines to match 1 Tangy White Asda Marsanne Vin de Pays D’Oc (£4) brings spiced star fruit to pea soup. Blagger’s...
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It used to be the sign of cheap plonk, but now screw tops are used on great quality wines to stop them becoming corked, says Rob Buckhaven 1 White Australian Zilze Viognier (£6.98, Asda) is a...
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Raise a glass – the perfect wine for seafood
The delicate flavours of seafood demand a wine with subtle and elegant notes that won’t overpower. Rob Buckhaven reveals his top three 1 Bubble trouble Bellante Sparkling Rosé (£9.99, M&S) has a...
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Rosé wine – not just for summer!
Rosé is becoming more fashionable – and no longer considered just a summer drink. plus, you can get great-quality wines for under a fiver, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Berry tang Vina Albali Tempranillo Rosé...
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Raise a glass to Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is a white grape variety which originated in france but is now synonymous with south africa. Rob Buckhaven picks three of his top drops 1 Pear-fection The Garden Route Chenin Blanc (£6,...
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Raise a glass: the best wines to decant
Decanting is when you pour wine into a jug to add air and so boost the flavours. Rob Buckhaven picks wines which benefit from this process 1) Uber Satsuma Nederburg Chardonnay Viognier (£6.99, Ocado)...
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Raise a glass – sophisticated cider
Cider is becoming as sophisticated as wine with varieties ranging from light and bone-dry through to deep and multi-layered, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Creamy spice Tesco Finest Single Orchard Cider (£1.79)...
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Raise a glass: ready-made tipples
Ready-made spirit-based drinks are an easy way to enjoy your favourite tipple without doing all the mixing yourself, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Getting Red-dy Smirnoff Vodka & Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice...
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Raise a glass: autumn favourites
As the nights draw in, choose food-friendly wines crammed with fruity flavours for a warming autumnal glow, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Rich and Delish Aldi Mâcon Villages (£4.99) has notes of tinned-peach...
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Raise a glass – veggie-friendly wine
Fish bladders can be used to clarify, or filter, wine so Rob buckhaven has picked three veggie-friendly bottles which are worth sipping 1 Berrylicious Sainsbury’s Grenache Rose (£4.69, Sainsbury’s)...
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Raise a glass: tipples for a coffee dessert
Pair your Coffee-based desserts with something rich, fruity and with a good balance of acidity, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Toffee Coffee Bella Veroni Amaretto Espresso (£9, Tesco) has café crème and burnt...
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Raise a glass to English red
English red is rare, as our climate is better suited to making white wine. but these regional reds can be lovely and fruity, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Fruit bat Three Mills Reserve Red (£3.98, Asda) has...
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Raise a glass to Sauvignon Gris
The Sauvignon Gris grape is a mutation of Sauvignon Blanc. it has similar acidity, but richer, more aromatic notes, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Argen-thyme Altos de Condor Sauvignon Gris (£7.99, Marks &...
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Give the gift of wine
Giving a bottle as a gift? it’s best to stick with classic fine wines and popular grapes, says Rob Buckhaven 1) Gooseberry Girl Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc (£12.79, Ocado) is like jumping into...
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Enjoy the complex flavours of white wines which are kept for a time before drinking, says Rob Buckhaven 1) Refined Lime Trimbach Pinot Blanc 2008 (£10.99, Majestic) oozes citrus finesse. Blagger’s...
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Raise a glass: Gewürtztraminer wines
Sweeter-style white wines made from The Gewürtztraminer grape are perfect with spicy foods. give them a try, says Rob Buckhaven 1) Petal perfume Taste The Difference Alsace Gewürztraminer (£7.99,...
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Raise a glass: best bubbles
Sparkling wine is growing in popularity, but the finest fizz of all is still champagne. Make sure you spoil your mum silly with one of the best, says Rob Buckhaven 1) Budget bubbles Champagne Veuve...
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Raise a glass: real ale
Real Ale is not just for boys. Rob Buckhaven picks out his favourites – and they’re surprisingly delicious 1 Light bite Frederic Robinson Dizzy Blonde (£1.99, Tesco) is a refreshing, zesty sip of...
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With its smoky taste, the South African pinotage grape is the Marmite of the wine world, says Rob Buckhaven. Try it and see what you think! 1) Fruit forward Warwick Estate Pinotage (£13.99,...
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