John Wilson’s guide to making the ultimate summer wine spritzer
How to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intake
John Wilson: I think this might just be the perfect summer wine
It’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own right
Two Italian wines from Dunnes, one with a less familiar grape
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these wines come from local Abruzzo grape varieties
Rosé wines: will a lighter shade mean a better taste?
How to Drink Better: It helps to understand what leads to the colour of the wine in your glass
Summer wine: three rosés worth a splurge plus one for all budgets
Provence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades
Two wines that capture the sunshine of Sicily
Wines for the Weekend: Sicily is one of the largest wine-producing regions in Italy
Is it better to buy an expensive Cava or Crémant than to snag a cheap Champagne?
How to Drink Better: While these three wines are often made in the same way, they will differ because of soil and grape varieties
How to find a good summer rosé from outside Provence
John Wilson: Almost every other wine region in the world has tried to replicate the success of Whispering Angel
Two summery wines to try from Aldi, one below €9
Wines for the Weekend: This South African white would match well with grilled fish, while the Portuguese red would be great with a burger
Don’t forget the fizz: the wines to buy on your French holiday this summer
How to Drink Better: Many wines you will encounter in France will be unfamiliar so it’s worth doing some advance research
John Wilson: Discover Portugal’s wonderful whites beyond alvarhino and vinho verde
These four Portuguese whites will give you a great introduction to wine regions you may not yet have discovered
Two lesser-known grapes from M&S that deliver big on flavour
Wines for the Weekend: This Bulgarian white would work well with salads while the Italian red would match with charcuterie
What is Calvados and how should I drink it?
How to Drink Better: A reader has received a bottle of VSOP as a gift and wonders what it contains
Wine and travel: John Wilson’s favourite wine trips from Spain to New Zealand
Avoiding the beaten track can lead to a cheaper and possibly more enriching experience for travellers who appreciate a good glass or bottle
It’s summer - so time to start chilling your red wines
Why not try ice with your pinot noir? These four bottles will all work at cooler temperatures