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Accidentally bought a terrible bottle of wine? Just add salt

Try adding salt to your wine. Yes, it’s October, not April (Picture: Metro)

I’d never normally advise adding anything to your wine.

The winemaker has spent time and energy crafting their vision, to be sipped and appreciated by us in…

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Stop dismissing Cava as just cheap fizz — it deserves more respect

Forget everything you thought you knew about Cava…

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I love a creative cocktail but I wasn’t prepared for the Chicken Bone Negroni

There are some unusual drinks available this Negroni Week…

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Summer’s almost over but these supermarket wines are like a holiday in a bottle

One sip and you’ll be transported to a sun-kissed terrace by the sea in Italy, Greece or Portugal.

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I tried Aldi’s top wines for autumn and £8.99 fizz is a total ‘knockout’

Aldi has some of the best supermarket wine under £10.

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‘Midway wine’ isn’t red, white, rosé or orange — and it’s perfect for September sipping

Caption: ?Midway wine? isn’t red, white or ros?, and it’s perfect for autumn sipping

Have you dared to try Roseorange from Aldi?

The hybrid rosé-orange wine in the tall bottle caused quite the commotion on social media when it…

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This £19 bottle of water tastes like champagne and I can’t get enough

Is fancy water actually worth it?

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I can’t stand when people put ice in their wine — it’s so uncouth

This is what really happens when you add ice to your wine…

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I’m a drinks writer — this £4.85 supermarket white wine is a ‘delicious’ bargain

It’s white wine’s time to shine.

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I was drinking gin from 10am at Latitude — one thing helped prevent a hangover

I woke up the next morning feeling fresh.

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The one drink you should never order from a restaurant wine list

Here’s how to navigate a wine list like a pro…

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Look out for this one word on wine bottles — it’ll get you the best value

You don’t have to compromise on quality (Picture: Getty Images/fStop)

Who wants to choose between value and quality when it comes to wine? Not me, that’s for sure.

Well, it’s a good job there are winemaking regions that offer both t…

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Forget about Prosecco — drink this £6.97 sparkling wine from Asda instead

This supermarket wine has been hailed as ‘the new Prosecco’.

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I’m a drinks writer — don’t fall for this major red wine myth

I’m debunking this right now.

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It’s time to ditch Aperol — this is the ultimate summer spritz

I love Aperol, but this summer drink seriously hits the spot.

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I tried Gen Z’s new favourite pre-drink that’s only £2.99 from Aldi

These boozy balls go down dangerously easy…

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Whispering, who? I tried 100 rosé wines and £6.99 Lidl bottle was the best

These are the best supermarket alternatives for Whispering Angel fans.

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‘Power picnics’ are perfect for summer — but you have to follow five rules

Let’s avoid blacking out on picnic blankets, shall we?

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It’s unforgiveable to serve this ‘offensive’ drink to guests at your wedding

As a wine expert, there are three drinks I’d never serve at a wedding…

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I tried 50 tinnies and found the best canned drink for summer

It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!

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I tried 70 wines from Co-op —  a £7.35 bottle was the best

Run, don’t walk to try this bottle while it’s under £10.

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Stop buying cheap Bordeaux — the best value wines are from this French region

There are some great bottles under £10.

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