Ten things you need to know about wine
How to Drink Better: If you find the world of wine a bit overwhelming – or even boring – here are several pointers worth knowing
Ireland’s wine loves: The biggest sellers from Aldi, Lidl, O’Briens and more
The biggest sellers from Aldi, Lidl, O’Briens and MacCurtain’s in Cork
Two great table wines from a family with port pedigree
Wines for the Weekend: Two quality Portuguese wines offer good value from O’Briens
Is wine from the United States good?
California produces 90% of US wine output, but Washington, Oregon and New York are also noteworthy producers
John Wilson: Loire white wines made for warm-weather drinking
From sauvignon blanc to Muscadet to chenin blanc, Loire Valley wines shout summer
Two New Zealand wines from Lidl that don’t compromise on quality
Wines for the Weekend: A Cimarosa sauvignon and a Hawke’s Bay pinot noir offer good value
Ten things you should know about whiskey
How to Drink Better: What’s the difference between Irish and Scotch? Blended or single malt? With or without water?
Riesling, muscadet, sherry: Time to give these unloved wines a second chance
These wines may have fallen out of favour but there are great versions that deserve revisiting
Sustainably produced, quality Aussie wines at a great price
Wines for the Weekend: Yalumba has an enviable reputation for good sustainably produced, organic wines
Does whiskey age in a similar fashion to wine?
How to Drink Better: A 10-year-old whiskey will always remain a 10-year-old no matter how long it’s kept
Midleton at the heart of Ireland’s whiskey boom – 200 years on
Ireland has a growing range of interesting whiskeys as it emerges from the doldrums of the 20th century
Two light wines for chilled summer bites
Wines for the Weekend: A classic Marlborough Sauvignon and a great pinot noir from SuperValu
Wine with ice cream? It’s all the rage and works way better than you think
How to Drink Better: TikTok and Insta embraced the trend – now ice cream parlour wine bars are popping up in London and New York
Poland’s wines are its best kept secret. Here are some of the best
Poland has a burgeoning wine business with more than 700 growers and 500 wineries
These two light, refreshing wines are great value at €8
Wines for the Weekend: Verdicchio and Coteaux de Béziers Rosé are perfect companions for lighter foods and summer salads