Four great Rieslings to pair with seafood, Asian spices and Alsace classicsEuropean or Australian, Riesling is perhaps the greatest white grape varietySat May 11 2019 - 06:00
Looking for wines that vegans can drink? Here are two for about €10John Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A Spanish Tempranillo and an Italian GaviThu May 09 2019 - 11:00
Light, fruity flavours are the best wines for the summer seasonTry serving lighter red wines cool, or chilled, to best appreciate their nuancesSat May 04 2019 - 06:00
Pecorino for less than €8 – and it’s a wine, not a cheeseJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Pecorino and Aglianico, Italian gems from TescoThu May 02 2019 - 11:00
Warmer days mean lighter wines. Here are four to try as spring turns to summerIt’s an ideal time of year for Lambrusco, Grüner Veltliner, Albariño and ChablisSat Apr 27 2019 - 06:00
An Italian white for €11 that tastes as if it should cost twice that muchJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: dip into Lidl’s Italian selectionThu Apr 25 2019 - 11:30
Chile’s newest wines from some of the oldest vinesThe cool-climate region of Itata has vines as much as 200 years oldSat Apr 20 2019 - 06:00
A drinkable bottle of wine for less than €7? Here’s a reliable Spanish redJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Aldi’s Toro Loco, plus its zingy €8.99 MuscadetThu Apr 18 2019 - 11:30
The perfect wines to go with your Easter roast lambJohn Wilson: Tradition dictates a Bordeaux, but don’t forget about Italy and Spain, tooSat Apr 13 2019 - 06:00
Pinot Noir for €9? Yes, it’s trueJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A Pinot Grigio with character and a Pinot Noir at a bargain priceFri Apr 12 2019 - 11:30
The reign of Spain: How to find top-notch, great-value wineJohn Wilson: Spain has everything from light, crisp Txacolís to full-bodied MonastrellsSat Apr 06 2019 - 06:00
Six great wines for under €10 to tryJohn Wilson picks his favourites from Aldi's spring-summer wine collectionFri Apr 05 2019 - 06:00
Mighty Malbecs with a softer sideJohn Wilson: Not every Malbec is the stereotypical oaky alcoholic monsterSat Mar 30 2019 - 06:00
Graham Norton: earthy, floral, spicy ... and that’s just his new ginFour Irish gins: Boyle’s, Drumshanbo Gunpowder, Method & Madness, Graham Norton’s OwnSat Mar 23 2019 - 06:00
Ireland’s favourite foods and the wines to go with themJohn Wilson: There’s a bottle for all the best dishes, be it a roast or bacon and cabbageSat Mar 16 2019 - 06:00
Tired of sauvignon? Bored with Pinot Grigio? Try these classy whitesThey’re not cheap, but, stuck below the radar, these Rhône whites are great valueSat Mar 09 2019 - 06:00
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
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
Heartwarming wines for a cold winter’s eveningJohn Wilson: Four big, rich and powerful wines from CataloniaSat 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
