Barrys’ bestThe Barry family, originally from Cork, are among South Australia’s most prominent and successful winemakersSat Apr 06 2013 - 01:00
Purveying pleasureCheers, we say, and there's no denying alcohol can be a mood-lifting social lubricant, as long as we don't come to depend on…Sat Feb 23 2013 - 00:00
Good bottles for a bashYou can find nicely drinkable wines to serve at a party, for not too much money, and if you're buying in bulk ask for a discount…Sat Nov 17 2012 - 00:00
Islands in the sunDRINK Volcanic soils have a profound effect on the wines made from grapes grown in them, on islands such as Santorini, Lanzarote…Sat Nov 10 2012 - 00:00
Winners and losers at the Wine OlympicsWINE: Bland wines that offend nobody tend to do well in panel-based awardsSat Nov 03 2012 - 00:00
Hitting the high notesHigh achievers in the Languedoc region are sending out some very classy winesSat Oct 27 2012 - 01:00
Getting in the gameDRINK: AS I WRITE, the cold weather has arrived. The heating has been switched on and gardening seems less appealingSat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
Italy in a glassDRINK: We are not adventurous in our choice of Italian wines, but Montepulciano d’Abruzzo has become a favouriteSat Oct 06 2012 - 01:00
Austrian affairAustria’s red wines have improved over the past decade, with the elegant Blaufränkisch variety offering the greatest promise…Sat Sept 22 2012 - 01:00
The sale season for winesSEPTEMBER MARKS the start of the silly season for supermarkets and wineSat Sept 08 2012 - 01:00
Vines in Temple BarEver wondered what it would be like to stroll through a vineyard? Australian wine producer McGuigan is building a city vineyard…Sat Aug 25 2012 - 01:00
Win a trip to BarcelonaTHE IRISH TIMES wine quiz is back. Test your knowledge of the world of wine with these 20 questionsSat Aug 11 2012 - 01:00
More wines to put by in the cellarIf you’re going to stash away some wine in the hope that it will improve with age, make sure it has good ageing potentialSat Jun 09 2012 - 01:00
Irish Wine GeeseThe Grain Store at Ballymaloe House will host an Irish "Wine Geese" tasting next Thursday, June 7th, at 7pm, presented by organic…Sat Jun 02 2012 - 01:00
The Californian that trumps BordeauxMonte Bello Cabernet, from the original vineyards on Monte Bello ridge, is recognised as one of the great Bordeaux-style wines…Sat May 12 2012 - 01:00
Independent gemsDRINK: Independent wine shops may not be able to compete with supermarkets on price, but they have well-chosen optionsSat Apr 21 2012 - 01:00
The amigos creating a new Spanish styleThe met in college in Madrid and now they’re changing the image of Spanish winesSat Mar 24 2012 - 00:00
The sweet taste of dessertWe don’t have a big tradition of consuming dessert wines here, but try them over Christmas and you may be surprised – they make…Sat Dec 10 2011 - 00:00
A great red for winterDRINK: Amarone is described as a vino di meditatzione – a meditation wine – to drink at the end of a mealSat Oct 29 2011 - 01:00
Thinking inside the boxWine boxes and self-fill, re-useable bottles are popular elsewhere, so why are we so reluctant to embrace them?Sat Sept 10 2011 - 01:00
More of a good thingWINE: There are so many good Grenache wines that we just had to bring a few more to your attentionSat Sept 03 2011 - 01:00
Win a trip to BarcelonaTHIS WEEK, a wine quiz to keep you occupied in those quiet moments over the bank holiday weekendSat Jul 30 2011 - 01:00
In the pink for salad daysWINE: Looking for something light to suit the mellow days and long nights? Try a glass of rosé, a sparkling wine such as cava…Sat Jul 16 2011 - 01:00
Guilt-free tipplesLow-alcohol doesn’t have to mean low-taste, but no-alcohol is a tougher nut to crackSat Jun 25 2011 - 01:00
Taste the differenceWINE: There’s a cracking wine sale on at Dunnes Stores, and the new buyer at O’Briens has put her signature stamp on the stock…Sat Jun 18 2011 - 01:00
Full of Eastern promiseWINE: Bulgarian wines are now on sale in Ireland, and some of them will give Champagne a run for its moneySat May 21 2011 - 01:00
Classic companions for fishy dishesWINE: The mantra used to be white with fish, red with beef, but you can mix it up a bit now, and make some exciting discoveries…Sat Apr 16 2011 - 01:00
Vintage whites to keep an eye out forWINE: Here are some bargain white wines worth searching out, as well as a couple of splurges that won’t leave you feeling short…Sat Apr 09 2011 - 01:00
Jolly nice BeaujolaisGood Beaujolais is not cheap, but it can be just as good as more exalted wines from Bordeaux and BurgundySat Mar 19 2011 - 00:00
Game on GamayDon’t overlook Gamay. Here is a selection of easy drinking wines made with this grape variety, none costing more than €15Sat Mar 12 2011 - 00:00
Bull's blood and other secretWINE : Many Central and Eastern European producers have not lived up to their history, but Hungarian wines are well worth a …Sat Mar 05 2011 - 00:00
What to look for from Chilean winesWINE: Best known for its cheap and cheerful ranges, there are far more interesting wines from Chile for those willing to spend…Sat Jan 29 2011 - 00:00
Olive oil on tapBrod and Caroline Kearon are the proprietors of Nature’s Gold health food shop in GreystonesSat Jan 08 2011 - 00:00
New Zealand winesThe 2011 New Zealand annual wine tasting will take place on Monday, January 17th, at the SAS Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden…Sat Jan 08 2011 - 00:00
In vino veritasA WINE QUIZ TO keep you occupied in those quiet moments over ChristmasFri Dec 24 2010 - 00:00
