How to Drink Better: Bear in mind that most wines don’t improve, and many taste worse, after 10 years of ageing

Assyrtiko used to be found exclusively on Santorini, but its roots are expanding

Wines for the Weekend: This white would match well with summery salads, while the red would work with grilled red meats

How to Drink Better: The role of widows is particularly important in this French region known for sparkling wines

Some very good whites are now being made in traditionally red Spanish regions, even in the home of sherry

Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles come from Swartland, a region of heat and mix soils

Oak has unique qualities, including being watertight while remaining slightly porous

John Wilson: This year’s National Off-Licence Association outlet of the year is Martins in Fairview, Dublin 3

Wines for the Weekend: This white is made from colombard and ugni blanc, while the red is a blend of three Languedoc grapes

How to Drink Better: Some natural wines are great and some are substantially less so, but they definitely have a future

Roast lamb will match well with almost any red wine, while prosecco is great with chocolate

Wines for the Weekend: Both of the Le Petit Poulets are made from a blend of different grapes and offer good value for money

How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last forever

This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf

Wines for the Weekend: Both the Albariño and the Malbec are usually priced at €11.99