Why not try a glass of something sweet this Christmas?
How to Drink Better: Dessert wines vary in style, so it’s good to work out what you enjoy
Pop your cork: four alternatives to Champagne to enjoy this Christmas
Did you know you can find very fine sparkling wines in England?
Two Aldi wines to consider for Christmas
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles would match well with forthcoming feasts
Which wines work best with vegetarian Christmas food?
How to Drink Better: Depending on the dishes you plan to serve, one of the wines below should sit perfectly on your festive table
John Wilson picks the best wines for Christmas Day from all the main retailers
All the major retailers and independent wine shops have some treasures to offer for the festive period
Two Wine Buff bottles suitable for Christmas dinner
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Rueda and Dão regions can offer good value for money
Christmas: Should I drink red or white wine with turkey?
How to Drink Better: Decisions on which wine to drink when and with which foods are personal and should be respected
John Wilson’s favourite 30 wines of 2025, some priced at less than €10
There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner
Two Lidl wines from South America to consider for Christmas
Wines for the Weekend: Some Chardonnays pair really well with turkey, prawns and smoked salmon
How does Irish wine consumption compare to other countries?
How to Drink Better: The biggest consumer of wine per capita in the world is Portugal
It’s whiskey season and John Wilson recommends these four bottles
Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster
John Wilson’s pick of wines to buy at O’Briens this month
Wines for the Weekend: These options all offer good value at the moment
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
Why are Americans drinking less wine and will the same thing happen here?
How to Drink Better: A recent Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans did not drink any wine in 2025
Favourite picks from Dublin’s longstanding independent wine shops
We profile three of the capital’s growing band of independent wine outlets, with the owners each recommending a favourite bottle