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Great wines from the world’s largest vineyard for less than €20

La Mancha is perhaps better known as the land of Don Quixote, but its limestone soils and arid climate are perfect for growing grapes

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: Lidl stocks up on elegant, flavoursome wines from south of the equator

Wines for the weekend: Four new Sauvignon Blancs and a couple of tasty Malbecs

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 05:00

Time to embrace those richer autumnal red wines

The excellent hazelnuts, truffles, porcini and wines of Italy’s Piemonte region epitomise autumn’s rich bounty

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 05:00

Two very different French wines under €15 well worth sampling

Wines for the Weekend: A crisp and fresh dry sauvignon blanc and a warming, ripe full-bodied red

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 05:00

Four white wines that work well with hearty autumnal food

Served blind, some of these textured white wines could pass as a red if served at room temperature

Sat Sept 28 2024 - 05:00

Dunnes Stores French wine sale offers plenty to choose from

Wines for the Weekend: Two whites that are perfectly good to drink on their own but also pair well with lighter dishes

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 05:00

If wine vintage is so important then why isn’t it always on the label?

How to Drink Better: There are very few really bad vintages and far less variation from one year to the next

Sun Sept 22 2024 - 05:00

Look beyond Sancerre and Marlborough for quality sauvignon blanc

It’s worth trying these atypical sauvignon blancs that still deliver the vibrant and refreshing character that makes it so popular

Sat Sept 21 2024 - 05:00

Well-priced wines from France and South Africa for bargain hunters

Wines for the Weekend: Unoaked white and spicy red available in Tesco

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 06:00

Greek red wines are a treasure trove of unique grape varieties

Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating

Sat Sept 14 2024 - 05:00

A French Riesling and Bordeaux that offer great value

Wines for the Weekend: SuperValu’s French wine sale has a number of excellent options worth checking out

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 05:00

Where is the best place to buy wine – supermarkets, independents or online?

How to Drink Better: It often depends on what kind of wine you want and how much you are willing to pay

Fri Sept 13 2024 - 04:00

Four distinctive new Irish whiskeys to try

Each of these new releases takes its flavour from the maturing process in casks ranging from sherry to Swedish oak

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 05:00

Two French wines for €10, a dry white from Alsace and an earthy red from the south

Wines for the Weekend: Alsace, in the east of France produces excellent fresh dry white wines that usually have a mouth-watering, nervy acidity

Fri Sept 06 2024 - 05:00

It’s wine sale season: snap up these four bottles on the cheap

All the multiples run their wine sales in September and there is plenty to choose from

Tue Sept 03 2024 - 13:33

John Wilson: Two solid Italian wines for less than €9

Wines for the Weekend: Aldi has a good offer on Italians that work well with food, but are also good on their own

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: Time for a last blast of the summer wine

Lighter wines for a final festive flourish - indoors or out - before summer’s end

Sat Aug 24 2024 - 05:00

Wines from Italy and Portugal offering real bang per buck

Wines for the Weekend: O’Briens has found a replacement for its popular Porta 6 that’s likely to be just as successful

Fri Aug 23 2024 - 05:00

We tried 33 alcohol-free wines. Many were disgusting and disappointing, but here’s seven worth trying

The red wines are the least palatable, while the sparkling wines are the best

Mon Aug 19 2024 - 05:00

Four Irish session beers perfect for the last few weeks of summer

These lower-alcohol beers are great thirst-quenchers

Sat Aug 17 2024 - 05:00

Two bottles from the Languedoc, a great source of inexpensive wines

Wines for the Weekend: While Languedoc has its own local varieties, producers have also planted all of the various well-known grapes

Fri Aug 16 2024 - 05:00

Good Champagne does not have to cost a fortune: three great value options and a very good alternative

Let the good times flow without haemorrhaging cash

Sat Aug 10 2024 - 05:00

Down-under prices: an Australian and a New Zealand wine for €10 apiece

Wines for the Weekend: Two southern hemisphere wines – one fresh and crisp, the other packing a punch

Fri Aug 09 2024 - 07:00

Pinot Noir: Where to find some fantastic and great-value wines

Yields are low and demand high for good Pinot Noir which means it can be pricey, but there are exceptions

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 05:00

Supermarket wines: two old French reliables for €12

Wines for the Weekend: Marks & Spencer’s prices may be a little higher compared with other supermarkets but in general quality is better

Fri Aug 02 2024 - 05:00

Prosecco a fun and affordable fizz that’s perfect for celebrating

Its sales outstrip Champagne and Cava, making Prosecco the world’s favourite sparkling wine and for good reason

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 10:00

When is a sherry not sherry? When it’s a delicious white wine

John Wilson: There has always been another side to to this beverage — the glorious crisp finos and manzanillas

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 05:00

Two French wines for under €10 worth seeking out

Wines for the Weekend: a Provence rosé and a rounded red from Medoc available form Lidl

Fri Jul 26 2024 - 05:00

Greek wine doesn’t only taste great on holidays. Here are four worth seeking out at home

Forget about the cheap holiday wines of old, Greek grape varieties are complex and open up a new world of wine to explore

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 05:00

I don’t usually recommend wines that cost less than €7, but this is an exception

Wines for the Weekend: Most of the time bottles selling for less than €7 don’t offer great value for money

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 05:00

Four easy drinking Italian whites for summer evenings

Some lowish-alcohol Italians at affordable prices - though remember, the more you pay, the better the flavour

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 05:00

Two wines to try: A light white for fish and an organic Rioja are both good value

Wines for the Weekend: Two wines on special offer at O’Briens this month offer value for money

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 05:00

Chilean wines: four lesser-known bottles worth seeking out

There’s more to the wines of this South American stronghold than great value

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 05:00

One wine to drink chilled on a warm day, and another to enjoy with cheese

Wines for the Weekend: One to drink well chilled on a summer’s day, and another to enjoy with grilled red meats

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 06:00