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WineAlbariño The Iberian white with a penchant for the coast makes the perfect seafood partner. Matteo Furlan, head sommelier at The Ritz London, picks four favourite albariños
WineAlbariño The Iberian white with a penchant for the coast makes the perfect seafood partner. Matteo Furlan, head sommelier at The Ritz London, picks four favourite albariños
WineVermentino Calling Sardinia home this white is the perfect match for Mediterranean flavours. Florent Giovannone, head of wine for Notting Hill’s new Caia, chooses four top vermentinos to try
WineVermentino Calling Sardinia home this white is the perfect match for Mediterranean flavours. Florent Giovannone, head of wine for Notting Hill’s new Caia, chooses four top vermentinos to try
WineGewürztraminer Rich and fruity, it takes strong flavours to stand up to the powerful Alsace favourite. Jan Konetzki, director of wine at the Four Seasons Hotel and Mei Ume, picks four of his favourites
WineGewürztraminer Rich and fruity, it takes strong flavours to stand up to the powerful Alsace favourite. Jan Konetzki, director of wine at the Four Seasons Hotel and Mei Ume, picks four of his favourites
WineChardonnay Varying wildly from New World to Old, this Marmite of wines is anything but dull. Julien Beltzung, executive sommelier of the newly Michelin-starred The Glenturret Lalique in Crieff, Perthshire, picks his four favourite chardonnays
WineChardonnay Varying wildly from New World to Old, this Marmite of wines is anything but dull. Julien Beltzung, executive sommelier of the newly Michelin-starred The Glenturret Lalique in Crieff, Perthshire, picks his four favourite chardonnays
WineSyrah This full-bodied, dark-fruited red is perfect with grilled meat and strong cheeses. Francesco Tessa, head sommelier at Michelin- starred Angler shares his top syrah picks
WineSyrah This full-bodied, dark-fruited red is perfect with grilled meat and strong cheeses. Francesco Tessa, head sommelier at Michelin- starred Angler shares his top syrah picks
WineSparklers BBC Food & Drink co-presenter Joe Wadsack offers his view on the best bottles for the big occasions
WineSparklers BBC Food & Drink co-presenter Joe Wadsack offers his view on the best bottles for the big occasions
WinePort A replacement for wine in the 1700s, port can do so much more than partner cheese. Chanel Owen, head sommelier at Pied à Terre, picks her four favourite ports for savoury and sweet dishes
WinePort A replacement for wine in the 1700s, port can do so much more than partner cheese. Chanel Owen, head sommelier at Pied à Terre, picks her four favourite ports for savoury and sweet dishes
WineMerlot This smooth, juicy red, known for its plum flavours, is far too often underestimated. Romain Bourger, head sommelier at The Vineyard, picks his four favourite merlots.
WineMerlot This smooth, juicy red, known for its plum flavours, is far too often underestimated. Romain Bourger, head sommelier at The Vineyard, picks his four favourite merlots.
WineGrüner veltliner The wine that Austria gave the world, a dry white that packs a high acidity fruit punch, is at ease with both schnitzel and scallop
WineGrüner veltliner The wine that Austria gave the world, a dry white that packs a high acidity fruit punch, is at ease with both schnitzel and scallop
WineGrenache A versatile grape that can make juicy reds and sweet fortified wines, but for the summer, it’s all about the fruity, elegant rosé
WineGrenache A versatile grape that can make juicy reds and sweet fortified wines, but for the summer, it’s all about the fruity, elegant rosé
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