Watch out, Rioja – you have a rivalRibera del Duero has emerged as one of Spain’s greatest wine regions, competing with Rioja for top spotFri Nov 11 2016 - 14:00
One lump or two? The question of sugar in wineSome of the so-called dry wines on our supermarket shelves are actually off-dry or medium-dryFri Nov 04 2016 - 12:30
Staying in? It's the season for warm, mature redsChianti means Sangiovese, one of the great grapes varieties of the world, but rarely found outside of TuscanyFri Oct 28 2016 - 13:30
The White Wines of GaliciaAlbariño has also become a standard listing for most wine bars and restaurantsFri Oct 21 2016 - 00:00
Mid-week tipple: an award-winning wine from YeclaEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Marks & Spencer Mâcon-Villages 2015 and Hécula 2014, Monastrell, Familia Castaño, YeclaWed Oct 19 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: port is not just for ChristmasThe traditional fortified wine is getting a new twist – and appealing to young peopleFri Oct 14 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: Pastis, the alternative to absintheAbsinthe has a bad name, but in its absence, why not try its lighter cousin pastis?Fri Oct 07 2016 - 15:30
Staying in: Grape adventure in SloveniaOwning a vineyard is a dream come true for Liam and Sinéad CabotFri Sept 30 2016 - 00:00
Mid-week tipple: A taste of Spanish sun at bargain pricesEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Torres Viña Sol, 2015, Catalunya and Pablo Old Vine Garnacha 2015, CatalayudWed Sept 28 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: Hungary’s famous dessert wineKnown as a key element of Tokaji, the Furmint grape has much to offerFri Sept 23 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: A blended red wine from elegant LimouxEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Château Martinolles Limoux Chardonnay 2015 and Château Martinolles Garriguet Limoux 2014Wed Sept 21 2016 - 13:00
Staying in: Top sommeliers’ budget wines to drink at homeWe ask four experts to choose budget wines and the dishes they would eat as an accompanimentFri Sept 16 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Wines to accompany vegetarian foodThe spices and flavourings, as well as the accompanying sauce, should determine what wine to drink with vegetarian foodFri Sept 09 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a fruity wine to soak up the last of the summerEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Bethany Semillon 2010, Barossa Valley and Borie de Maurel 2014, Pays d’Oc Cuvée LunaWed Sept 07 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: The wines of Mount EtnaSome unique wines are produced on Sicily’s volcanic mountain. Prices are high - but most are worth itFri Sept 02 2016 - 15:00
John Wilson: How to drink like a DaneFor a start, you’ll need a bottle of the Danish spirit akvavit, and a beer on the sideSat Aug 27 2016 - 01:30
Mid-week tipple: fruity summer wines at bargain pricesEach week John Wilson selects two wines for you to try at home. This week: Reid Seiber Wachau Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2015, Austria and De Bertoli GS Pinot Noir 2015, Yarra Valley, AustraliaWed Aug 24 2016 - 14:00
September supermarket wine sales: John Wilson selects the best bottlesHere are the real bargains in the Lidl, Aldi and SuperValu salesFri Aug 19 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: Rise up RieslingThe Alsace variety isn’t cheap, but it is worth the moneyFri Aug 12 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: the best booze for a posh picnicHow to choose the best wines for eating al frescoFri Aug 05 2016 - 13:00
Staying in: Irish Wines down Wicklow wayCouple use Irish fruit for their in-demand wine rangeFri Jul 29 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: a three-part whiskey harmonyJameson’s new whiskeys come in intriguingly-named threesFri Jul 22 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: the best little wine you've never heard ofFurmint, a Slovenian white wine, deserves recognition as one of the great grapesFri Jul 15 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: Rosé wines more than just a summertime indulgenceFrench varieties offer a refreshing and dry alternative to the sweet ZinfandelsFri Jul 08 2016 - 14:00
Mid-week tipple: a rich red with an unforgettable nameEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: La Perdrix de l’Année des Bêtes Curieuses, Muscadet sur granit 2014 and Cornelia Swartland Red 2014Wed Jul 06 2016 - 14:00
