How to Drink Better: Viticulture is adapting to new technological developments along with the rest of us

John Wilson: Jean-Claude Mas is a fourth-generation grower but the first in his family to make wine

Wines for the Weekend: The assyrtiko here might just remind you of a Greek holiday, but with better wine

I had expected to find a huge range of inexpensive Bordeaux when I looked in Irish supermarkets, but no

How to Drink Better: There is a slump, particularly in red wine, but not necessarily in this market

Wines for the Weekend: This bone-dry white and easy-drinking red come from the same producer

How to Drink Better: The author of a new Irish whiskey cookbook would argue that you most definitely can, and should

Malbec thrives around the Argentinian city of Mendoza, but came originally from France

Wines for the Weekend: The Gavi would go well with lighter fish dishes while a steak would be the obvious match for the malbe

How to Drink Better: The capsule was originally a wax seal designed to protect the wine from leakage, dirt and insects

Bordeaux tends to be known for its reds, but wine insiders have been admiring its whites for years

A family business and local institution since 1943, Redmonds off-licence started out as a grocer with ‘sherry out the back’

Wines for the Weekend: These two simple options are very drinkable and will be kind to your late September wallet

John Wilson: It’s worth branching out to try wines made from more than one grape variety

How to Drink Better: At least one Irish company is betting that it is, which makes a lot of sense