How to Drink Better

Should we drink red wine with red meat, or is it down to personal preference?

How to Drink Better: `I have a good friend who dislikes red wine and drinks Chardonnay with everything’

Sun Nov 27 2022 - 06:00

John Wilson: It does not need to be all white on the night if you are having fish for dinner

How to Drink Better: In general, white wines pair best with fish but in some cases a red that’s light in tannins can be a great match

Sun Nov 20 2022 - 05:00

Should I always drink red wine with meat and white wine with fish?

How to Drink Better: If you don’t know a lot about wine, but would like to know more, this new series will help you get to grips with it

Sun Nov 13 2022 - 05:00

John Wilson: Here is how to make your cheap wine taste better

How to Drink Better: Mix good and less good wines together, serve it with food, and use your best glasses even if it’s an inexpensive bottle

Sun Nov 6 2022 - 05:00

John Wilson: Does the word ‘reserva’ on the label mean my wine will taste better?

How to Drink Better

Sun Oct 30 2022 - 05:00

John Wilson: Will wine taste better if I wait a couple of years before drinking it?

How to Drink Better: Not all wines benefit from cellar ageing, but some do, even for a year or two

Sun Oct 23 2022 - 13:39

If you find ever-stronger wines hard to handle, choose bottles from cooler climates

German and Australian Riesling and Italian Pinot Grigio are usually lower in alcohol

Sun Oct 16 2022 - 05:00