However, if you’ve found you never drink anything else we’ve got a few suggestions: the superb Santa Rita Floresta Sauvignon Blanc from Chile or the grassy Springfield Estate Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa.

All three are mouth-watering and succulent wines made solely from the Sauvignon Blanc grape. No oak, no weird tricks, just pure and delicious Sauvignon Blanc showing its true varietal character from three corners of the world. Don’t get stuck - explore!

What we had in mind was a bit of Australian cool-climate brilliance like the Cape Mentelle Cabernet/Merlot or the elegant Rustenberg John X Merriman from South Africa.Both are variations of the traditional Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. They are flavourful and quite powerful wines that, as with traditional claret, go well with beef, game or a roast leg of lamb.

Within Italy, our Pinot Grigio from the foothills of the Alps is a real step up in quality. If sticking to the crisp and easy-going style, the Brown Brothers Pinot Grigio from Australia is a must! Feeling a bit adventurous? Then try Villa Maria’s spicy and fruity Pinot Gris from New Zealand.

Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape variety but the latter indicates a style originating from Alsace. There’s a delightful array of flavours and it’s absolutely brilliant with food. Many wine experts predict that New Zealand Pinot Gris will be ‘the next big thing’.

Surprised? Well, we’re talking very different grape varieties and countries, but if you’re after a lighter bodied red that’s easy-drinking, versatile with food and has fresh, red-berry flavours, you won’t be disappointed.

Your taste buds will appreciate Tarrango’s cherry notes and the redcurranty flavours of the Blaufränkisch. Terrines and soft cheeses will be more than happy with these new partners! All three can be lightly chilled for summer drinking.

All three are made from the Chardonnay grape, none of them have seen any oak treatment and they are all from medium-warm wine regions. However, we’re talking France, South Africa and New Zealand here. They are not exactly the same – their origins give them a degree of individuality but they do represent their respective regions and there are enough similarities and differences to take your taste buds on a gentle Chardonnay journey around the world.

These wines are quite different from each other in terms of region and grape variety but if you’re a fan of heavy duty reds, you’re up for a treat. The Durif is dark and bold with plenty of black fruits and the Château Maris is a powerful yet smooth red – all three are fabulous partners to spicy grilled meats!

Made from Chardonnay grapes and fermented in oak, these are three big white wines, with full-on textures and a soft mouth-feel. The Rully expresses a great toasty character with ripe fruit flavours and the Bonterra has almost tropical fruit flavours and a creamy butteriness to it.

We strongly encourage you to try two quite different versions though: the smoky and redcurranty Stoneleigh Pinot Noir from New Zealand and Domaine Pascal Maillard’s Chorey-lès-Beaune from Pinot Noir’s spiritual home: Burgundy. The latter is a soft, slightly spicy and rustic Pinot Noir, a bit different from the fruit-driven New World versions, but oh so delicious. Why not try all three of them next to each other to really discover the allures of Pinot Noir?