Wine for every occasion

Not sure what bottle to bring to the party, or whether you can drink red in summer? Here’s how to pick the best wine to suit any occasion.

Barbecue wines	Wedding wines	Christmas wines
Barbecues bring out a lot of food. Consider buying a few different wines to have variety, then people can pick their favourites.	Wedding wine is often milder in flavour and lower in alcohol volume - improving its approachability for a big audience.	Christmas involves a lot of rich food, so you’ll need wine which can stand up to it all - meat, hearty veg and dessert.

Spring wines	Summer wines
Temperamental spring starts crisp and ends up warm, so your wine will do the opposite. Start bold and move towards crisp as the sun heats up.	Summer is all about heat and humidity. Crisp, refreshing wines go down best, with lighter bodies and big fruity notes.
Autumn wines	Winter wines
You’ll get weather from all seasons in autumn. Crisp summer wines will still work great, but you’ll move towards winter warmers as it gets colder.	Look for warmth and comfort in winter. Fuller-bodied wines and higher alcohol volume will feel warming as you drink, especially with toasty or spicy flavours.