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Aidy Smith

Wine columnist@sypped

Aidy Smith is a TV presenter and wine and spirits journalist. His aim is to help everyone find their ideal tipple while building their confidence to explore the world of the drink.

<p>Each rosé was rated based on taste, texture, finish, and overall experience</p>

The best rosé wines, taste tested

<p>From luxury tipples to whiskeys for naysayers, each of these bottles was taste-tested blind </p>

15 best Irish whiskeys 2024, taste tested

<p>Each wine club was assessed on the quality of the vinos it offers as well as value for money</p>

11 best wine clubs for discovering new vinos and becoming an expert

<p>From budget bottles to blow-out buys, find the perfect vino for a sparkling festive season </p>

Best sparkling wine for Christmas 2023, from champagne to prosecco

Deep, dark and fruity: Argentines are giving French producers a run for their money with their malbec

What Are The UK’s Best Argentinian Malbecs?

What Are The UK’s Best Argentinian Malbecs?

Deep, dark and fruity: Argentines are giving French producers a run for their money with their malbec

Just because the label is made of some fancy fabric doesn’t mean it’s going to taste as good as it looks

How to shop for good wine - 8 top tips

It’s the one-day of the year we give back to Mum

Forget flowers, here’s 7 outstanding wines for Mother's Day

British Pie Week: 9 pies and affordable wines to match