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Wines for party season: how much to buy, how many options, and what about the non-drinkers?

Over-order even if it means you have leftovers, and nowadays people like to have cocktail, beer and alcohol-free options

Sat Nov 23 2024 - 05:00

Two French wines that could come in handy in the run-up to Christmas

Wines for the Weekend: Typically Picpoul is light and refreshing while the Bordeaux can sometimes seem a little austere

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: New Irish whiskeys that would make great Christmas gifts

Embrace the spirit of the season with these new releases across all budgets

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00

Two perennial classic wines at the right price

Wines for the Weekend: A chenin blanc and an organic Corbieres are two of the best from South Africa

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

The future of wine is flatpack and boxed, but will it be drinkable?

Packaging and transport accounts for 40% of a winery’s climate emissions

Sat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

Food & Drink Quiz: Beaujolais Nouveau is made primarily from which grape?

Plus: In which country might you enjoy a casserole called tavë kosi?

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 05:04

Two German wines that are a little bit more expensive, but certainly worth it

Wines for the Weekend: This Reisling and Pinot Noir are the ones to go for when on promotion

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

The Irish wine makers: ‘It is a miracle. Last year we got the same volume as growers in the north of Italy’

There are a growing number of vineyards in Ireland, small in scale but big in ambition as global climate change forces the focus away from warmer climes

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 08:33

Marseilles is having a moment: The best places to eat and drink around the French city

An influx of young chefs is putting the edgy Mediterranean city on the culinary map with smart restaurants and trendy wine bars

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 05:00

Help! I’ve been invited to a wine tasting. What do I do?

How to Drink Better: If you’re wary of the spittoon, do pour out any wine you don’t want to finish

Sun Nov 03 2024 - 05:00

Award-winning wines to try from neighbourhood off-licences

Each of this week’s wines won Gold Stars in the recent National Off-Licence Association awards

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Can I add ice to wine and how can I avoid hangovers? John Wilson answers 50 popular questions about wine

Is a screwcap naff? Is orange wine made from oranges? Do decanters make a difference? Our wine critic addresses common concerns of budding oenophiles

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Two rich, warming Spanish wines at a great price

Wines for the Weekend: Toro is a region in northern Spain, known for producing big powerful red wines

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 05:00

Portuguese wines: a winning combination of value and excitement

Beyond the colourful labels of fruity Lisboa wines, Portugal has a lot to offer

Sat Oct 26 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: A classic Bordeaux and a lesser-known Loire Valley white

Wines for the Weekend: These two French wines are great value for money and good to drink

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 05:00

The cooking wine rule: if you wouldn’t drink it, don’t cook with it

How to Drink Better: It’s best not to use the cheapest bottle of plonk

Sun Oct 20 2024 - 05:00

The sherry revival: Not just the preserve of dowager aunts

There is a growing array of fantastic choices, with a group of small producers releasing thrilling wines

Sat Oct 19 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: Rich and warming wines for colder evenings

Wines for the Weekend: These two wines from the south of France are made from the Grenache grape variety

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 05:00

Great wines from the world’s largest vineyard for less than €20

La Mancha is perhaps better known as the land of Don Quixote, but its limestone soils and arid climate are perfect for growing grapes

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: Lidl stocks up on elegant, flavoursome wines from south of the equator

Wines for the weekend: Four new Sauvignon Blancs and a couple of tasty Malbecs

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 05:00

Time to embrace those richer autumnal red wines

The excellent hazelnuts, truffles, porcini and wines of Italy’s Piemonte region epitomise autumn’s rich bounty

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 05:00

Two very different French wines under €15 well worth sampling

Wines for the Weekend: A crisp and fresh dry sauvignon blanc and a warming, ripe full-bodied red

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 05:00

Four white wines that work well with hearty autumnal food

Served blind, some of these textured white wines could pass as a red if served at room temperature

Sat Sept 28 2024 - 05:00

Dunnes Stores French wine sale offers plenty to choose from

Wines for the Weekend: Two whites that are perfectly good to drink on their own but also pair well with lighter dishes

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00

If wine vintage is so important then why isn’t it always on the label?

How to Drink Better: There are very few really bad vintages and far less variation from one year to the next

Sun Sept 22 2024 - 05:00

Look beyond Sancerre and Marlborough for quality sauvignon blanc

It’s worth trying these atypical sauvignon blancs that still deliver the vibrant and refreshing character that makes it so popular

Sat Sept 21 2024 - 05:00

Well-priced wines from France and South Africa for bargain hunters

Wines for the Weekend: Unoaked white and spicy red available in Tesco

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 06:00

Greek red wines are a treasure trove of unique grape varieties

Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating

Sat Sept 14 2024 - 05:00

A French Riesling and Bordeaux that offer great value

Wines for the Weekend: SuperValu’s French wine sale has a number of excellent options worth checking out

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 05:00

Where is the best place to buy wine – supermarkets, independents or online?

How to Drink Better: It often depends on what kind of wine you want and how much you are willing to pay

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 04:00

Four distinctive new Irish whiskeys to try

Each of these new releases takes its flavour from the maturing process in casks ranging from sherry to Swedish oak

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 05:00

Two French wines for €10, a dry white from Alsace and an earthy red from the south

Wines for the Weekend: Alsace, in the east of France produces excellent fresh dry white wines that usually have a mouth-watering, nervy acidity

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00

It’s wine sale season: snap up these four bottles on the cheap

All the multiples run their wine sales in September and there is plenty to choose from

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 13:33

John Wilson: Two solid Italian wines for less than €9

Wines for the Weekend: Aldi has a good offer on Italians that work well with food, but are also good on their own

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 05:00