Grilled tuna with lemongrass dressing and guacamole
Jack Stein
Chef Director of the Rick Stein restaurants, following a career that has taken him from Cornwall to leading kitchens in Paris, Sydney, Japan and beyond. He is also a familiar face on television and author of World on a Plate.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Lyme Bay Bacchus, England, 2025
M&s, £15
Lyme Bay Bacchus, England, 2025
Think of this English Bacchus like a crisp, zesty Sauvignon Blanc. It’s super fresh and smells like a mix of freshly cut grass, elderflower, and tart green apples. When you take a sip, it has a bright, lemon-grapefruit zing that feels really clean and refreshing, with no heavy or oaky flavours getting in the way.
Because it’s a young wine from a cool coastal climate, it has a lively, “just-picked” vibrancy. It’s the ultimate sunny-day wine—perfect for chilling down and cracking open alongside a seafood salad, some fried fish, or just a plate of sharp cheese on the patio.
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Lemon and burrata limoncini
Roberta d’Elia
Talented Italian chef and culinary professional, known for her refined cooking, passion for authentic Italian flavours and creative approach to seasonal ingredients.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Finest Passerina, Italy, 2025
Tesco, £8.50
A fantastically easy-drinking Italian white that flies under the radar. Think of it as a slightly more exciting Pinot Grigio—it tastes like crisp pear, white peach, and a squeeze of lemon, with a tiny hint of white flowers. It’s light, zippy, and completely dry, making it a total breeze to sip without overwhelming your tastebuds.
Because it’s so young and lively, it’s the perfect “weeknight fridge wine.” You’ll want to serve it ice-cold alongside a bowl of spaghetti with garlic and oil, a casual pizza night, or just a plate of cold cuts when you want something uncomplicated and refreshing.
Herb-crusted rack of lamb with summer mint sauce
Elliott Grover
British chef known for his refined, ingredient-led cooking, blending modern techniques with classic influences. He has built a strong reputation across London’s acclaimed restaurant scene.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Gérard Bertrand Côte des Roses Rosé, France, 2025
Majestic, From £11
The famous French rosé that comes in the beautiful glass bottle with a rose-shaped bottom, but the liquid inside is just as enjoyable. It’s a classic, crowd-pleasing dry pink wine that tastes like a bowl of fresh strawberries, sliced peaches, and a squeeze of grapefruit. It’s crisp and light, but with a smooth, fruity roundness that makes it go down incredibly easy.
It’s the ultimate “picture-perfect patio” wine, ideal for a romantic picnic or a sunny brunch with friends. You’ll want to serve it well-chilled alongside grilled shrimp, a fresh summer salad, or just a charcuterie board loaded with prosciutto, melon, and mild cheeses.
Matt Tebbutt
Steak with Roquefort butter and chopped salad
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Santa Julia Malbec, Argentina, 2024
Sainsbury’s, £10.75
The go-to, no-fuss Argentine red that tastes like a big bowl of juicy dark berries. It’s packed with plush flavors of blackberry, plum, and a hint of dark chocolate, with a smooth, velvety feel that makes it really easy to drink. Because it’s a young 2024 vintage, the fruit flavors are bright and front-and-center, without being overly heavy or harsh.
It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner wine, especially if you’re putting meat on the grill. Pop it in the fridge for about 15 minutes to cool it down just slightly, and pour it alongside burgers, steak tacos, BBQ ribs, or even a Friday night pepperoni pizza. It’s cozy, reliable, and tastes much more expensive than it actually is.
Fillet of sea bream with olives and capers
Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Taste The Difference Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2025
Sainsbury’s, £7.75
The ultimate thirst-quencher from Portugal, famous for being light, zippy, and just a little bit fizzy. “Vinho Verde” literally translates to “green wine,” but that just means it’s meant to be drunk young and fresh. It tastes like a mix of cold lemon-lime soda, crisp green apples, and citrus, with a tiny, refreshing tingle on the tongue that makes it incredibly easy to drink.
You want this bottle as cold as possible on a hot day. It’s the perfect pairing for a sunny afternoon in the garden, a beach picnic, or casual takeout like fish and chips, fried calamari, or a fresh seafood salad. It’s not a wine you need to overthink; it’s simply a crisp, breezy refresher in a glass.