John Wilson: Two Laurent Miquel bargains from Dunnes StoresWines for the Weekend: This Viognier and Faugères are both great value for money — the white exceptionally soFri Sept 02 2022 - 05:00
‘I have been tasting our new whiskey during the week. It’s absolutely wonderful already’John Wilson: Recapturing the taste of old, with the help of a whiskey historianWed Aug 31 2022 - 05:00
A lip-smacking wine to drink with meat, cheese, chops and pizzaJohn Wilson: Many growers and winemakers have learned how to bring out the best in Mencía and now produce some thrilling winesSat Aug 27 2022 - 05:00
John Wilson: These Centra wines couldn’t be more different but both are great valueWines for the Weekend: A lightweight Sauvignon Blanc and a heavyweight Rasteau for €20 the pairFri Aug 26 2022 - 09:00
St Mel’s Brewery rolls out the barrel-aged beersJohn Wilson: The Longford craft brewer blends in fresh beer to bring barrel-aged beers back to lifeWed Aug 24 2022 - 05:00
Rueda wakening: Four tantalising Spanish white winesJohn Wilson: Rueda is a region with a long and noble wine history that has only recently been rediscoveredSat Aug 20 2022 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two good-value bottles to try — a white and a red, both from TescoWines for the Weekend: A light, zesty South African Chenin Blanc and a fruity Rioja Crianza, from SpainFri Aug 19 2022 - 08:28
Putting a personal touch on whiskeyJohn Wilson: Virtually every distillery has a cask ownership scheme you can become part ofWed Aug 17 2022 - 05:00
Spanish and Argentinian reds are the perfect match for a late summer barbecueJohn Wilson: If I am cooking beef or lamb, I hanker for a full-bodied red wineSat Aug 13 2022 - 05:00
John Wilson: Move over, prosecco! Here are two bottles perfect for a mini celebration or summer barbecueWines for the Weekend: A fairly posh sparkler and and an elegant glass of fizzFri Aug 12 2022 - 07:00
Dead Centre brewing up a storm this year with release of 13 limited-edition beers so farAnother Round: Athlone brewery is working on a stout – ‘like a pink pint of Guinness’ – and German-style beers for upcoming eventsWed Aug 10 2022 - 06:00
Rosés in full bloom for hot weather drinkingHere are 10 very different rosés to serve on every conceivable occasion this summerWed Aug 10 2022 - 05:00
Sunshine wine: Four Loire bottles for perfect summer drinkingJohn Wilson: The white wines share refreshing acidity and fruitiness, while the reds are elegant and lightSat Aug 06 2022 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two summer rosés from Aldi to add some sparkle to the holiday season Wines for the Weekend: The first bottle is an organic prosecco, the second a Ventoux, from northern ProvenceFri Aug 05 2022 - 11:00
12 Acres Brewing: The four brothers crafting beer in Co LaoisAnother Round: The McDonald family had been growing barley for generations, so brewing beer seemed like a natural moveWed Aug 03 2022 - 05:00
Four Portuguese red wines to try this summerJohn Wilson: The quality and range have increased massively over the last decade, with some truly innovative producersSat Jul 30 2022 - 05:00
John Wilson: These two wines are full of flavour but not too high in alcoholWines for the Weekend: An Argentinian Chardonnay and a New Zealand Pinot Noir, both from LidlFri Jul 29 2022 - 11:00
Light and refreshing cocktails for the long weekendTraditional sangria is made with red wine but these days people also make it with white, rosé or sparkling wineThu Jul 28 2022 - 05:00
Hagstravaganza: 100 new beers to try at this Sligo festivalAnother Round: Breweries from around the world with food and live musicWed Jul 27 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two good-value Argentinian wines to try, including a Malbec — but it’s not a red Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles — a white and a rosé — are from Tesco, with reductions if you have a ClubcardFri Jul 22 2022 - 05:00
Micro-distillery has a taste of Tipperary in its bottlesJohn Wilson: Each whiskey has a QR code, with details of the barley field, weather, distillation and maturation of each barrelWed Jul 20 2022 - 06:00
Is this the most perfect summer wine of all? John Wilson: Sitting out on a warm sunny evening, I can think of no other drink I would rather have in front of meTue Jul 19 2022 - 13:15
