There are few things so quintessentially French as a glass of fruity BeaujolaisJohn Wilson: celebrate the French National holiday with four of the best-known names in French wineSat Jul 13 2019 - 08:00
A Dublin brewery is delayed, so they’re taking over the Mansion HouseAnother Round: Whiplash brewery plans to open have hit some problems, but the Fidelity beer festival should make up for itSat Jul 13 2019 - 05:00
First of the summer wine: Lighter whites for brighter weatherJohn Wilson: Try these four bottles, all of which contain no more than 12.5% alcoholSat Jul 06 2019 - 06:00
How’s your local? Ireland’s full of great beers, including this oneAnother Round: I’m lucky to have O Brother and a few other great breweries nearbySat Jul 06 2019 - 05:59
Raise a Fourth of July glass to the good old US of AJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A light Washington white and a powerful California redThu Jul 04 2019 - 11:40
Coming to terms with wineJohn Wilson: The lexicon of vinification may help you enjoy that glass a little moreSat Jun 29 2019 - 06:00
Two Spanish wines to sip in the sunJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: a juicy verdejo and a half price rioja gran reservaFri Jun 28 2019 - 11:30
Four great wines for under €35 that will transform your dinner into a special eventJohn Wilson: More expensive wines are frequently better value for money: try a good St Joseph or Crozes-HermitageSat Jun 22 2019 - 06:00
Two wines to try: a ringer for good Sauvignon Blanc and a great red from southwest FranceJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: these holiday bargains from Tesco will not disappointThu Jun 20 2019 - 11:30
Few things are more evocative of summer than a glass of roséJohn Wilson: Provence rosé has grown ever since exploding onto the scene a decade agoSat Jun 15 2019 - 06:00
Two wines for sunny outdoor evenings. Or for inside, watching the rainJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A bargain Cava and a Sauvignon, both M&SThu Jun 13 2019 - 11:30
Pour yourself some Albariño, Iberia's latest wine success storyPlump, ripe pears and peaches, citric acidity and a touch of salt. Who could resist?Sat Jun 08 2019 - 06:00
Only got a tenner to spend on wine? Choose one of these and you’ll have changeJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A sunny weather rosé and a cooler day redThu Jun 06 2019 - 11:45
Beaujolais bounces back: Get to grips with this great summer wineJohn Wilson: Beaujolais is the perfect alfresco wine, great with barbecuesSat Jun 01 2019 - 06:00
Three Italian wines for €10 worth putting in your bank holiday basketJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: The pick of SuperValu’s Italian festivalThu May 30 2019 - 06:00
How Sicilian wines make an offer you can’t refuseJohn Wilson: From Grillo to Nero d’Avola the island produces wines with their own unique characterSat May 25 2019 - 06:00
Think pink: Two rosés to try when the summer sun comes outJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: One South African, one Spanish, both O’BriensThu May 23 2019 - 12:42
Climate change in a glass: How a warming world is altering wineJohn Wilson: With grapes ripening earlier, different varieties are going into your bottlesSat May 18 2019 - 05:45
Two new French reds to tryWine for the weekend: Bordeaux wines may not seem very summery, but they go very well with barbecued foodFri May 17 2019 - 11:56
Four great Rieslings to pair with seafood, Asian spices and Alsace classicsEuropean or Australian, Riesling is perhaps the greatest white grape varietySat May 11 2019 - 06:00
Looking for wines that vegans can drink? Here are two for about €10John Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A Spanish Tempranillo and an Italian GaviThu May 09 2019 - 11:00
Light, fruity flavours are the best wines for the summer seasonTry serving lighter red wines cool, or chilled, to best appreciate their nuancesSat May 04 2019 - 06:00
Pecorino for less than €8 – and it’s a wine, not a cheeseJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Pecorino and Aglianico, Italian gems from TescoThu May 02 2019 - 11:00
Warmer days mean lighter wines. Here are four to try as spring turns to summerIt’s an ideal time of year for Lambrusco, Grüner Veltliner, Albariño and ChablisSat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
An Italian white for €11 that tastes as if it should cost twice that muchJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: dip into Lidl’s Italian selectionThu Apr 25 2019 - 11:30
