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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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Posted in Alcohol Aldi Asda Co-op Drink Up Drinks Food Lifestyle Shopping Supermarkets UK News Wine

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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Posted in Aldi Drink Up Drinks Food Lifestyle Shopping Supermarkets UK News Wine

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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Posted in Alcohol Climate Change Environment News Tech UK News Wales Wine

Welsh wine is booming, but would you go for cwm cabernet?

While many traditional wine regions are becoming too hot, rainy Wales is not yet in danger of this.

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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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A local’s guide to Bulgaria’s most underrated destination — the ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’

Whether you’re a wine aficionado or merely a wine enjoyer with a lot to learn, Melnik deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.

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A Bulgarian’s guide to Bulgaria’s most underrated destination — the ‘Bordeaux of Eastern Europe’

Whether you’re a wine aficionado or merely a wine enjoyer with a lot to learn, Melnik deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.

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You can save £80 on a Naked Wines case right now — and you don’t have to be a member

Chin chin!

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Posted in Drink Up Drinks Food Lidl Lifestyle UK News Wine

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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Posted in England Gloucestershire Lifestyle Travel Travel Inspiration Travel Reviews UK News UK Travel Wine

I’m American — my first trip to an English vineyard was nothing like I expected

I never imagined my first visit to a vineyard would be on an overcast weekend in rural Gloucestershire, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

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I’m American — my first trip to an English vineyard was nothing like I expected

I never imagined my first visit to a vineyard would be on an overcast weekend in rural Gloucestershire, but I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

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Posted in Lifestyle Rail Travel Travel Inspiration Uber UK News UK Travel Wine

I spent a day on the luxury Pullman for £10 — a wine-fuelled trip back in time

It’s not every day you get to step on board one of the most famous and luxurious trains in the world. But, this summer, you can for just £10. 

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Posted in Lifestyle Rail Travel Travel Inspiration Uber UK News UK Travel Wine

I spent a day on the luxury Pullman for £10 — a wine-fuelled trip back in time

It’s not every day you get to step on board one of the most famous and luxurious trains in the world. But, this summer, you can for just £10. 

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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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Posted in Alcohol Asda Drink Up Food Lifestyle Shopping Supermarkets UK News Wine

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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Posted in Death France News UK News Wine World

British jogger run over and killed in front of husband while on holiday in France

The 35-year-old was struck by a car as she ran through the eastern French town of Beaune on Tuesday.

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Aldi has introduced a one-per-customer limit on ‘world’s best’ £15 item

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

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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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Posted in Alcohol Aldi Drink Up Drinks Food Lidl Lifestyle Marks & Spencer Shopping UK News Wine

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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I tried the world’s best champagne — and it’s only £15

You’ll never believe where the world’s best champagne is from…

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Posted in Alcohol Drink Up Drinks Food Foodie Lifestyle Shopping Summer UK News Wine

‘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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Posted in Alcohol Drink Up Drinks Food Lifestyle Shopping UK News Weddings Wine

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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