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Raise a glass – the perfect plonk for raspberries
Raspberries combine acidity and sweetness, so the ideal wine must have similar flavours; these can be sweet whites or fruity reds, says Rob Buckhaven 1 Tutti frutti Mu Muscat de Rivesaltes (£7.99,...
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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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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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Raise a glass – to zesty wines
Scandinavian cuisine focuses on fresh flavours, so the accompanying wines should be light and zesty to match, says Rob Buckhaven 1) Lemony Love Tesco Finest Steillage Mosel Riesling (£6.99) is a...
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Raise a glass: Christmas tipples
For Christmas dinner, match your wine to the wide array of flavours by keeping things simple, says Rob Buckhaven 1) Duck delight El Guia Tinto Garnacha (£3.99, Waitrose Wine Direct) has notes of...
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Raise a glass: fruit juices
Finding fresh juices that aren’t full of additives is tricky, says Rob Buckhaven. but these deliver, plus you’ll get one of your five-a-day 1) Mellow melon Proganic Organic Watermelon Juice (£1.89,...
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Raise a glass: the best hot chocolates
Banish the january blues with an endorphin-raising cup of hot chocolate. Rob Buckhaven selects his favourites 1) LUXE CRUSH Twinings Swiss Chocolate Drink (£3.49, Tesco) has a chocolate-brownie...
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Raise a glass
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: 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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