Despite what they say there’s a Chardonnay to suit everyoneSome people have lingering doubts about Chardonnay but their fears are outdatedSat Sept 11 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four bottles to pick from Lidl’s September CellarWines for the Weekend: Two whites and two reds from France, Spain and PortugalFri Sept 10 2021 - 11:00
Irish whiskey with a distinctly Japanese flavourRoe & Co’s Japanese Sugi is very distinct, with flavours hinting at gin at timesWed Sept 08 2021 - 05:00
Expect equal parts pain and pleasure from Pinot NoirMultiple areas have learnt how to grow and make this fickle and capricious variety of wineSat Sept 04 2021 - 05:00
John Wilson: Six great-value bottles from SuperValu’s French wine saleWines for the Weekend: Costing from €10.70 to €25, there’s a bottle here for every occasionFri Sept 03 2021 - 11:00
John Wilson: Special hop beer produced at Laois brewery ‘different every year’‘We get 30 people in to pick by hand, and in a couple of hours we are brewing’Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00
Greek wines are coming up in the world. Start off with these fourIf your memories are of cheap retsina on holiday, you’re in for a pleasant surpriseSat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great bottles from Dunnes for the summer’s final barbecuesWines for the Weekend: This rosé and red are from two of my favourite French producersFri Aug 27 2021 - 11:00
Tullamore wins award for 18-year-old single maltVisitor centre moves to new distillery and hopes to reopen to the public in SeptemberWed Aug 25 2021 - 06:00
Four delicious Spanish white wines worth seeking outJohn Wilson: All sorts of other white varieties make fascinating wine around SpainSat Aug 21 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Three good buys from Tesco, including a Whispering Angel roséWines for the Weekend: Plus a Shiraz that illustrates Swartland’s rise, and an elegant FaugèresFri Aug 20 2021 - 12:32
Beer gets wild: ‘We are looking for barnyard, funky flavours’Irish brewers are delving into spontaneous fermentation, with microbes in the airWed Aug 18 2021 - 06:00
Is it worth spending more money on rosé? Not alwaysJohn Wilson: I'm not sure I would ever spend €50 for a bottle of roséSat Aug 14 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two great-value wines from Aldi, one Portuguese, one ItalianWines for the Weekend: A floral, crisp Loureiro and a rich, smooth Valpolicella RipassoFri Aug 13 2021 - 11:00
Dot Brew rolls out the barrel for complex aged beersBarrel-ageing beers can round them out and add a whole new range of flavoursWed Aug 11 2021 - 06:00
Cool Loire reds for warm summer daysDon’t be afraid to chill these red wines – it brings out their fresh fruit flavoursSat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: O’Briens is having a Spanish wine sale. Here’s what to buyWines for the Weekend: The off-licence chain is offering up to 40 per cent offFri Aug 06 2021 - 11:00
Lough Gill Brewery: ‘Now almost every pub offers at least one craft beer’James Ward is at the centre of Sligo’s beer scene, founding White Hag before moving onWed Aug 04 2021 - 05:00
Four sparkling wines to celebrate the return of indoor diningThese four very different bottles of fizz range in price from €11.49 to €57 and all are excellent examples of their typeSat Jul 31 2021 - 06:00
Making a session IPA with a differenceOtterbank’s Declan Nixon uses wine yeast as well as beer to give his IPA a refreshing acidityWed Jul 28 2021 - 06:00
Pinot Grigio: A few euro more gives you a lot more tasteJohn Wilson: Once you spend more than €10 on this type of wine, quality shoots upSat Jul 24 2021 - 06:00
Kevin Dundon joins Graham Norton and Kylie Minogue on a wine bottle labelJohn Wilson: The Irish chef has selected these two Languedoc wines for SuperValu and paired them each with a recipeThu Jul 22 2021 - 11:00
Beer or spirits? ‘It is like trying to choose between children’Black’s of Kinsale is the only practitioners of the two arts in IrelandWed Jul 21 2021 - 06:00
Rioja is a firm favourite in Ireland, but have you tried the white version?John Wilson: Once seen as average, these wines have gained new respect recentlySat Jul 17 2021 - 06:00
Five Lidl wines to try for the weekend from Portugal, Spain and HungaryJohn Wilson: Three Portuguese wines, a white Rioja, plus a medium-sweet TokajiFri Jul 16 2021 - 11:00
