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John Wilson: Pay a little more for these two wines and get great value for money
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these French bottles are available at lower prices at the moment
Irish people are drinking less alcohol than ever. But there is one drink on the rise
How to Drink Better: Ireland now sits mid-table in the EU alcohol-consumption table, the report says
Summer wines: four alternatives to your usual sunny fizz
John Wilson: A glass of sparkling wine makes for the perfect drink in warmer weather
These two €13 South African wines pair perfectly with grilled food
Wines for the Weekend: These two €13 bottles are from a large family farm in Paarl, South Africa
John Wilson’s easy guide to reading a French wine label
How to Drink Better: Do you know where the name Languedoc came from? Read on
Your new favourite white wine might come from this lesser-known French region
John Wilson: Luberon is most associated with rich reds, but these whites prove its winemakers have many skills
Two €10 wines from an innovative Languedoc maker
Wines for the Weekend: This white would go well with lighter summer salads while the red would work with firm cheeses
What does reserva mean on a wine label and is it a good thing?
How to Drink Better: A reserva from Spain must adhere to strict rules, but other countries follow different systems
Four lower-alcohol reds perfect for summer drinking
John Wilson: It can be difficult to find decent lighter reds but these four stand out
Traces: Two lighter ‘lifestyle’ wines to try
Wines for the Weekend: This brand aims to offer cleaner, naturally crafted wines
A pinot noir for every budget including one of my favourites
John Wilson: Pinot noir is known for being tricky to grow but it’s now thriving in several different parts of the world
Wedding wines: how to buy and serve them, while keeping the costs down
How to Drink Better: You need crowd-pleasers and plenty of them, while keeping an eye on alcohol content
Two Spanish wines to try from the O’Briens sale
Wines for the Weekend: The red here is lighter in alcohol than many others produced in the Jumilla region
Will decanting my red wine or opening it early improve the taste?
How to Drink Better: Try out decanting for yourself at home with a humble jug and see if you think it helps the wine
Four great wines from Languedoc to pick up for Bastille Day
Languedoc is the largest wine-producing region in the world and has an offering to suit every price point
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