Valpolicella, Beaujolais and Loire Valley reds used to guarantee lightness, but climate change means most reds are now a lot stronger

A Picpoul aperitif and an Alentejo with kick for last of those summer barbecues

How to Drink Better: You could come up with a new master blend, or perhaps not

Co-ops haven’t always had the best reputation but some are producing wines that can compete with the best domaines

Dunne Stores stocks a rosé from Languedoc and a red from a lesser-known area of Bordeaux

How to Drink Better: The best-known of the Côtes include the Côte d’Or in Burgundy and the Côtes du Rhône

Once the reserve of wine bars, it’s now possible to pick up orange wines in your local off-licence

Wines for the Weekend: Albariño and Rioja are both flexible grapes that match with a variety of foods

How to Drink Better: A good tip is to start with Mediterranean countries, and when in doubt a good rosé can cover all bases

In the 1970s godello almost died out, but was nurtured back by a couple of exquisite producers – others have followed

Wines for the Weekend: An Albariño and a Crianza from dynamic family-owned company based in Rioja

How to Drink Better: As with any investment, you need to understand the market

John Wilson: One general rule is that mountainous terrain further from the sea produces more interesting wines

Wines for the Weekend: This Riesling is a super low-alcohol option, while the Lebanese red would work well with lamb

How to Drink Better: It’s worth remembering that wine starts to oxidise as soon as it comes into contact with air