Black Irish: Is it a whiskey or a beer? It’s neither and bothCreator says spirit ‘will stretch Irish whiskey the way spiced rum moved rum forward’Wed Jul 14 2021 - 06:00
Rediscover classic French wines this Bastille DayFrench wine is often mocked but it remains the world leader in just about every categorySat Jul 10 2021 - 06:00
Heineken’s new stout: Its head is creamier than Guinness’s, but does it taste as good?Made in Cork, Island’s Edge is aimed at people who don’t drink stoutFri Jul 09 2021 - 14:00
Taking stock of Redbreast: new fund offers whiskey investment opportunitiesSingle Malt Fund’s first offering was a 22-year-old Redbreast single pot still whiskeyWed Jul 07 2021 - 06:00
Beaujolais: The greatest of all summer drinksBasic Beaujolais, in good hands, can be a true vin de soif but quality rises exponentially over €15Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two Marks & Spencer wines that are perfect for outdoor summer diningWines for the Weekend: A delicious Corsican rosé and a smooth Portuguese redFri Jul 02 2021 - 11:00
Cocktails to make, beers to buy: John Wilson’s summer drinks guideCocktails, ciders, beers, wines and no-alcohol drinks for seasonal drinkingSat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two light, summery wines from Tesco for €10 or lessWines for the Weekend: A Touraine Sauvignon Blanc and a cut-price BeaujolaisFri Jun 25 2021 - 11:00
Canvas: From field to foam is the philosophy of this Tipperary breweryThe Deasys generate their own power, and use water, barley and hops from their farm to make beerWed Jun 23 2021 - 06:00
How much should you pay for a good bottle of wine?John Wilson: You might find a gem for a tenner, but it’s rare; spend €15-€25 insteadSat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two rosé wines to sip while the sun sets on a summer eveningWines for the Weekend: These bottles from Provence and Portugal are both at AldiFri Jun 18 2021 - 09:30
Top hotels get into bespoke, premium ginsAdare Manor’s Fig Gin and Westbury Hotel’s Sidecar Dublin Dry Gin join the drinks listWed Jun 16 2021 - 06:00
New Irish craft beers to quench your thirst this summerIrish brewers offer plenty of choice, from fruity New England IPAs to Belgian pale alesSun Jun 13 2021 - 07:00
Summer wines are trickling in – and Aldi’s €7.99 Pinot is a stealIt’s been difficult to source supplies and get deliveries but there’s now no shortage of exciting winesSat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
How gin went from ‘mother’s ruin’ to high-end craft tippleThe number of Irish small-batch gins has grown exponentially, as has the qualityFri Jun 11 2021 - 16:00
The gin crowd: 15 of Ireland’s gin makers, neatly distilledGin distilleries are popping up all over the island, each with a distinct flavour and storyFri Jun 11 2021 - 15:00
John Wilson: Dunnes’ new MasterChef wines are a cut above most branded bottlesWines for the Weekend: I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality of this Spanish trioFri Jun 11 2021 - 11:00
Irish sommelier to oversee international hotel group’s beverage menusPhilip Dunne of the Westbury hotel is appointed group sommelier for Doyle CollectionTue Jun 08 2021 - 06:00
12 delicious, fresh, fruit-filled rosé wines to drink with friends this summerJohn Wilson picks a dozen bottles from France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Chile and moreTue Jun 08 2021 - 06:00
12 wines to buy for your staycation this summerJohn Wilson: The perfect dozen bottles of wine for your holiday at homeSat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: O’Briens has a big Italian wine sale. Here are six of my favourites from itWines for the Weekend: The off-licence is offering 20-40% off until bank-holiday MondayFri Jun 04 2021 - 11:00
Dingle Single Malt marks milestone for Co Kerry distilleryMost younger distilleries buy their whiskey. Dingle has only ever sold whiskey it produces itselfWed Jun 02 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Perfect New Zealand wines for summer drinkingPut vibrant Riesling and world class Chardonnay at the top of your shopping listSat May 29 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: The best two bottles from Lidl’s new summer rangeWines for the Weekend: A refreshing Spanish Chardonnay and a smooth, good value LiracFri May 28 2021 - 11:00
Proclamation Irish Whiskey: The taste of independenceThe award-winning blend takes some cues from bourbon but stands on its own feetWed May 26 2021 - 06:00
