What is Port and why is it so popular in winter?How to Drink Better: This Portuguese fortified wine is warming, cosy and sweet. And it matches with lots of foodsSun Nov 02 2025 - 06:00
Portuguese picks: Move on from Vinho Verde, try Dão, Lisboa or AlentejoJohn Wilson: We all know about Vinho Verde, but how about Dão, Lisboa or Alentejo?Sat Nov 01 2025 - 05:15
We all love Rioja Reserva, but there’s so much more to the regionTry this white oak-aged Rioja and a Rioja CrianzaFri Oct 31 2025 - 05:00
John Wilson’s guide to German wines: did you know that most of them are now dry?How to Drink Better: The days of cheap and very sweet German wines dominating the Irish market are long goneSun Oct 26 2025 - 06:00
Go alcohol-free with John Wilson’s pick of wines, beers and more With Dry November just around the corner, now might be a good time to familiarise yourself with more alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinksSat Oct 25 2025 - 05:11
Forget sweet liebfraumilch, this riesling is the German wine to trySuperValu also has a rich and smooth red from a small region in Catalunya on promotionFri Oct 24 2025 - 05:00
Just a small one: Is it time to give sherry another try? How to Drink Better: It’s best to forget the drink served to our parents and grandparents in the 1960s and 1970s Sun Oct 19 2025 - 06:00
Irish Apple Brandy: a rival for whiskey this Christmas?This Irish version of Normandy’s Calvados is now being produced at high quality by a number of producersSat Oct 18 2025 - 05:00
Two Languedoc wines worth a small splurgeWines for the Weekend: This white would go well with rich shellfish dishes, while the red would match with roast red meatsFri Oct 17 2025 - 05:00
What are wine pairings in restaurants and are they a good idea?How to Drink Better: When done well, pairing wines with food can really enhance the experienceSun Oct 12 2025 - 06:00
Four of the best wines to hit the Irish market this autumnIt’s time of year when wine importers introduce new bottles they’ve sourced from around the worldSat Oct 11 2025 - 05:00
Time to try these wines from Slovenia and MoldovaWines for the Weekend: These two Aldi wines are very good and well worth the priceFri Oct 10 2025 - 05:00
Don’t worry if your wine is acidic – it’s a good thing How to Drink Better: Wines that are low in acidity can taste a bit dull and flabbySun Oct 05 2025 - 06:00
Four great Tuscan wines to pair with the Italian dishes you loveRemember the Chianti that came in a straw-covered bottle often reused as a candlestick holder? We’ve come a long way since thenSat Oct 04 2025 - 05:00
Two Portuguese wines for under €10Wines for the Weekend: The João Pires is from a wine region just south of Lisbon, while the Dão comes from the northFri Oct 03 2025 - 05:00
Which wine would you drink if you were US president?How to Drink Better: Wine-drinking habits have varied through the political ages, with Donald Trump on the abstemious end of the spectrumSun Sept 28 2025 - 06:05
Full-bodied and hedonistic: welcome to wines from Ribera del DueroThe Spanish region was barely known as a wine producer as recently as three decades ago - look at it nowSat Sept 27 2025 - 05:04
Two great-value wines for those dark midweek nights on the horizonWines for the Weekend: Stock up now because both of these bottles are going back up in price very soonFri Sept 26 2025 - 05:02
Where can I find the oldest vineyards around the world?How to Drink Better: You need to look back many thousands of years for an answer - even then, it might be disputedSun Sept 21 2025 - 05:00
Mad for the malbec: four of John Wilson’s favouritesThe taste of a malbec varies hugely depending on where it’s grown - South America, or its traditional FranceSat Sept 20 2025 - 05:00
Two wines to discover, including one perfect for celebratingWines for the Weekend: This South African fizz is fresh, moreish and great value for moneyFri Sept 19 2025 - 05:00
Wine in the movies: ‘If anyone orders merlot, I’m leaving’How to Drink Better: Featuring a wine in a film can have consequences flowing well beyond the screenSun Sept 14 2025 - 06:00
Time to try New Zealand sauvignon blanc’s red sisterIrish drinkers have adored sauvignon blanc for years, but pinot noir has only recently hit our radarSat Sept 13 2025 - 05:05
Two South African wines to celebrate the wine harvestWines for the Weekend: This vineyard aims to produce great value, everyday winesFri Sept 12 2025 - 05:22
Why is wine so expensive in Ireland?How to Drink Better: No one factor is fully to blame, but taxes are a key factor in higher pricesSun Sept 07 2025 - 05:50
