An extra special Pinotage and a lovely, light £5 Soave.

A source of great value entry point reds or – equally – top special occasion wines, read on and stop mourvedre dropping below many wine drinkers radar.

A smooth Rioja Crianza and a textured Languedoc Blanc.

With 25 well chosen wines between £5 and £8, the Lidl Wine Tour that starts today is, again, a welcome event. Here are 6 or 7 if its highlights that impress me.

A classic white and a crowd-pleasing red.

Long outdated prejudices still seem to dog several wines that are actually potential stars currently – and this post seeks to help their rehabilitation.

A fresh South African Sauvignon and a delicate Shiraz.

Most of us have our ideas about how red wine should be but what criteria do the latest generation of drinkers apply? Here are my thoughts together with examples that meet them.

An award-winning Pinot Grigio and a well-made Chianti.

Even moderately special occasions require wine slightly above everyday versions and that’s where my periodic Sunday Best selections helps you out.