
Mike Reid
Rib-eye on the bone, chimichurri, pommes Anna
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Extra Special Dão, Portugal, 2022: Asda, £6.47
Extra Special Dão 2022, is a medium-bodied Portuguese red blending Mencía and Touriga Nacional, offering expressive aromas of violets and ripe cherry, with a palate of candied red fruits, gentle oak, and soft tannins; elegantly balanced, it punches well above its price and is praised for its fresh, approachable character and excellent value

Samin Nosrat
Kale and farro Caesar salad and kuku-kopita
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Agapi by Kintonis Rosé, Greece, 2024: Majestic, From £9
Agapi by Kintonis Rosé 2024 from Greece is a joyfully summery blend of Roditis and Malagousia, with a touch of Agiorgitiko, sourced from low-yield, high-altitude Peloponnese vineyards; it delivers lively strawberry fruit and fragrant floral notes, finishing crisp and dry, making it an excellent value at Majestic from £9

Sam Holland

Matt Tebbutt
Nasi goreng with seared salmon
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
The Pebble Chenin Blanc, France, 2024: Tesco, £10
The Pebble Chenin Blanc 2024 from France is fresh and appealing, with aromas of vanilla-infused spiced apple and poached pear, accompanied by a subtle richness and gentle fruitiness; its balance, lift, and approachable price make it a delightful, easy-drinking Loire white.
Chocolate mousse tart with blackberries and port
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Finest Dessert Semillon, Australia, 2020: Tesco, £7
Finest Dessert Semillon 2020 from Australia is a beautifully aromatic sweet wine produced by De Bortoli in the Riverina, New South Wales, offering luscious notes of orange marmalade, candied peel, lemon sherbet, and honey with fresh, racy acidity; despite its high residual sugar, it remains light and easy to drink, making it perfect chilled with fruit desserts and exceptional value in its category.





