Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven | Drinks columnist

Wine columnist and presenter passionate about food and drink. Follow me @robbuckhaven

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Rob Buckhaven holding limes up to his eyes, surrounded by bottles of absinthe

The green fairy is back — welcome to the absinthe renaissance

Food 4 days ago By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven and bottles of Aldi wine on a colourful background

The £9 Aldi wine that'll be living in my ice bucket throughout spring

Food 4 days ago By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven and his friend Clara Batten posing with Jason Momoa.

I went on a bar crawl with Jason Momoa — he was even cooler than expected

Food March 15, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven holding a glass of wine, with three bottles of wine on the right-hand side and a green vineyard background

I'm a drinks writer — don't write off these end-of-season wines under £10

Food March 11, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

I didn’t think we were cruising types, until we tasted the wine on board this ship

Food March 1, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven, next to bottles of savoury drinks for the culinary cocktail trend on a grey background.

I'm a drinks writer and think everyone should give 'fooze' a try

Food February 22, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Cocktails and beers and people drinking shots

Don't order a cocktail at the bar — try a 'baby drink' instead

Food February 17, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

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You can sip yourself horny with this surprising drink that 'increases libido'

Food February 8, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

A composiite image of crisps, including Pringles, Skips and Kettle chips, beside an assortment of wine

Forget about wine and cheese — pair your drinks with these crisps instead

Food February 1, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven at an Argentinian vineyard and bottles of Argentinian wine.

I'm a drinks writer — stop buying Malbec and try these Argentinian wines instead

Food January 25, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

A blue bubbly background with images of drinks on top, including a tinned cocktail, a cocktail in a glass and bottle of wine.

I'm a drinks writer and these booze trends should die in 2025

Food January 18, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Rob Buckhaven, Metro drinks editor and some of Aldi's best wine for under £10

I'm a wine writer and these 'extraordinary' Aldi drinks are under £10

Food January 11, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

Pink drink with lemon

The 'first and last' rule will change the way you drink alcohol

Food January 8, 2025 By Rob Buckhaven

A woman drinking red wine and several bottles of the drink

Simple tip to help you avoid dreaded 'red wine mouth' at parties

Food December 30, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven

Metro drinks editor Rob Buckhaven surrounded by bottles and glasses of alcohol

Exact number of days you can keep Christmas drinks for after opening

Food December 21, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven

Aldi and M&S Mulled Wine beats the competition, rated by a wine expert

I tried 22 supermarket mulled wines and this 'weird' flavour was the best

Food December 14, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven

A compilation image of the best drinks Christmas gifts, with different wine and vermouth bottles and an English Whisky book on a colourful background

I’m a drinks expert and these are the best booze-related Christmas gifts

Food December 7, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven

Vivacello Sparkling wine from Lidl

Best festive fizz for Christmas — including £4.99 bottle from Lidl that's 'to die for'

Food November 30, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven

Best Black Friday supermarket wine deals, featuring four bottles of wine on a colourful background

I’m a wine expert and these are the best Black Friday drinks deals in the supermarkets

Food November 23, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven

Beyoncé RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR - New York

I didn't think Beyoncé could get more impressive — but her latest venture blew me away

Food November 16, 2024 By Rob Buckhaven