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Vineyard workers in Portugal. Picture: Mike Tipping

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In the land of black pigs and brilliant blends....

La Monacesca Verdicchio di Matelica 2012

La Monacesca Verdicchio di Matelica 2012

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Three wines perfect for cooling off in a bank holiday heatwave

3 sauvignons that are anything but so-so

3 sauvignons that are anything but so-so

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3 sauvignons that are anything but so-so

Domaine de Viranel Arômes Sauvages 2013

Domaine de Viranel Arômes Sauvages 2013

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A grape variety which is rarely to be found flying solo

Calmel & Joseph Les Terroirs Corbières 2011

Calmel & Joseph Les Terroirs Corbières 2011

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Three wines perfect to enjoy with a Bank Holiday barbecue

Château Pey La Tour Réserve du Château 2010

Château Pey La Tour Réserve du Château 2010

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No longer dodging the jam

Concha y Toro Terrunyo Los Boldos Block 5 Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Concha y Toro Terrunyo Los Boldos Block 5 Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Mike Tipping wouldn’t recommended wine for greens, but is happy to oblige with asparagus

Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2011

Errazuriz Aconcagua Costa Pinot Noir 2011

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Wines for Easter

Wakefield Estate Merlot 2014

Wakefield Estate Merlot 2014

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Egg-citing red wines that are perfect for Easter Sunday lunch

To mark Pi Day, three reds that would be perfect to enjoy with a pie

To mark Pi Day, three reds that would be perfect to enjoy with a pie

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To mark Pi Day, three reds that would be perfect to enjoy with a pie

White wines perfect to herald the arrival of spring

White wines perfect to herald the arrival of spring

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White wines perfect to herald the arrival of spring

Three red wines that are just grand

Three red wines that are just grand

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Three red wines that are just grand

Torres Sangre de Toro 2013

Torres Sangre de Toro 2013

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How wine tastes have changed ... and stayed the same

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

Kaiken Ultra Malbec 2012

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A good Argentinian malbec

Champagne Moët & Chandon Rosé Brut Imperial, around £40, widely available

Champagne Moët & Chandon Rosé Brut Imperial, around £40, widely available

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Three bottles of bubbly perfect for St Valentine’s Day

Quinta do Vale Meão, in the Douro Valley, Portugal

Quinta do Vale Meão, in the Douro Valley, Portugal

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Portuguese wine that stirs memories of an enjoyable trip

Red wines perfect for some traditional British fare

Red wines perfect for some traditional British fare

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Red wines perfect for some traditional British fare

Tavernello Vino d’Italia Rosso, £3.49 at Tesco

Tavernello Vino d’Italia Rosso, £3.49 at Tesco

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Recalling the taste of summer with a bargain bottle of plonk

The Co-operative Special Cuvée Prosecco, £6.66 at The Co-operative

The Co-operative Special Cuvée Prosecco, £6.66 at The Co-operative

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Christmas wines that won’t break the bank

Hunter’s MiruMiru Brut NV

Hunter’s MiruMiru Brut NV

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Three white wines for the Christmas feast

Brown Brothers Explorer Orange Muscat & Flora 2013

Brown Brothers Explorer Orange Muscat & Flora 2013

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Trio of wines ideal for a dinner party

Clos de los Siete 2011, Mendoza

Clos de los Siete 2011, Mendoza

Red wine perfect as Christmas gifts

Malabarista Tempranillo-Garnacha, Navarra 2012

Malabarista Tempranillo-Garnacha, Navarra 2012

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Food-friendly Spanish reds

Vox Populi Bobal 2011, Utiel-Requena

Vox Populi Bobal 2011, Utiel-Requena

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Bluffer's guide to wine lingo

Wines too good to waste on Bonfire Night

Wines too good to waste on Bonfire Night

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Wines too good to waste on Bonfire Night

Evans & Tate “Breathing Space” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Evans & Tate “Breathing Space” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Can you judge a wine by its label?

Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz 2009

Brokenwood Hunter Valley Shiraz 2009

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Winter warmers, or not as the case may be

Domaine Les Yeuses 'Les Epices' Syrah 2012, Pays d’Oc

Domaine Les Yeuses 'Les Epices' Syrah 2012, Pays d’Oc

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The marital politics of sharing wine

Barbi Grechetto 2013 IGT Umbria, £6.66 when you buy two at Majestic

Barbi Grechetto 2013 IGT Umbria, £6.66 when you buy two at Majestic

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Quality and value at Majestic

Saint Andrieu L'Oratoire, Coteaux Varois en Provence 2013

Saint Andrieu L'Oratoire, Coteaux Varois en Provence 2013

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The last of the summer wine

Domaine Jones Blanc Grenache Gris, Côtes Catalanes, 2013

Domaine Jones Blanc Grenache Gris, Côtes Catalanes, 2013

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Wines from the south of France

Diane de Belgrave 2009, Haut-Médoc, £17.50 from oddbins.com 17/20

Diane de Belgrave 2009, Haut-Médoc, £17.50 from oddbins.com 17/20

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Never too late to celebrate Cabernet Sauvignon Day

La Grange Le Haut Pinot Noir 2011, Pays d’Oc

La Grange Le Haut Pinot Noir 2011, Pays d’Oc

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A surprise of the vinous kind

Rosemount Estate Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo 2013

Rosemount Estate Shiraz Grenache Tempranillo 2013

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No previous experience required

Tesco finest* Slovenian Riesling 2013

Tesco finest* Slovenian Riesling 2013

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3 wines perfect for summer - and Christmas

Claude Val Rouge 2013

Claude Val Rouge 2013

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Wines to enjoy for less than a tenner

Paul Mas Vignes de Nicole Chardonnay-Viognier 2013

Paul Mas Vignes de Nicole Chardonnay-Viognier 2013

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Three ‘Goldilocks’ wines

Plaimont Producteurs Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2011, Duc de Termes, (37.5cl) £5.99 at Tesco

Plaimont Producteurs Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 2011, Duc de Termes, (37.5cl) £5.99 at Tesco

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Thank your host with something a little bit different

Ranger Estate Shiraz 2008, Adelaide Hills

Ranger Estate Shiraz 2008, Adelaide Hills

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Sometimes only a big juicy red wine will do

Grant Burge gb11 Rosé 2013, £8.50 at Nidderdale Fine Wines

Grant Burge gb11 Rosé 2013, £8.50 at Nidderdale Fine Wines

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Think pink with three rosé wines

Monte Schiavo Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2013

Monte Schiavo Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2013

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A Midsummer Lunch's Wine

The Intrepid Bear 'Brown Bear' Reserve Pinot Noir 2012, £11.99 from Virgin Wines

The Intrepid Bear 'Brown Bear' Reserve Pinot Noir 2012, £11.99 from Virgin Wines

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Pointers for Pinot

The Co-operative’s Truly Irresistible Bio Bio Malbec 2012

The Co-operative’s Truly Irresistible Bio Bio Malbec 2012

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What Dad really wants - red wine gift ideas for Father's Day

Adega de Ponte da Barca ‘Este’ branco 2013, Vinho Verde

Adega de Ponte da Barca ‘Este’ branco 2013, Vinho Verde

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Crisp and dry, summer whites.

Dry River Pinot Noir 2008, Martinborough

Dry River Pinot Noir 2008, Martinborough

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What is an affordable wine? Three reds to suit three budgets

Miguel Torres “Days of Summer” Muscat Reserva 2013, RRP £7.49

Miguel Torres “Days of Summer” Muscat Reserva 2013, RRP £7.49

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Sunny summer sippers

Viñalba 50 50 Reservado 2012

Viñalba 50 50 Reservado 2012

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Red wines for around £8 - The new "about a fiver".

Bodegas Castaño “Hécula” Monastrell 2011

Bodegas Castaño “Hécula” Monastrell 2011

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Wines For Chilling When Al Fresco Grilling

Dandelion Vineyards Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

Dandelion Vineyards Wonderland of the Eden Valley Riesling

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A short lived affair that deserves a glass of wine

Secret de Viu Manent Malbec 2012, Colchagua

Secret de Viu Manent Malbec 2012, Colchagua

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3 dates for your calendar and the wines to go with them...

Pasqua Passimento 2011, Veneto, £8.99 when you buy two at Majestic 17/20

Pasqua Passimento 2011, Veneto, £8.99 when you buy two at Majestic 17/20

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Eggstravagant reds for Easter Sunday

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Aglianico del Vulture 2009

Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Aglianico del Vulture 2009

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How To Pick A Good Bottle Of Wine

Duo Des Mers Sauvignon-Viognier 2013

Duo Des Mers Sauvignon-Viognier 2013

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Wines to carp on about

Champagne Esterlin Cuvée Cléo

Champagne Esterlin Cuvée Cléo

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Mum's the word - wines for Mother's Day