Wine bargains to watch out for in the autumn sales John Wilson: Get yourself to O’Briens, SuperValu and Dunnes Stores soon for these great stealsSat Aug 26 2023 - 05:00
Rich and refreshing Lidl wines from New ZealandWeekend Wines: There is more to the country than Marlborough Sauvignon BlancFri Aug 25 2023 - 05:00
Take time to savour the wine in your glass and appreciate the different flavour notesHow to Drink Better: Producers take care to source their favourite oak for barrels, choosing wood and charring it to their tasteSun Aug 20 2023 - 05:00
Four light and refreshing Loire Valley winesJohn Wilson: These lighter, fruity beverages are best served cold if not slightly chilledSat Aug 19 2023 - 05:00
Two elegant and fruity wines offering great value for moneyWines for the Weekend: This week we try two tasty wines from Molloy’s Liquor StoresFri Aug 18 2023 - 05:00
Finding it difficult to open a bottle of wine? Try these tips for easy access to your favourite drinkHow to Drink Better: Whatever corkscrew you buy, make sure it has a coil rather than a solid screwSun Aug 13 2023 - 05:00
Low alcohol red wines perfect for summer eveningsJohn Wilson: If you find the idea of chilling red wine strange, I urge you to try it outSat Aug 12 2023 - 05:00
Two fresh and fruity summer wines for under €10Wines for the Weekend: Ideal for sipping al fresco with or without foodFri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00
Spanish Albariño and Portuguese Alvarinho comprise two sides of same splendid coin How to Drink Better: How to Drink Better: They are one and the same grape variety … fresh, fruity and a pleasure to drinkSun Aug 06 2023 - 05:00
For light white wines to drink on their own or with food, cast an eye over this quartet John Wilson: ‘All four are 13% abv, less in two cases’Sat Aug 05 2023 - 05:00
Two of O’Brien’s bestselling wines for under €10Wines for the weekend: If you are feeling the pinch, it might be worth trying out the Giancondi winesFri Aug 04 2023 - 05:00
Follow the fat ass rule to create your own wine tasting note for future referenceHow to Drink Better: This aide-memoire will help you to create a useful and thorough description of what is in your glassSun Jul 30 2023 - 05:00
Sick of sauvignon blanc? Here is a great German alternativeIf you have yet to discover the joys of German wine, now might be a good timeSat Jul 29 2023 - 05:00
Two lesser-known French wines that are light, juicy and easy to drinkWines for the weekend: Try out something new without spending a fortune with the Rare Vineyards rangeFri Jul 28 2023 - 05:00
Fantastic wines from lesser-spotted European regions and where to buy themEntrepreneurial immigrants from central and eastern Europe are broadening Irish oenophile palatesWed Jul 26 2023 - 05:00
When it comes to bottles of wine, does size matter?How to Drink Better: The trick is to choose a bottle size to match that special occasionSun Jul 23 2023 - 05:00
German reds: the best-kept secret in the wine worldThe top wines will set you back €40-€80 - reasonable compared with their counterparts in France and the USSat Jul 22 2023 - 05:00
Two wines offering exceptional value for moneyWines for the Weekend: A bottle perfect for a barbecue and another with an elegant and smooth finish, both from Dunnes StoresFri Jul 21 2023 - 05:00
Finding out how much of Graham Norton really goes into a bottle of GNThe TV host and author’s name is on New Zealand wines and west Cork spirits – but how hands-on is he?Wed Jul 19 2023 - 05:00
Why do wines come in different coloured glass bottles?How to Drink Better: After thousands of years, is it possible that the days of the wine bottle are numbered?Sun Jul 16 2023 - 04:45
A guide to German wine: Generation Riesling put on dazzling display of great winesRiesling is one of the world’s greatest grape varieties and these days most of them are drySat Jul 15 2023 - 05:00
Marks & Spencer Classics wine sale: what to buyWines for the Weekend: The range showcases classic styles of wine from around the world at affordable priceFri Jul 14 2023 - 07:30
Wine tasting terms: helpful descriptions or elitist hogwash?How to Drink Better: Pencil shavings, cat pee, Audrey Hepburn. Can wine really be reminiscent of these things - and would you want it to?Sun Jul 09 2023 - 05:00
Spritz like an Italian: wine cocktails are a sparkling summer companionJohn Wilson: With a little imagination it is possible to create any number of colourful, creative cocktailsSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
Two Australian wines for under €10: A refreshing Sauvignon Blanc and an earthy Cabernet SauvignonWines for the Weekend: A good aperitif and a bottle with an earthy touch, both from AldiFri Jul 07 2023 - 16:15
