Tempranillo: workhouse wine or thoroughbred tipple?John Wilson: Spain’s most widely planted red grape produces generally light, fruity winesSat Mar 02 2019 - 06:00
‘Organic’ wine: is it worth the label it’s printed on?Most of us automatically think that organic wine is more natural, and in some ways it isSat Feb 23 2019 - 06:00
The best lesser known Italian winesJohn Wilson: These four glorious ‘unknowns’ will send your taste buds into overdriveSat Feb 16 2019 - 06:00
What wines are good for Valentine's Day? You can't go wrong with sexy Pinot NoirIt’s silky, smooth, even sexy. How can you go wrong? Try these four from New ZealandWed Feb 13 2019 - 06:00
What are the best red wines for less than €15?John Wilson: Try your local independent wine shops for real value for moneySat Feb 02 2019 - 06:00
Who says Ireland can’t have a wine industry of its own?Wales has more than 15 vineyards. That’s promising for us, too – as are these Irish bottlesSat Jan 26 2019 - 06:00
Heartwarming wines for a cold winter’s eveningJohn Wilson: Four big, rich and powerful wines from CataloniaSat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
A spirit of success: the women of Irish whiskeyTraditionally a male-dominated industry, women are making their mark in the world of Irish whiskeySat Jan 19 2019 - 06:00
Doing dry January? Here are some great alternatives to wineFrom kombucha to kefir, soft drinks are so much more interesting than they used to beSat Jan 12 2019 - 06:00
Ampohora: wine from ancient clay containersThere is a move away from modern to traditional wine methodsSat Jan 05 2019 - 06:00
Wines to make your party go with a popThese 20 great party wines are guaranteed crowd-pleasersThu Dec 27 2018 - 06:00
Sherry good: Tis the season to give fortified wines a tryJohn Wilson: It’s Christmas so let’s beef up the wine with a little more alcoholSat Dec 22 2018 - 06:00
12 great Christmas reds from your local wine shopSome are old favourites, some are new, but all are well worth trying over the holidaysWed Dec 19 2018 - 06:00
White wines: Top ten picks for Christmas from independent merchantsJohn Wilson lists his favourite whites for the season, with two bonus mentionsTue Dec 18 2018 - 06:00
The best red wines for ChristmasWhether you’re having turkey or goose will have a big bearing on your wine choiceSat Dec 15 2018 - 06:00
Nine great sparkling wines for ChristmasJohn Wilson picks his favourite bottles of bubbly wines from independent merchantsFri Dec 14 2018 - 12:45
White wines to drink with Christmas dinnerJohn Wilson: Turkey goes with most wines but Chardonnays from Burgundy work wellSat Dec 08 2018 - 06:00
Marks & Spencer’s Christmas wine: my pick of the best bottlesJohn Wilson: A sweep of the supermarket’s top bubblies, whites and reds for the seasonTue Dec 04 2018 - 11:20
Top-notch sparkling wines for ChristmasJohn Wilson: We’re way past peak prosecco. Happily, there are other options for fizzSat Dec 01 2018 - 06:00
New whiskies for ChristmasJohn Wilson: This week a few new Irish whiskies to dream about for ChristmasSat Nov 24 2018 - 06:00
Bordeaux wines that don’t cost a fortuneLess expensive Bordeaux can offer great value for moneySat Nov 17 2018 - 06:00
Aldi, Dunnes and O’Briens: The best of their wine salesJohn Wilson finds the best bottles from some of the supermarket and off-licence offersFri Nov 16 2018 - 10:20
The wine trade: ‘It’s hard, but working for yourself makes it all worthwhile’This week, three independent wine retailers, all celebrating an anniversarySat Nov 10 2018 - 06:00
Wine secrets: what’s really in your bottle?Makers have managed to avoid telling us what is within. Should we be worried?Sat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00
