Wine with Leslie: Last-minute bottles for gift-giving, and what to have with the big dinner

"...red is preferable, juicier reds such as Brunello, Southern Rhône or elegant Burgundy or Pinot Noir work better than Bordeaux — but if you want Bordeaux that’s fine too; it is a day of celebration..."

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Just a few days left but don’t panic, plenty of time to drop into your local independent off-licence over the next few days. 

Supermarkets will have plenty of offers if you are feeling the pinch, but they don’t need your money like the independent sector which relies heavily on Christmas sales to make it through the year.