Festive treats

Have a shot at Edinburgh Gin’s brand-new Raspberry Collins canned cocktail, perfect for a picnic with its enticing fruity notes. They’re also 2% ABV and 50 calories per can! RRP £1.50 from Tesco. If t

New drinks and tipples to try

English Bubbly Wines 8-Can Multipack | £48 | wearetheuncommon.co.uk Award-winning English sparkling in cans. Fresh Bacchus Chardonnay and bright strawberry rosé – convenient for outdoor entertaining a

If any grape can be described as producing the Marmite of wine styles, it’s sauvignon blanc: you either love it or you hate it. This herbaceous, citrussy white goes from rustic, light workhorse in Fra

Turn tired veg, leftover meat, and tinned staples into comforting, low-cost meals in a flash. 1 BLITZED VEGETABLE SOUP Clear out the fridge and give that sad-looking veg a second life. Roast or simmer

The pleasures and challenges of making – and describing – great wines