How to Drink Better: Wines that are low in acidity can taste a bit dull and flabby

Remember the Chianti that came in a straw-covered bottle often reused as a candlestick holder? We’ve come a long way since then

Wines for the Weekend: The João Pires is from a wine region just south of Lisbon, while the Dão comes from the north

How to Drink Better: Wine-drinking habits have varied through the political ages, with Donald Trump on the abstemious end of the spectrum

The Spanish region was barely known as a wine producer as recently as three decades ago - look at it now

Wines for the Weekend: Stock up now because both of these bottles are going back up in price very soon

How to Drink Better: You need to look back many thousands of years for an answer - even then, it might be disputed

The taste of a malbec varies hugely depending on where it’s grown - South America, or its traditional France

Wines for the Weekend: This South African fizz is fresh, moreish and great value for money

How to Drink Better: Featuring a wine in a film can have consequences flowing well beyond the screen

Irish drinkers have adored sauvignon blanc for years, but pinot noir has only recently hit our radar

Wines for the Weekend: This vineyard aims to produce great value, everyday wines

How to Drink Better: No one factor is fully to blame, but taxes are a key factor in higher prices

Cider matches well with pork, chicken, firm cheeses and dishes with creamy sauces

Wines for the Weekend: A Burgundian take on sauvignon blanc and a Vacqueyras for the last of the barbecues