I want to know more about wine, where should I start?How to Drink Better: The first and most important way to learn about wine is to think as you drinkSun Jul 02 2023 - 05:00
Can wines be kind to the environment? One Catalan producer is leading the way – and also making great winesJohn Wilson: The greatest changes will come about when larger companies adapt their practicesSat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
How many calories are there in a glass of wine?How to Drink Better: Sugar has four calories per gramme, alcohol seven, and then there’s the size of your glassSun Jun 25 2023 - 05:00
Does anything sing more of summer than a glass of chilled rosé?John Wilson: Rosé is one of the great food wines, perfect with a wide range of salads, cheeses and cooked foodsSat Jun 24 2023 - 04:45
Two great summer wines that are perfect for dining al frescoWines for the Weekend: Fleurie is one of the most food friendly wines, perfect with all kinds of meat dishesFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Full collection of Midleton Very Rare whiskey up for grabs - for €110,000Set will feature 40 bottles from range created in 1984Thu Jun 22 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: How do you like your wine? New World or Old World, or is there much difference now?How to Drink Better: European wines more likely to come from cooler climates, lighter in alcohol and fruitSun Jun 18 2023 - 05:00
Four great French wines from one of the world’s largest vineyardsJohn Wilson: Innovative producers have emerged from Languedoc-Roussillon in recent timesSat Jun 17 2023 - 04:45
Organic wines on special offer: excellent bottles from Australia, France and Austria to tryWines for the Weekend: Most of the organic wines in Dunnes Stores promotion are biodynamically farmedFri Jun 16 2023 - 10:00
John Wilson: What does the word chateau mean on a wine label?How to Drink Better: Proprietors know term adds certain cachet to wine, so there is no shortage of chateauxSun Jun 11 2023 - 05:00
Gavi: The posh girl’s Pinot Grigio John Wilson: Gavi shares certain similarities with inexpensive Pinot Grigio from the Veneto, but it is superior in most casesSat Jun 10 2023 - 05:00
Two white wines to try: a rare Italian and an old reliable from SpainWeekend wine: Fresh, fruity and well-priced grapes to savour in the sunFri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00
I’m hosting a drinks party – how much wine should I buy?How to Drink Better: A lot depends on the kind of friends you have and if there are any non-drinkers in the groupSun Jun 04 2023 - 05:00
Uncork a Chianti, one of the great food winesJohn Wilson: These four bottles will go perfectly with most red meats, pork and Mediterranean veggie dishesSat Jun 03 2023 - 05:00
Two Italian wines to try: a white that’s good on its own and a red with a smooth finishWines for the Weekend: John Wilson on two wines from TuscanyFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Is that bottle of wine worth €100?How to Drink Better: Supply and demand dictates what wine makers can achieve for their productSun May 28 2023 - 05:00
Here’s to the house red: four fine examples of Montepulciano d’AbruzzoItalian restaurants know what they’re doing: these easy-drinking, lightly fruity wines go with a wide variety of dishesSat May 27 2023 - 05:00
Refreshing wines to enjoy by the pool or with summery salads Wines for the Weekend: Both wines are available at a discounted price this weekendFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Choosing the right drinks for your summer barbecueJohn Wilson: The same rules apply to barbecued food as to other dishes – match the body and richness of your wine with that of your foodSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Two weird and wonderful wines to try from AldiA Greek Assyrtiko and a French rosé made from seven different grape varietiesFri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Tannins can make wine slightly bitter, producing a drying sensation in the mouthHow to Drink Better: Some people develop headaches from tannins and cannot drink red wineSun May 14 2023 - 05:00
Soave wines are so much better than their reputation of oldJohn Wilson: As it became fashionable here in the 1970s and 1980s, quality plummeted. That’s no longer the caseSat May 13 2023 - 05:00
Two summer wines to try: A crisp unoaked French Chardonnay and a Malbec from SpainWines for the Weekend: Lighter more refreshing wines that will go nicely with all kinds of summer foodsFri May 12 2023 - 08:00
The best way to learn about wine is to visit the vineyard where it is producedHow to Drink Better: A road trip calling to several producers can be a wonderful way to spend a day of your holidaySun May 07 2023 - 05:00
