I’m no expert, but I always think you can’t go wrong with a decent Rioja or Tempranillo. When back in England I would normally get a Campo Viejo which is reasonably priced.
I’ve tried limiting myself to wkend drinking, but it never lasts....... before I know it the wkend starts on a Thursday & ends on a Monday! So these days I set myself goals of long periods without drink. Normally first 3 months of the year etc. If I have a time or occasion like a holiday or something to work towards it seems to work for me, for example I have a mate coming out to see me at the end of the month so I