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How to Drink Better: A lot depends on the kind of friends you have and if there are any non-drinkers in the group
John Wilson: These four bottles will go perfectly with most red meats, pork and Mediterranean veggie dishes
Wines for the Weekend: John Wilson on two wines from Tuscany
How to Drink Better: Supply and demand dictates what wine makers can achieve for their product
Italian restaurants know what they’re doing: these easy-drinking, lightly fruity wines go with a wide variety of dishes
Wines for the Weekend: Both wines are available at a discounted price this weekend
John Wilson: The same rules apply to barbecued food as to other dishes – match the body and richness of your wine with that of your food
A Greek Assyrtiko and a French rosé made from seven different grape varieties
How to Drink Better: Some people develop headaches from tannins and cannot drink red wine
John Wilson: As it became fashionable here in the 1970s and 1980s, quality plummeted. That’s no longer the case
Wines for the Weekend: Lighter more refreshing wines that will go nicely with all kinds of summer foods
How to Drink Better: A road trip calling to several producers can be a wonderful way to spend a day of your holiday
John Wilson: Whiskey Live Dublin is a great chance to get to grips with the bamboozling breadth of choice
Wines for the Weekend: Check out these summery celebrity wines
How to Drink Better: As with every agricultural crop, some years are better than others for growing grapes