Wine

You should over-order even if it means you have leftovers, writes John Wilson

Wines for the Weekend: Typically Picpoul is light and refreshing while the Bordeaux can sometimes seem a little austere

Embrace the spirit of the season with these new releases across all budgets

Wines for the Weekend: A chenin blanc and an organic Corbieres are two of the best from South Africa

Packaging and transport accounts for 40% of a winery’s climate emissions

Plus: In which country might you enjoy a casserole called tavë kosi?

Wines for the Weekend: This Reisling and Pinot Noir are the ones to go for when on promotion

There are a growing number of vineyards in Ireland, small in scale but big in ambition as global climate change forces the focus away from warmer climes

An influx of young chefs is putting the edgy Mediterranean city on the culinary map with smart restaurants and trendy wine bars

How to Drink Better: If you’re wary of the spittoon, do pour out any wine you don’t want to finish

Is a screwcap naff? Is orange wine made from oranges? Do decanters make a difference? Our wine critic addresses common concerns of budding oenophiles

Each of this week’s wines won Gold Stars in the recent National Off-Licence Association awards

Wines for the Weekend: Toro is a region in northern Spain, known for producing big powerful red wines

Beyond the colourful labels of fruity Lisboa wines, Portugal has a lot to offer

Wines for the Weekend: These two French wines are great value for money and good to drink

How to Drink Better: It’s best not to use the cheapest bottle of plonk

There is a growing array of fantastic choices, with a group of small producers releasing thrilling wines

Wines for the Weekend: These two wines from the south of France are made from the Grenache grape variety

La Mancha is perhaps better known as the land of Don Quixote, but its limestone soils and arid climate are perfect for growing grapes

Wines for the weekend: Four new Sauvignon Blancs and a couple of tasty Malbecs

The excellent hazelnuts, truffles, porcini and wines of Italy’s Piemonte region epitomise autumn’s rich bounty

Wines for the Weekend: A crisp and fresh dry sauvignon blanc and a warming, ripe full-bodied red

Served blind, some of these textured white wines could pass as a red if served at room temperature

Wines for the Weekend: Two whites that are perfectly good to drink on their own but also pair well with lighter dishes

How to Drink Better: There are very few really bad vintages and far less variation from one year to the next

It’s worth trying these atypical sauvignon blancs that still deliver the vibrant and refreshing character that makes it so popular

Wines for the Weekend: Unoaked white and spicy red available in Tesco

Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating

Wines for the Weekend: SuperValu’s French wine sale has a number of excellent options worth checking out

How to Drink Better: It often depends on what kind of wine you want and how much you are willing to pay

Each of these new releases takes its flavour from the maturing process in casks ranging from sherry to Swedish oak

Wines for the Weekend: Alsace, in the east of France produces excellent fresh dry white wines that usually have a mouth-watering, nervy acidity

All the multiples run their wine sales in September and there is plenty to choose from

Wines for the Weekend: Aldi has a good offer on Italians that work well with food, but are also good on their own

Lighter wines for a final festive flourish - indoors or out - before summer’s end

Wines for the Weekend: O’Briens has found a replacement for its popular Porta 6 that’s likely to be just as successful

The red wines are the least palatable, while the sparkling wines are the best

These lower-alcohol beers are great thirst-quenchers

Wines for the Weekend: While Languedoc has its own local varieties, producers have also planted all of the various well-known grapes

Let the good times flow without haemorrhaging cash