How to combine your summer holidays with a winery visit
How to Drink Better: Remember to bring a dedicated driver to your tasting
John Wilson’s pick of Languedoc reds for chilly January evenings
Warm reds match well with the darker nights and hearty meals of deep winter
Two Lidl wines for less than €10 to drink all year round
Wines for the Weekend: These wines – a pinot gris and a Haut-Médoc –both offer great value for money
Have you tried the world’s most popular grape variety?
How to Drink Better: Not all grapes planted around the world are used to make wine, but plenty are
Four lower-alcohol wines for the new year
Definitions of low alcohol vary, while it’s becoming increasingly harder for producers to keep down alcohol levels
Two easy new year wines from Lidl, both for less than €12
Wines for the Weekend: The Mucho Más from Spain would drink well on its own before dinner
Why not try a glass of something sweet this Christmas?
How to Drink Better: Dessert wines vary in style, so it’s good to work out what you enjoy
Pop your cork: four alternatives to Champagne to enjoy this Christmas
Did you know you can find very fine sparkling wines in England?
Two Aldi wines to consider for Christmas
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles would match well with forthcoming feasts
Which wines work best with vegetarian Christmas food?
How to Drink Better: Depending on the dishes you plan to serve, one of the wines below should sit perfectly on your festive table
John Wilson picks the best wines for Christmas Day from all the main retailers
All the major retailers and independent wine shops have some treasures to offer for the festive period
Two Wine Buff bottles suitable for Christmas dinner
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Rueda and Dão regions can offer good value for money
Christmas: Should I drink red or white wine with turkey?
How to Drink Better: Decisions on which wine to drink when and with which foods are personal and should be respected
John Wilson’s favourite 30 wines of 2025, some priced at less than €10
There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner
Two Lidl wines from South America to consider for Christmas
Wines for the Weekend: Some Chardonnays pair really well with turkey, prawns and smoked salmon