Chile’s newest wines from some of the oldest vinesThe cool-climate region of Itata has vines as much as 200 years oldSat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00
A drinkable bottle of wine for less than €7? Here’s a reliable Spanish redJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Aldi’s Toro Loco, plus its zingy €8.99 MuscadetThu Apr 18 2019 - 11:30
The perfect wines to go with your Easter roast lambJohn Wilson: Tradition dictates a Bordeaux, but don’t forget about Italy and Spain, tooSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Pinot Noir for €9? Yes, it’s trueJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A Pinot Grigio with character and a Pinot Noir at a bargain priceFri Apr 12 2019 - 11:30
The reign of Spain: How to find top-notch, great-value wineJohn Wilson: Spain has everything from light, crisp Txacolís to full-bodied MonastrellsSat Apr 06 2019 - 06:00
Six great wines for under €10 to tryJohn Wilson picks his favourites from Aldi's spring-summer wine collectionFri Apr 05 2019 - 06:00
Mighty Malbecs with a softer sideJohn Wilson: Not every Malbec is the stereotypical oaky alcoholic monsterSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Graham Norton: earthy, floral, spicy ... and that’s just his new ginFour Irish gins: Boyle’s, Drumshanbo Gunpowder, Method & Madness, Graham Norton’s OwnSat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s favourite foods and the wines to go with themJohn Wilson: There’s a bottle for all the best dishes, be it a roast or bacon and cabbageSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Tired of sauvignon? Bored with Pinot Grigio? Try these classy whitesThey’re not cheap, but, stuck below the radar, these Rhône whites are great valueSat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00
Tempranillo: workhouse wine or thoroughbred tipple?John Wilson: Spain’s most widely planted red grape produces generally light, fruity winesSat Mar 02 2019 - 06:00
‘Organic’ wine: is it worth the label it’s printed on?Most of us automatically think that organic wine is more natural, and in some ways it isSat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
The best lesser known Italian winesJohn Wilson: These four glorious ‘unknowns’ will send your taste buds into overdriveSat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00
What wines are good for Valentine's Day? You can't go wrong with sexy Pinot NoirIt’s silky, smooth, even sexy. How can you go wrong? Try these four from New ZealandWed Feb 13 2019 - 06:00
What are the best red wines for less than €15?John Wilson: Try your local independent wine shops for real value for moneySat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
Who says Ireland can’t have a wine industry of its own?Wales has more than 15 vineyards. That’s promising for us, too – as are these Irish bottlesSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Heartwarming wines for a cold winter’s eveningJohn Wilson: Four big, rich and powerful wines from CataloniaSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
A spirit of success: the women of Irish whiskeyTraditionally a male-dominated industry, women are making their mark in the world of Irish whiskeySat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Doing dry January? Here are some great alternatives to wineFrom kombucha to kefir, soft drinks are so much more interesting than they used to beSat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00
Ampohora: wine from ancient clay containersThere is a move away from modern to traditional wine methodsSat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00
Wines to make your party go with a popThese 20 great party wines are guaranteed crowd-pleasersThu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00
Sherry good: Tis the season to give fortified wines a tryJohn Wilson: It’s Christmas so let’s beef up the wine with a little more alcoholSat Dec 22 2018 - 06:00
12 great Christmas reds from your local wine shopSome are old favourites, some are new, but all are well worth trying over the holidaysWed Dec 19 2018 - 06:00
White wines: Top ten picks for Christmas from independent merchantsJohn Wilson lists his favourite whites for the season, with two bonus mentionsTue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00
The best red wines for ChristmasWhether you’re having turkey or goose will have a big bearing on your wine choiceSat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
