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10 of the best wines at Ocado in 2025

From a Champagne for special occasions to a Grüner Veltliner for everyday drinking, these are 10 of the best Ocado wines to buy in 2025

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The top Christmas cocktails from London bars to try this festive season

As the countdown to Christmas begins, some of London’s very best bars are slinging fun festive cocktails across the city this month

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12 award-winning ports to try

From tawny ports to vintage styles offering exceptional value, check out this selection of fortified wines declared the best ports in 2025 by the IWSC

Podcast

The Drinking Hour podcast: All things Vouvray

In episode 243 of The Drinking Hour, David Kermode sits down with Cassandra Feray and Jean de Saint Venant to learn about the winemaking, terroir and tourism of Vouvray

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‘Which wines are best to serve with Christmas dinner?’

Sommelier Paul Biwand selects the best wines for the Christmas dinner table - from canapés to Christmas pudding

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The most exciting new bars to visit in December 2025

From Mexican flavours in Hokkaido to pared back cocktails in New York, take a look at the best new bars to open this December

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The best supermarket Champagnes for Christmas

David Kermode picks out the best Champagnes from UK supermarkets for snacks, salmon and soirées this Christmas

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Christmas Day in seven wines

With Christmas a matter of weeks away, David Kermode audits his cellar and the wine merchants to select the bottles to accompany a range of dishes on the most indulgent day of the year