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! Read more
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Raise a glass: real ale
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Real Ale is not just for boys. Rob Buckhaven picks out his favourites – and they’re surprisingly delicious Read more
Raise a glass: best bubbles
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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 Read more
Raise a glass: Gewürtztraminer wines
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Sweeter-style white wines made from The Gewürtztraminer grape are perfect with spicy foods. give them a try, says Rob Buckhaven Read more
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Enjoy the complex flavours of white wines which are kept for a time before drinking, says Rob Buckhaven
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Give the gift of wine
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Giving a bottle as a gift? it’s best to stick with classic fine wines and popular grapes, says Rob Buckhaven Read more
Raise a glass to Sauvignon Gris
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The Sauvignon Gris grape is a mutation of Sauvignon Blanc. it has similar acidity, but richer, more aromatic notes, says Rob Buckhaven Read more
Raise a glass to English red
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English red is rare, as our climate is better suited to making white wine. but these regional reds can be lovely and fruity. Read more
Raise a glass: tipples for a coffee dessert
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Pair your Coffee-based desserts with something rich, fruity and with a good balance of acidity, says Rob Buckhaven Read more
Raise a glass – veggie-friendly wine
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Fish bladders can be used to clarify, or filter, wine so Rob buckhaven has picked three veggie-friendly bottles which are worth sipping Read more
Raise a glass: autumn favourites
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As the nights draw in, choose food-friendly wines crammed with fruity flavours for a warming autumnal glow,
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Raise a glass: ready-made tipples
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Ready-made spirit-based drinks are an easy way to enjoy your favourite tipple without doing all the mixing yourself, says Rob Buckhaven Read more
Raise a glass – sophisticated cider
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Cider is becoming as sophisticated as wine with varieties ranging from light and bone-dry through to deep and multi-layered, says Rob Buckhaven Read more
Raise a glass: the best wines to decant
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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 Read more
Raise a glass to Chenin Blanc
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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 Read more
