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Two quality Languedoc wines on discount at SuperValu
Wines for the Weekend: This white would match well with summery salads, while the red would work with grilled red meats
Restaurant review: This Dublin spot is a rare combination of good food and serious wine at remarkable value
Excellent menu is designed for sharing and you can choose from 900 bottles of wine for €15 corkage
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Overtourism is overwhelming small islands, hollowing out local life and exposing the absence of any coherent national strategy
Four Spanish whites to try as production moves away from reds
Some very good whites are now being made in traditionally red Spanish regions, even in the home of sherry
Two great South African wines from Marks & Spencer
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Why do we use oak barrels to age wine?
Oak has unique qualities, including being watertight while remaining slightly porous
Which wine would you pick if you ran an award-winning off-licence?
John Wilson: This year’s National Off-Licence Association outlet of the year is Martins in Fairview, Dublin 3
Two modern French wines with lower alcohol and keen prices
Wines for the Weekend: This white is made from colombard and ugni blanc, while the red is a blend of three Languedoc grapes
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John Wilson’s pick of wines to enjoy with your Easter feast
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Struggling French vineyards turn excess wine into ethanol
Deja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’
A pair of French wines from Aldi for €8.99 each
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John Wilson’s guide to great Côtes du Rhône wines
This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf
Two great Lidl wines at less than €10, including one of our favourite whites
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Food and drink festivals: 36 of the best across Ireland this year
From slow food in Clare and spuds in Kerry to cider in Armagh and whiskey in the RDS, there is something for everybody in this year’s line-up of Irish festivals
Get on trend with these four lighter red wines from the Loire
If the reds from this part of France have not been to your taste in the past, but it’s time for a rethink
Two M&S wines with lesser-known Sicilian grapes
This M&S lucido is from a region close to Palermo, while the nerello cappuccio is mostly grown on the slopes of Mount Etna
Four Irish whiskeys to try for St Patrick’s Day, including one in a can
And now is the time to pick up the latest iteration of Midleton Very Rare, Ireland’s most collectible whiskey
Time for quarter bottles of wine to take the spotlight
Wines for the Weekend: Quarter bottles have been popular for some time, but quality has been unreliable
I want to buy wine for my new godchild to enjoy in adulthood. Where should I start?
How to Drink Better: Investing in good wine now for your godchild to enjoy or sell later can be a great idea
Two discounted bottles to deliver a malbec moment
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these wines are on promotion at SuperValu
Climate change and wine: The red wines we will be drinking in the future
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Valentia Island Vermouth: A synthesis of verdejo, art, local botanicals and experience
Two women are behind Ireland’s first vermouth, made on Valentia Island in Co Kerry
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John Wilson: Specialist shops are great places to start looking for options beyond mass-produced wines
Two Australians to try: lighter alcohol wines from Aldi
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How to Drink Better: Grapes better suited to hot and dry climates are sure to appear on more wine labels
Discover New Zealand’s wine treasures beyond your familiar Marlborough sauvignon blanc
There are other New Zealand regions producing super wines, including some made with less familiar grapes
Why are you paying so much for wine in restaurants and is there a way around it?
The answer is not entirely straightforward, but there are a few important points to bear in mind when you’re eating out
Two wines to prepare you for spring while winter lingers
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Why are some wines from the most famous regions so disappointing?
How to Drink Better: It’s worth forming a relationship with your local wine shop staff so they can advise you on the smartest options
It’s easy to find the perfect wine for Valentine’s Day if you follow these tips
John Wilson: Remember though, a drunken partner is never an attractive prospect
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