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How to Drink Better: The distinctive combination of green and exotic fruits took wine world by storm in the 1970s
John Wilson: All are lighter in alcohol and will provide refreshment on sunny days – either here or in Spain
Wines for the Weekend: White wines from the higher altitude vineyards can be fresh, light and fruity
The former Riverdance maestro created the five-year-old whiskey with hugely experienced master blender Noel Sweeney
How to Drink Better: there are plenty of really interesting Italian wines to choose from
John Wilson: Timorasso has become something of a cult favourite in Italy
John Wilson: I believe that most wine tastes better with food and most food tastes better with a glass of wine
Wines for the Weekend: Both wines, under the Sophie Valrose label, are available from SuperValu for €12
How to Drink Better: This original Italian aperitif can often be found in cocktail ingredients too
Craft makers here are using local produce to create fascinating complex drinks of a very high quality
Wines for the Weekend: A white Sicilian to try with shellfish and a classic smooth Chianti Riserva
How to Drink Better: This fine white grape has yet to recover from falling out of favour in the 1990s
No longer a staple of get-togethers, Valpolicella still deserves its time in the sun
Wines for the Weekend: Aldi’s Coteaux de Beziers wines come from warm sunny Mediterranean climate that is perfect for ripening grapes
How to Drink Better: Good news is most supermarkets will have a decent Chablis for €18-€20