What are the best wines to choose for a table when entertaining guests in a restaurant?
How to Drink Better: It’s a challenge ordering for a mixed group of diners, but there are versatile wines that will always work well
John Wilson: New Irish whiskeys that would make great Christmas gifts
Embrace the spirit of the season with these new releases across all budgets
Two perennial classic wines at the right price
Wines for the Weekend: A chenin blanc and an organic Corbieres are two of the best from South Africa
What is the difference between organic, biodynamic, vegan and sustainable wines?
How to Drink Better: Organic and biodynamic wines cost more to produce and are generally a little more expensive
The future of wine is flatpack and boxed, but will it be drinkable?
Packaging and transport accounts for 40% of a winery’s climate emissions
Two German wines that are a little bit more expensive, but certainly worth it
Wines for the Weekend: This Reisling and Pinot Noir are the ones to go for when on promotion
The Irish wine makers: ‘It is a miracle. Last year we got the same volume as growers in the north of Italy’
There are a growing number of vineyards in Ireland, small in scale but big in ambition as global climate change forces the focus away from warmer climes
Help! I’ve been invited to a wine tasting. What do I do?
How to Drink Better: If you’re wary of the spittoon, do pour out any wine you don’t want to finish
Award-winning wines to try from neighbourhood off-licences
Each of this week’s wines won Gold Stars in the recent National Off-Licence Association awards
Can I add ice to wine and how can I avoid hangovers? John Wilson answers 50 popular questions about wine
Is a screwcap naff? Is orange wine made from oranges? Do decanters make a difference? Our wine critic addresses common concerns of budding oenophiles
Two rich, warming Spanish wines at a great price
Wines for the Weekend: Toro is a region in northern Spain, known for producing big powerful red wines
How can you tell if a wine is off when offered a drop to taste in a restaurant?
How to Drink Better: I have never found sniffing the cork to be of any use, but others swear by it
Portuguese wines: a winning combination of value and excitement
Beyond the colourful labels of fruity Lisboa wines, Portugal has a lot to offer
John Wilson: A classic Bordeaux and a lesser-known Loire Valley white
Wines for the Weekend: These two French wines are great value for money and good to drink
The cooking wine rule: if you wouldn’t drink it, don’t cook with it
How to Drink Better: It’s best not to use the cheapest bottle of plonk