Two of the best known names in Italian wines now for sale in LidlWines for the Weekend: A light, low-alcohol Soave and a smooth, fruity Chianti from TuscanyFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Wine tasting tradition serves a purposeHow to Drink Better: No point in being saddled with a more expensive wine or different vintage from that chosenSun Apr 23 2023 - 05:00
Less alcohol, more fruit: Austrian wine blaufränkisch is back John Wilson: The wines are typically medium bodied with good acidity and fresh dark fruitsSat Apr 22 2023 - 05:00
Two Italian wines perfect for spring and summer drinkingWeekend wines: High-quality Soave and Valpolicella from family-owned estatesFri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
Wines to keep connoisseurs happy, without breaking the bankHow to Drink Better: These bottles are versatile enough to serve with a variety of dishes but have enough character to maintain interestSun Apr 16 2023 - 05:00
It’s Rioja, but not as we know it: Why winemakers are dialling back on the oak ageing John Wilson: Producers in the region want to make wines that show off the fruit produced in specific vineyards or villagesSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Two fresh and fruity Australian wines to watch out for in AldiWines for the Weekend: We recommend pairing these with salad, tuna or grilled duck breastFri Apr 14 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Pop a cork like a pro with these tipsHow to Drink Better: The best way to open a bottle of sparkling wineSun Apr 09 2023 - 05:00
Booze and chocolate: a guide to drinks that make a perfect matchJohn Wilson: Chocolate can be paired very successfully with port wine, beer, sparkling wines and whiskeySat Apr 08 2023 - 05:00
Two of Dunnes Stores best wines to watch for in new saleWines for the Weekend: An aromatic, fresh and lively wine from the Rueda region and a full-bodied wine from the Malbec grapeFri Apr 07 2023 - 05:00
Are all wines vegetarian or vegan? How to Drink Better: Some producers say their wines have offending substances removed, but as minuscule amounts may remain, strict vegans and vegetarians disagreeSun Apr 02 2023 - 05:00
These wines are divine with your Easter lambJohn Wilson: The combination of protein and fat in lamb works really well with the tannins in a red wineSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
Two modern classic wines to try: a Marlborough Sauvignon and a Malbec from ArgentinaWines for the weekend: The first Sauvignon vines were planted in Marlborough by Montana in 1973, but it was only in the mid-1980s that the wines became famous worldwideFri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00
Uncommonly good: find unique wines by buying from these shopsJohn Wilson: Look to retailers who import their own wines directly for something you won’t find elsewhereSat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00
Two great value French wines for €8.99: a refreshing white and a herby, smooth redWines for the Weekend: Head straight to the Languedoc region of France if you want value for moneyFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00
Wine regions of Italy: A bluffer’s guideHow to Drink Better: Here is a primer to a wine-producing country with more than 500 wine regionsSun Mar 19 2023 - 05:00
Four refreshing white and red wines to put a spring in your stepJohn Wilson: Prices are rising but there are still plenty of great value wines to be had at every price levelSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
Look to Germany for well-made lighter wines with lower alcohol levelsWines for the Weekend: Put aside any lingering prejudices you may have against German winesFri Mar 17 2023 - 05:00
Wine regions of France: a bluffer’s guideHow to Drink BetterHow to Drink Better: France has many, many wine regions, but this guide is a good primerSun Mar 12 2023 - 05:00
Four drinks for our national holiday so you can raise a celebratory glassLarkin’s Outlier IPA; Orchard Cuvée Cider, Viking Irish Drinks; Laurent Miquel Arlbariño 2022, IGP Aude; and Power’s Irish Rye WhiskeySat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Two wines for under €8: A refreshing Austrian white and red from indigenous Portugues grapesWines for the Weekend: Lidl offers wines made from local unique grapesFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
What does it mean when a wine is described as full-bodied?How to Drink Better: John Wilson demystifies the world of wineSun Mar 05 2023 - 05:00
Sherry, but not like your granny might have liked to sipJohn Wilson: ‘I believe sherry to be one of the world’s great drinks and hate to see wine lovers missing out’Sat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00
French and Spanish wines to suit all tastes from DunnesWeekend Wines: Picpoul de Pinet goes perfectly with shellfish while Teófilo Reyes is in heaven with hearty stewsFri Mar 03 2023 - 05:00
