In this section we have a whole range of recipes to create light-hearted drinks with unpretentious ingredients and flexible amounts. Add wine to the fizz of sparkling water for a refreshing Spritzer, or combine the intense flavour of a liqueur and fruit juice to create a classy cranberry Valentine.

As you try more and more wines, your awareness of flavour and your personal preferences will develop. Giving wine some contemplation whilst you're drinking it is easily the best method for finding your way around the grapes, regions and styles of the wine world. It's far more enjoyable than simply reading about it, and a taste will stay in your memory far longer than any book.