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Bag some bargain booze
Wine bottles
Christmas is a time for families and a time for giving.

It's also the time of year when many of us like to splash out on a good bottle of wine.

But how much do you need to spend to get something decent and what's the best way to bag a bargain.

John Downes, a Master of Wine, shared some of his tips on the programme.

Here are his five favourite best buys for Christmas.

  • Sauvignon Blanc - New Zealand - Villa Maria - around �8
  • Merlot - Chile - Errazuriz - around �6
  • Chardonnay - Chile - Max Reserva - around �9
  • Beaujolais Villages - France - Louis Jadot - around �8
  • Cannonau - Sardinia - Anzenas - around �10.



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