Warm reds match well with the darker nights and hearty meals of deep winter

Wines for the Weekend: These wines – a pinot gris and a Haut-Médoc –both offer great value for money

How to Drink Better: Not all grapes planted around the world are used to make wine, but plenty are

Definitions of low alcohol vary, while it’s becoming increasingly harder for producers to keep down alcohol levels

Wines for the Weekend: The Mucho Más from Spain would drink well on its own before dinner

How to Drink Better: Dessert wines vary in style, so it’s good to work out what you enjoy

Did you know you can find very fine sparkling wines in England?

Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles would match well with forthcoming feasts

How to Drink Better: Depending on the dishes you plan to serve, one of the wines below should sit perfectly on your festive table

All the major retailers and independent wine shops have some treasures to offer for the festive period

Wines for the Weekend: Both the Rueda and Dão regions can offer good value for money

How to Drink Better: Decisions on which wine to drink when and with which foods are personal and should be respected

There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner

Wines for the Weekend: Some Chardonnays pair really well with turkey, prawns and smoked salmon

How to Drink Better: The biggest consumer of wine per capita in the world is Portugal