Two light wines for chilled summer bites
Wines for the Weekend: A classic Marlborough Sauvignon and a great pinot noir from SuperValu
Wine with ice cream? It’s all the rage and works way better than you think
How to Drink Better: TikTok and Insta embraced the trend – now ice cream parlour wine bars are popping up in London and New York
Poland’s wines are its best kept secret. Here are some of the best
Poland has a burgeoning wine business with more than 700 growers and 500 wineries
These two light, refreshing wines are great value at €8
Wines for the Weekend: Verdicchio and Coteaux de Béziers Rosé are perfect companions for lighter foods and summer salads
On Italian wine labels, do the words ‘Classico’ or ‘Riserva’ mean better quality?
How to Drink Better: In most cases, a wine from the Classico region will be better; the same can’t be said of Riserva wines
John Wilson: I tasted 16 wines for this article, there were no bad ones
The Irish have fallen completely for the albariño grape
John Wilson: Two wines perfect for summer day sipping
Wines for the Weekend: A soave and chianti – both from Lidl – perfect for outdoor dining
What is the best way to open sparkling wine?
How to Drink Better: Never point the bottle at anyone as a popping cork can injure or blind; this happens more often than you think
Four of the best wines to drink with your Easter feast
Rioja and Bordeaux are classic matches, but this can be an occasion for the finest of wines from other regions
Two Macedonian wines big on flavour and light on the pocket
Wines for the Weekend: an affordable Assyrtiko and Primitivo produced close to home
John Wilson: Two wines well worth a few more euros
A great quality Albariño and an Aussie Shiraz Cabernet both on offer in O’Briens
There’s a lot more to South African red wines than pinotage
Adventurous winemakers are making some very exciting wines around Swartland and Olifants River
I want to learn more about wine. What are the best books to buy?
How to Drink Better: Wine books allow you to improve your knowledge and learn at your own pace
Think you don’t like chardonnay? You just haven’t tried the right one yet
How to Drink Better: lots of different factors influence how a bottle of chardonnay will taste – you just need to know what they are.
South African chenin blanc is having its moment, and for good reason
This white wine varies from crisp and light to richer and more textured, and even some great sweet wines