Pinot noir: the perfect autumnal wineJohn Wilson: Wine goes so well with all sorts of game birds, rabbit and venisonSat Oct 27 2018 - 06:00
Wines from independent producers to try (while you still can)John Wilson: Label legislation may end small producers’ wines in IrelandSat Oct 20 2018 - 06:00
The best wines for your Sunday lunchJohn Wilson: What goes best with roast beef, what’s lovely with chickenSat Oct 13 2018 - 06:00
Alcohol and wine: What’s in a number?John Wilson: Four reds that strike the right balance between ABV and flavourSat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00
Austrian wine: A little bit of everythingMost of Austria’s wines are unique and consistently of a very high qualitySat Sept 29 2018 - 06:00
Wine: Four ports to try as autumn begins to biteJohn Wilson: Vintage port matures and improves for decades, making it an ideal gift for a godchildSat Sept 22 2018 - 06:00
Orange wine? Yes, it’s strange but give it a goOrange wine combines the freshness and acidity of a white with the tannins of a redSat Sept 15 2018 - 06:00
Does price matter when it comes to wine?Over €10, wine does usually taste better; €15-€25 and you should notice a big jumpSat Sept 08 2018 - 06:00
The best wines to drink with fish and seafoodJohn Wilson: My deathbed meal would include mussels, crab and these four whitesSat Sept 01 2018 - 06:00
September sales: The best discounted wines to try this autumnJohn Wilson: Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and O’Briens have some excellent wine dealsFri Aug 31 2018 - 10:26
Vineyard tours: Where to visit for beauty and tasteJohn Wilson: New Zealand, the US and Europe have some outstanding wine destinationsSat Aug 25 2018 - 06:00
Last of the summer wine: light whites to savourJohn Wilson: Muscadet is enjoying a mini-revival, and Verdicchio is always worth a trySat Aug 18 2018 - 06:00
Offbeat Chilean wines that offer great value for moneyThe country is potentially home to some of the world’s oldest commercial vineyardsSat Aug 11 2018 - 06:00
The best of the supermarket summer wine salesJohn Wilson picks his favourite bargain bottles from the supermarket salesWed Aug 08 2018 - 12:00
Wine awards: worth the gold stickers they’re printed on?In some wine competitions, the majority of (paying) entrants gets a prizeSat Aug 04 2018 - 06:00
A wine even our wine writer hadn’t heard aboutJohn Wilson: Instead of an old reliable try an unsung hero: Marsanne, Dafni, Aglianico or MandóSat Jul 28 2018 - 06:00
Graham Norton wines: Are they any good?Duo behind GN wines say TV host has great enthusiasm and a great palateSat Jul 21 2018 - 06:00
Pale pink or cherry-red? Dry or sweet? How to choose the right roséIf your memories of Spanish rosé are of cheap plonk guzzled on holidays, think againSat Jul 14 2018 - 06:00
The best wines to drink with saladsIt makes sense to match light-bodied wines with delicately flavoured foodsSat Jul 07 2018 - 06:00
Cheap white wines for summerWhen the weather is good, the wine can be cheap(er)Sat Jun 30 2018 - 06:00
Chill out: Why you should be drinking red wine from the fridgeLighter summery reds are best at 10-15 degrees – an hour in the fridge is about rightSat Jun 23 2018 - 06:00
Yes to flavour, no to hangover: great low and no alcohol winesThese wines always seemed confected and a little bit weird – until nowSat Jun 16 2018 - 06:00
Six Irish gins to try on World Gin Day, or any dayFlavoured with seaweed, rhubarb, Barry’s Tea or just classic gins made well, we’ve found the best Irish gins to tryFri Jun 08 2018 - 06:00
The best rosé wines to try right nowThere are plenty of decent inexpensive rosés to be foundSat Jun 02 2018 - 06:00
White wines perfect for a posh summer lunchBeyond Riesling, our knowledge of the wines of the French Alsace region is sketchySat May 26 2018 - 06:00