Four Irish craft ciders to try with your dinner, or on their ownCider matches well with pork, chicken, firm cheeses and dishes with creamy saucesSat Sept 06 2025 - 05:05
John Wilson’s picks from SuperValu’s French wine saleWines for the Weekend: A Burgundian take on sauvignon blanc and a Vacqueyras for the last of the barbecuesFri Sept 05 2025 - 05:00
Why does wine taste better on holiday?How to Drink Better: It’s a myth that some producers save their best wines for their local marketSun Aug 31 2025 - 05:10
The wine business is in crisis but these whites might be the thing to save itMillennials and Gen Z are dictating the direction of the wine market, so maybe everybody else should just hop on boardSat Aug 30 2025 - 06:04
Two classic Italian wines from Lidl, one for under €10Wines for the Weekend: A Gavi to drink with seafood and a Chianti that pairs perfectly with pizzaFri Aug 29 2025 - 05:09
How to taste wine like an expert: From the five Ss to FATASSThe science of wine tasting can help deepen your appreciationSun Aug 24 2025 - 05:00
Finding a light red wine isn’t always easy, but find the right one and it’s worth itValpolicella, Beaujolais and Loire Valley reds used to guarantee lightness, but climate change means most reds are now a lot strongerSat Aug 23 2025 - 05:00
Two wines from lesser-known regions that pack a punch - and are available in Molloy’s A Picpoul aperitif and an Alentejo with kick for last of those summer barbecues Fri Aug 22 2025 - 05:00
Is it a good idea to mix together leftover wines at home?How to Drink Better: You could come up with a new master blend, or perhaps notSun Aug 17 2025 - 06:00
My pick of wines from the best European co-operativesCo-ops haven’t always had the best reputation but some are producing wines that can compete with the best domainesSat Aug 16 2025 - 05:00
Two good-value French wines from Dunnes, one from a former rugby starDunne Stores stocks a rosé from Languedoc and a red from a lesser-known area of BordeauxFri Aug 15 2025 - 05:00
What does the word ‘Côtes’ mean on French wine labels and is it important?How to Drink Better: The best-known of the Côtes include the Côte d’Or in Burgundy and the Côtes du RhôneSun Aug 10 2025 - 06:00
A beginner’s guide to orange wine – is it the new rosé?Once the reserve of wine bars, it’s now possible to pick up orange wines in your local off-licenceSat Aug 09 2025 - 05:00
Two Lidl wines made from Spanish grapes loved by Irish consumersWines for the Weekend: Albariño and Rioja are both flexible grapes that match with a variety of foodsFri Aug 08 2025 - 05:00
Which wines should I serve with Mediterranean food?How to Drink Better: A good tip is to start with Mediterranean countries, and when in doubt a good rosé can cover all basesSun Aug 03 2025 - 06:00
Move over Albariño, make way for godello – Spain’s answer to chardonnayIn the 1970s godello almost died out, but was nurtured back by a couple of exquisite producers – others have followedSat Aug 02 2025 - 05:00
Discover these two Spanish wines from lesser-known areasWines for the Weekend: An Albariño and a Crianza from dynamic family-owned company based in RiojaFri Aug 01 2025 - 05:00
Is it worth investing in fine wine?How to Drink Better: As with any investment, you need to understand the marketSun Jul 27 2025 - 06:00
An easy guide to the best Languedoc redsJohn Wilson: One general rule is that mountainous terrain further from the sea produces more interesting winesSat Jul 26 2025 - 05:00
Two great-value wines to sip in the summer shadeWines for the Weekend: This Riesling is a super low-alcohol option, while the Lebanese red would work well with lambFri Jul 25 2025 - 05:00
How long can I keep a bottle of wine after opening it? How to Drink Better: It’s worth remembering that wine starts to oxidise as soon as it comes into contact with airSun Jul 20 2025 - 06:00
Celebrity wines worth trying: six of the best from Kylie and Brad Pitt to Sting and Gary Barlow Celebrity recognition can transcend terroir when a famous person’s name is on a wine labelSat Jul 19 2025 - 05:00
Two perfect wines for lazy evenings at the barbecue Wines for the Weekend: Rosé is always good in fair weather, and this Argentinian red was made for charred red meatsFri Jul 18 2025 - 05:00
Why the weight of your wine bottle is importantHow to Drink Better: The biggest contributor to a wine’s carbon footprint is the glass bottle containing itSun Jul 13 2025 - 06:00
Four great wines from lesser-known parts of FranceFrench wine is no longer as dominant in Ireland as it once was, but it still offers immense range and diversity Sat Jul 12 2025 - 05:00
