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Bored with pinot grigio and NZ sauv blanc? Try these alternatives
How to Drink Better: There are many options if you like fruity, unoaked dry wines that are not too high in alcohol
Georgian wines are calling, and you should answer
John Wilson: Tasting these wines with ancient roots can offer a happy adventure into the unknown
Two very modern wines for the conscious drinker
Wines for the Weekend: These two Italians are lower in alcohol, organic and vegan
The day the Judgment of Paris rocked the foundations of French wine
How to Drink Better: What started off as a relatively simple wine tasting quickly became something much more meaningful
Four new whiskeys to try, including one you can only buy in Kerry
These new releases from around the country range in price from €49 to €99
Two discounted Chilean reds at SuperValu
Wines for the Weekend: One of these would match well with a steak, the other with pork or chicken
Why is the corkscrew virtually obsolete in New Zealand?
How to Drink Better: For some, wine with a screwcap is unappealing, but real-life experience suggests they’re mistaken
Ancient meets modern: Four great new wines from nearly forgotten regions
John Wilson: Have you ever tried wine from the Canary Islands? How about North Macedonia or Georgia?
Two new Dunnes wines, one reduced to €10
Wines for the Weekend: We have a chardonnay from the Laurent Miquel Solas range and a Côtes de Bourg
‘I am a hoarder’: John Wilson on the pleasure of collecting wine at home
How to Drink Better: Bear in mind that most wines don’t improve, and many taste worse, after 10 years of ageing
Do you like crisp and bone-dry whites? Try this old-timer Greek grape
Assyrtiko used to be found exclusively on Santorini, but its roots are expanding
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
Why widows are crucial in the production of the finest Champagnes
How to Drink Better: The role of widows is particularly important in this French region known for sparkling wines
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
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles come from Swartland, a region of heat and mix soils
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