Red wines of summer: Four light, bright and breezy bottles John Wilson: Planning a staycation? Include some summer reds alongside your rosés and white winesSat Jul 16 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two light, summery bottles from Dunnes Stores, each with 20% offWines for the Weekend: A rosé from the reinventor of this style, plus a well-made but inexpensive Pinot NoirFri Jul 15 2022 - 11:08
Alcohol-free craft beer from the Quiet Noise breweryJohn Wilson: This brewery is one of a kind in Ireland, producing an alcohol-free pilsner, lager and pale aleWed Jul 13 2022 - 06:00
A seasonal taste of Venice and Milan John Wilson: Time for a spritzer or spritz? An Italian and great warm-weather drinkSat Jul 09 2022 - 06:00
Full-flavoured Donegal whiskeys that ‘challenge without scaring you’The Midnight Silkie won two gold awards at the San Francisco World Spirits CompetitionWed Jul 06 2022 - 06:00
Wine on the 4th of July: Four great American bottles for Independence DayInexpensive Californian wine is still very popular here, but there are very high-quality wines available tooSat Jul 02 2022 - 06:00
Light white wines that are great for summerAs a fresh crisp dry wine, Pinot Blanc is an ideal partner for all kinds of fish and salad dishesSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
Go for gold: Blended whiskey with a complex nose and a rich, smooth palateLimited to 3,000 cases, this whiskey celebrates the 135th anniversary of a collaboration between Mitchell & Son and JamesonSat Jun 25 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: New Zealand wine bargains for under a tenner at LidlWines for the Weekend: These contents of these two bottles are very different members of the Pinot familyFri Jun 24 2022 - 11:10
Kinnegar makes waves at World Beer Cup in MinneapolisIrish-made Black Bucket rye IPA takes one of 103 gold awards from 10,542 entriesWed Jun 22 2022 - 06:00
Rieslings for when there is no R in the monthJohn Wilson: Look beyond Germany for excellent examples of this versatile wine that ages wellSat Jun 18 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great-value Spanish wines to tryWines for the Weekend: SuperValu has good deals on Sangre de Toro Rioja and Vintae Davida BlancoFri Jun 17 2022 - 11:08
Two Shores: New range of rums matured in Irish whiskey barrelsAnother Round: Rum is enjoying a growth in popularity recently, neat or in cocktailsWed Jun 15 2022 - 06:00
Four lighter red wines that are complex and stylishZweigelt is a new variety from Austria with a growing reputationSat Jun 11 2022 - 00:00
The little brewhouse with big tastesThe award-winning Rye River is producing up to 40 different beers a week using 30 unique recipesWed Jun 08 2022 - 06:00
First of the summer wines: Muscadet is low in alcohol with light green fruitsChilled Muscadet with a plateau de fruits de mer may be a cliche – but it’s for good reasonSat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
John Wilson: Perfect Italian summer wines from your local newsagentWines for the Weekend:Fri Jun 03 2022 - 13:11
Drumshanbo joins forces with Ashford Castle to create a new ginWood sorrel and first honey harvest gives the gin its limey flavourWed Jun 01 2022 - 06:00
Lowish alcohol white wines ideal for summer eveningsJohn Wilson: Alvarinho and Vinho Verde from Portugal are made for summertime drinkingSat May 28 2022 - 00:00
Joining the dots: Dot Brewing launches new core rangeNew beers include a delicious refreshing Pilsner called Solo and Loose, a session IPAWed May 25 2022 - 05:55
John Wilson: In search of lower-alcohol red winesFour bottles, four countries, four grape varieties, and all with an ABV of 13% or lessSat May 21 2022 - 00:00
John Wilson: The pick of the SuperValu Italian wine saleBig bargains to be had for limited time but wine buyer warns of shortages to comeFri May 20 2022 - 11:00
Wicklow Wolf and Mescan Brewery join forces to create Belgian WitbierWit or Witout you is ‘a crushable beer to knock back on a sunny day’Wed May 18 2022 - 06:00
Côtes du Rhône wines: Even the cheaper bottles tend to be reliableGrenache is enjoying renewed interest, not just in the Rhône but also in parts of SpainSat May 14 2022 - 00:00
