Mayo women winemakers: ‘Everything in life is harder as a woman; you always have to prove yourself a bit more’
To mark International Women’s Day, meet four Mayo women who are leading wine specialists
Our drinks writer was sent a sample of a very rare, €12,000 whiskey. Here’s his verdict
Our drinks writer was sent a small sample of a very rare Bushmills 45-year-old single malt, but the bottle had leaked
Unoaked white and red wines from Lidl worth trying
Wines for the Weekend: Great value and entirely gluggable
What to do with those exotic ‘holiday’ liqueur gifts? First, open them
How to Drink Better: Establish first whether you like the taste, if not dispose of them, otherwise they’ll sit in the drinks cabinet for years
Rioja is not all about red – try these excellent whites
Ninety per cent of production is still red, but the white has been enjoying a renaissance
Two sustainable wines from different ends of the world
Wines for the Weekend: Nip in quickly to enjoy a range of sustainable wines at discounted prices
Could climate change see wine being produced in Ireland?
We are likely to see a move to cooler regions and countries including Scandinavia, Britain and, yes, even Ireland
Ten sparkling, fortified and rosé wines worth every penny
There is now a far greater range and choice of sparkling wines available at reasonable prices
Two wines from neighbouring French regions that offer good value for money
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles are available for €12.99 from Aldi
Why the French will rarely request a ‘Burgundy’ or ‘Claret’
How to Drink Better: These anglicised words were originally used to describe wines made in Bourgogne and Bordeaux
‘I will lose 30% of the beers in my fridge, the same with wine and spirits’: traders voice fears over alcohol health-warning labels
Small batch and artisan wines, beers and spirits may disappear from shelves as producers baulk at labelling every single bottle
John Wilson’s ten great-value red wines of the last year
These are the reds that made a lasting impression in terms of both value and taste
Is sediment in wine a bad thing? Could it be harmful?
How to Drink Better: Sediment can occur in red and white wine and is generally harmless, but you might want to remove it
Brave new worlds: two wines to try from lesser known regions
Wines for the Weekend: These wines from Georgia and South Africa have gained a following in wine circles
Ten of John Wilson’s favourite white wines at decent prices
All of these wines were bought in 2024 and all cost less than €30