Staying in? These wine books will keep you entertainedThree books explore niche areas of wine productionFri Jul 01 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try these midsummer dreamsLoire valley reds come into their own when the sun shinesFri Jun 24 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a dry white and juicy red from the south of FranceEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Aldi Exquisite Marsanne 2015, IGP Pays d’Oc and Le Mas 2014, Domaine Clavel, Coteaux du LanguedocWed Jun 22 2016 - 12:00
Staying in? Try an Irish Gin, with an Irish tonicIreland is coming into its own for both elements of G and TFri Jun 17 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a lovely leesy Muscadet and a fruity FaugèresEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week Domaine de la Chauvinière, Muscadet de Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 2014 and Les Collines 2013, Faugères, Domaine Ollier TailleferThu Jun 16 2016 - 16:36
Staying in? Try a whiskey from the barrelDistillers’ new limited editions employ barrels used by brewersFri Jun 10 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try this perfect summer wineLight, fruity and often misunderstood, Beaujolais is a perfect summer wine - but also so much moreFri Jun 03 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try a South African wineThere has been a revolution in white wines from this regionFri May 27 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try a wine from islands in the sunMediterranean islands produce remarkable wines in extraordinary conditionsFri May 20 2016 - 13:30
Rural wine choices: Sourcing outside the capitalThe network of independent wine shops around the country deserve your supportFri May 13 2016 - 14:00
Mid-week tipple: A floral Viña Esmeralda and a ripe Cabernet SauvignonEach week John Wilson brings you two wines to try at home. This week: Viña Esmeralda 2014, Catalunya and Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, ChileWed May 11 2016 - 14:00
Irish seasonal gin from local botanicalsCompanies across Ireland use indigenous wild plants to make delectable ginsMon May 09 2016 - 13:00
Grill and glug: barbeque winesLook to the example of sunny countries when choosing bottlesFri Apr 29 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try a Sauvignon with a differenceDrinking Sauvignon all the time can get dull, but there are alternativesFri Apr 22 2016 - 14:30
Ireland’s top sommelier crowned third in the worldJulie Dupouy took bronze in gruelling world championships of 60 wine expertsThu Apr 21 2016 - 16:48
Drinking wine tonight? Should you be worried about sulphites?Medical science argues that SO2 does not cause most people any problems, but a small number will have a severe allergic reactionFri Apr 15 2016 - 14:00
Mid-week tipple: a crisp, refreshing Custoza and a moreish Pinot NoirEvery week John Wilson finds wine for you to try at home. This week: Custoza 2014, Zenato and Pinot Noir La Roncière 2014, André Vatan, Vin de LoireWed Apr 13 2016 - 14:00
Staying in? Try a glass of amazing MenciaPay a little more for the Spanish wine and reap the rewardsFri Apr 08 2016 - 15:30
Drink: Why Fernet-Branca is popular in San FranciscoDark, sharp and medicinal, the Italian digestif is surprisingly trendyFri Apr 01 2016 - 13:00
Mid-week tipple: gin-flavoured beer and a fruity summer wineEach week John Wilson picks a wine and a beer for you to try, this week: Radikale Radical Brew and Pinot Grigio 2015 Roberta Fugatti, TrentinoWed Mar 30 2016 - 14:00
How to pick the right wine for your Easter lambMany of us will roast lamb tomorrow and it deserves a nice wine alongsideFri Mar 25 2016 - 13:00
The Mighty Zin: Sun-kissed California in a glassZinfandel comes in three colours. You will find the odd genuinely white wine, stripped of both colour and flavour, but the majority of white Zinfandels are sweet rosé winesFri Mar 18 2016 - 14:00
Mid-week tipple: a pale ale that went viral and a fruity Portuguese wineThe Craft Brewers of Ireland love an excuse to come up with a seasonal brew, preferably with a pun or two in the name. A combination of St. Patrick’s Day and the 1916 celebrations has provided plenty of scopeWed Mar 16 2016 - 14:00
Wine: Awesomely AustrianA slow-build, three-decade strategy has pushed Austria’s wines, lead by the all-rounder Grüner, into new marketsFri Mar 11 2016 - 12:00
Bordeaux superieur: fruitful trips to wine-producing chateauxThe new Cité du Vin gives another good reason to visit the French cityFri Mar 04 2016 - 14:00
