Ravneet Gill
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Fentiman’s Classic Ginger Beer : Widely Available, From £3.50 ↘
Fentiman’s Classic Ginger Beer is a traditionally brewed, botanically crafted soft drink made by fermenting the finest Chinese ginger root, combined with natural flavours including lemon and herbal infusions like speedwell and juniper. This gluten-free, vegan-friendly ginger beer offers a complex, fiery taste with a refreshing zing and subtle citrus notes, delivering a distinctive and authentic ginger kick without artificial additives. Its unique recipe balances spicy ginger heat with a touch of sweetness and aromatic depth, making it a premium choice for those seeking a natural, flavourful ginger beer experience.
Author of the bestselling Pastry Chef’s Guide, Ravneet Gill studied at Le Cordon Bleu before taking over the pastry sections at St John, Llewelyn’s and Wild by Tart. Now a freelance chef, she set up industry networking and job advertising platform Countertalk in May 2018. In 2020, she was announced as the new judge of Channel 4’s Junior Bake Off starring alongside Liam Charles. She is the Telegraph’s Pastry specialist, as well as a regular columnist for Guardian Feast.
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Jack Stein
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
L'Extra par Langlois' Crémant de Loire Brut, France, N/V : Majestic, From £11 ↘
L’Extra par Langlois Crémant de Loire Brut is a refined Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine from France’s Loire Valley, crafted using only white grapes—primarily Chenin Blanc with Chardonnay—by the renowned Langlois-Chateau, owned by Champagne’s Bollinger. Made in the traditional method, it offers fine, delicate bubbles and a fresh, aromatic profile. Expect rounded, refreshing flavours of citrus, green apple and pear, with subtle toasty and mineral notes. Its crisp, fruity style and lively acidity make it an excellent aperitif, delivering Champagne-like elegance and complexity at outstanding value for money
Jack Stein, born in Cornwall, is the Chef Director of Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurants. After studying Psychology and Ancient History at Cardiff University, he pursued his passion for cooking, training at The Seafood Restaurant and internationally, including Paris and Sydney. Since 2017, he has led the Stein group, launched his own cookery course, and appeared in several TV series. Jack was voted Best Chef at the 2023 Food Magazine Reader Awards
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Matt Tebbutt
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Lugana, Italy, N/V : Asda, From £11.42 ↘
Lugana, Italy N/V (as found at Asda), is a refined white wine from the southern shores of Lake Garda, crafted primarily from the native Turbiana grape. This wine is celebrated for its delicate floral and citrus aromas, lively acidity, and pronounced minerality, thanks to the region’s glacial clay soils. In the glass, Lugana shows a straw-yellow hue with greenish reflections and offers flavours of juicy citrus, white stone fruit, and a subtle almond note, which can evolve into hazelnut with age. Fresh, soft, and versatile, Lugana is ideal as an aperitif or paired with fish, shellfish, and light starters, delivering a clean, refreshing finish that highlights its unique terroir.
Saturday Kitchen wine recommendation
Extra Special Pinot Noir, Chile, 2024 : Asda, £7.48 ↘
The Extra Special Pinot Noir 2024 from Chile’s Leyda Valley offers a vibrant and balanced expression of this delicate grape. It features juicy raspberry and cherry flavours complemented by earthy notes of blackcurrant and subtle hints of dark coffee, adding depth and complexity. This Chilean Pinot Noir is known for its smooth texture and refreshing acidity, making it an approachable yet refined red wine that pairs well with duck, grilled pork, or tuna. It is an excellent value choice, priced around £7.50, and has earned recognition such as the IWC Bronze Medal in 2024. The wine’s cool-climate origin contributes to its bright fruit character and elegant minerality, embodying the “less is more” philosophy typical of Pinot Noir
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