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Ireland is to become world’s first country to bring in mandatory health labelling on alcohol products, although Paschal Donohoe has said this may need to be re-examined
The Irish have fallen completely for the albariño grape
Wines for the Weekend: A soave and chianti – both from Lidl – perfect for outdoor dining
Rioja and Bordeaux are classic matches, but this can be an occasion for the finest of wines from other regions
Wines for the Weekend: an affordable Assyrtiko and Primitivo produced close to home
I hated my first taste of alcohol and wondered how grown-ups could drink this stuff. Yet we still go on to try it again and again
A great quality Albariño and an Aussie Shiraz Cabernet both on offer in O’Briens
Adventurous winemakers are making some very exciting wines around Swartland and Olifants River
How to Drink Better: Wine books allow you to improve your knowledge and learn at your own pace
How to Drink Better: lots of different factors influence how a bottle of chardonnay will taste – you just need to know what they are.
This white wine varies from crisp and light to richer and more textured, and even some great sweet wines
Wines for the Weekend: Easy drinking red and white are €10 each for Tesco club card holders
How to Drink Better: The regions give a good idea of how the wine from each will taste
Wines for the Weekend: White Burgundy and red Bordeaux are two well-known traditional wine choices
The Irish love Chilean wines – Ireland’s biggest seller – but we prefer to pay less for it
‘Not knowing everything was a strength for me,’ the actress and writer tells our wine expert
An Australian sauvignon and South African shiraz for about €10
The ‘little early one’ grape is the third most planted in the world but you rarely see it beyond Spain and Portugal
How to Drink Better: To celebrate the weekend in style, Champagne is a great match for deep-fried foods
Climate conditions allow for great chardonnay, riesling and even albariño from other regions too
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Marlborough sauvignon from New Zealand and Argentinian malbec are part of Lidl’s deluxe range
How to Drink Better: There is no real reason, other than aesthetics, to have smaller glasses for white wines and larger for red
How to Drink Better: The vast majority of wine is ready to drink the day you buy it
To mark International Women’s Day, meet four Mayo women who are leading wine specialists
Wines for the Weekend: Great value and entirely gluggable
How to Drink Better: Establish first whether you like the taste, if not dispose of them, otherwise they’ll sit in the drinks cabinet for years
Ninety per cent of production is still red, but the white has been enjoying a renaissance
Wines for the Weekend: Nip in quickly to enjoy a range of sustainable wines at discounted prices
Whether it’s your first time at a food festival or you’re a seasoned attendee, there are a few things you should know before you go
We are likely to see a move to cooler regions and countries including Scandinavia, Britain and, yes, even Ireland
There is now a far greater range and choice of sparkling wines available at reasonable prices
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles are available for €12.99 from Aldi
Study by Irish and US scientists attributes benefits to presence of flavonoids also found in apples, oranges, blueberries and tea
How to Drink Better: These anglicised words were originally used to describe wines made in Bourgogne and Bordeaux
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How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
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