Fortified wines: everything you need to know about truly amazing and complex drinksHow to Drink Better: Before, during or after dinner, there is a fortified wine, Sherry, Port, Madeira or Marsala, that will fit the billSun Feb 26 2023 - 05:00
Invested in wine: the best bottles to buy and store, whether you plan to drink or sellJohn Wilson: A good vintage can make the perfect present for a child or godchild when they are olderSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Spend a little over a tenner on wine and see how the quality improvesWines for the Weekend:Fri Feb 24 2023 - 05:00
The best of New Zealand: four wines with zesty and earthy flavours to savourThere is more to the country than Marlborough and more to Marlborough than sauvignon blancSat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
Two Italian wines from Lidl for under a tennerWines for the Weekend: A light white, perfect as an aperitif, and a versatile red, both the the north west of the countryFri Feb 17 2023 - 05:00
Award-winning wines: Points scores, medal wins and what they meanHow to Drink Better: A competition win can mean soaring success for a wine, but not all present themselves for judgementSun Feb 12 2023 - 05:00
Four Irish gins to try: from a full-bodied classic to the complex and fruityGin is still in but there is a noticeable drive to the premium endSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Four bottles to watch out for in SuperValu’s new wine saleWines for the Weekend: Retailer launches reductions on 100 Spanish and Portuguese winesFri Feb 10 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: This is what you need to know to pick a red wine you will enjoyHow to Drink Better: Find the grape variety you like the most and experiment with varieties grown in different countriesSun Feb 05 2023 - 05:00
Finding an eco-friendlier way to buy and enjoy wineJohn Wilson: Having a good everyday wine available on tap, from a bag-in-box, offers some real advantagesSat Feb 04 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Good moves from Marks & Spencer to make buying wine easierWines for the Weekend: A fruity Italian white and a light red from New Zealand with a touch of spiceFri Feb 03 2023 - 12:49
John Wilson: This is what you need to know to pick a white wine you will enjoyHow to Drink Better: These are the most popular white wine grape varieties and the styles of wine they produceSun Jan 29 2023 - 05:00
New vintage: wines to watch out for in 2023This week, a few bottles that may be less familiar but are well worth tryingSat Jan 28 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two great-value wines from Aldi, a white and a red for €8.99 or lessWines for the Weekend: A refreshing Gavi, from northeastern Italy, and a smooth Douro, from PortugalFri Jan 27 2023 - 05:00
Which wine? How to read information on back of bottleHow to Drink Better: Wine labels can be impossible to understand but they can provide useful detailsSun Jan 22 2023 - 05:00
Which wines work best with Chinese food?It’s impossible to pair the breadth of Chinese cuisine with just four bottles, but this is a good startSat Jan 21 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two modern-classic wines to try from SuperValu, each for €12 or lessWines for the Weekend: This Spanish white and Australian red are bottles that would have been unknown to our parentsFri Jan 20 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Why is alcohol so expensive to buy in Ireland?How to Drink Better: When you spend €8 on a bottle of wine in Ireland, €4.69 of that will go to the governmentSun Jan 15 2023 - 05:00
Alcohol-free gin: telling the difference is not so easyServed well chilled with plenty of good tonic water, these no-alcohol drinks are a good alternative to a G&TSat Jan 14 2023 - 05:00
January bargain wines to fill your glass without emptying your walletWines for the Weekend: A dry Loire Valley white and a full-bodied Languedoc red, both from O’BriensFri Jan 13 2023 - 05:00
Keeping up the craic: Tips to moderate your drinking while still enjoying itHow to Drink Better: Dry January is a good idea, but changing your long-term drinking habits is betterSun Jan 08 2023 - 05:00
Taking a break from wine? Kombucha and kefir are great alternativesJohn Wilson: Irish producers of fermented and unfermented drinks include King of Kefir, SynerChi, Green Beards and SiSúSat Jan 07 2023 - 05:00
France has calvados. Ireland now has its own excellent apple brandy, rum and ice wineLongueville House, Highbank Orchards, Nohoval, Killahora and other craft producers deserve our supportWed Dec 28 2022 - 05:00
Wines and beers to complement the gutsy, strong flavours of winter warmersFind the ideal liquid companion to get the temperature and tastes you want as the weather turns coldTue Dec 27 2022 - 05:00
What is a good present to buy for a wine lover?How to Drink Better: Go for quality rather than quantity, and seek advice from a good wine shopSun Dec 18 2022 - 05:00
