Il Palagio ‘When We Dance’ Chianti 2011, 13%, €16.75-€17.95

From the Tuscan estate owned by Sting, this wine has ripe, dark cherry fruits and a good mellow length. Stockist: Mitchell & Son, IFSC and Sandycove, mitchellandson.com; Sheridans Cheesemongers; Terroirs, Donnybrook, terroirs.ie

John Wilson

John Wilson

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic