More Gwyneth, less DollyWINE The viticultural area of Australia is the same size as the whole of France, leading to very different styles of Chardonnay…Sat Jul 10 2010 - 01:00
A convert's taleIF A WILLINGNESS to change one’s mind in the light of new evidence is a sign of rationality or intelligence, then there may be…Sat Jun 26 2010 - 01:00
The good news continues . . . .WINE: It’s not just France that is celebrating a bumper 2009 harvest – the rest of Europe is happy, tooSat Jun 19 2010 - 01:00
2009 was a very good yearFOR THE PAST eight months, vignerons in most parts of France have had broad grins on their facesSat Jun 12 2010 - 01:00
Something for all tastesChar-grilled steak demands a robust red, such as this Aussie – but sometimes you can’t beat a good beerSat Jun 05 2010 - 01:00
Class in a glassONE WARM SPRING evening in Seville, in 1999, Erik Robson and his wife Michelle sat in a bar enjoying some pleasant wines while…Sat May 29 2010 - 01:00
Sauvignon, if you mustThe Marlborough varieties dominate the market, but thankfully they aren’t the only SauvignonsSat May 22 2010 - 01:00
Garden sippersWINE: Cool reds and fruity fizz for summer drinking that won't give you a sore headSat May 15 2010 - 01:00
Drink turns pinkFRESH, LIGHT WINES, as featured last week, are fine as an aperitif or with seafood dishesSat May 08 2010 - 01:00
Full and Franc disclosureWINE: IS POOR CABERNET FRANC destined always to be the bridesmaid, but rarely the bride? You will certainly have tasted this…Sat Apr 24 2010 - 01:00
Home brews hopping with flavourBEER: A beer contest reveals how micro-breweries are producing drinks with lots of characterSat Apr 17 2010 - 01:00
Coffee champion blows froth awayColin Harmon retained his crown as the best coffee-maker in the Avonmore Irish Barista Championship held in Dublin yesterday.Fri Apr 09 2010 - 01:00
Stellar sellersIT CAN BE difficult for the independent retailer to compete with the big boysSat Mar 27 2010 - 00:00
What to drink this St Patrick's DayWINE: Raise a glass of something Irish, or with an Irish connectionSat Mar 13 2010 - 00:00
A real beer bonanzaBEER: A recent festival in Dublin showed the range of quality imported beers now available, but we need more Irish micro-breweries…Sat Feb 20 2010 - 00:00
German wines with a Gaelic twistThe secret to Würzburg wines is look for the words Stein or Leiste on the labelsSat Jan 30 2010 - 00:00
German wines with a Gaelic twistThe secret to Würzburg wines is look for the words Stein or Leiste on the labelsSat Jan 30 2010 - 00:00
Reds for winter warmersWINE : At this time of year, the task is to find well-priced, warming reds to go with wintery comfort foodSat Jan 16 2010 - 00:00
Reds for winter warmersWINE : At this time of year, the task is to find well-priced, warming reds to go with wintery comfort foodSat Jan 16 2010 - 00:00
Two Under €12Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Southeast Australia, 13.5%, €9Sat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00
Big and beautifulWINE: Penfolds might be one of the largest wine producers in the world, but that doesn't mean its product isn't top drawerSat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00
Big and beautifulWINE: Penfolds might be one of the largest wine producers in the world, but that doesn't mean its product isn't top drawerSat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00
Two Under €12Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Southeast Australia, 13.5%, €9Sat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00
Bargain buys for ChristmasWINE : The drop in excise duty is another reason to shop local, with good prices this year in supermarkets and wine shopsSat Dec 19 2009 - 00:00
Crack open something sweetWINE : Cheeseplates, sandwiches, mince pies and other treats call for festive drinksSat Dec 12 2009 - 00:00
Wine: planning ahead for the big dayWhen it comes to wine there are a few general guidelines I find useful; first, match your wines to the occasion. Party wines for a festival atmosphere (but do try to spend at least €10 per bottle), and something a little better for a smaller affair.Sat Dec 05 2009 - 00:00
What to give a true anorakA new corkscrew is fine but the best Christmas gift for a wine buff is a bottle of something specialSat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00
Get ready to partyWINE: HAVING A PARTY this Christmas? The natural temptation is to cut a few corners and buy the cheapest possible wineSat Nov 21 2009 - 00:00
Jolly wineFROM NEXT THURSDAY, you will see bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau make their annual appearance on the shelves of our supermarkets…Sat Nov 14 2009 - 00:00
Macho MalbecWINE : A wine that’s so masculine, it can’t be coincidental that its two great producers, south west France and Argentina, are…Sat Oct 17 2009 - 01:00
Italians that pack a punchWINE: Italy is a treasure trove of surprising wines and charming favouritesSat Oct 10 2009 - 01:00
Chile ups the anteBEING GOOD VALUE and being cheap is not necessarily the same thing, nor do all wine producers aspire to eitherSat Oct 03 2009 - 01:00
Wines that don't Costa lotSpain has more than its fair share of good, easy-drinking wines that do not cost a fortuneSat Sept 26 2009 - 01:00
The finer wines of an old reliableWINE : Chablis is bone dry and has more minerality than other Chardonnay, making it a perfect match for seafoodSat Sept 19 2009 - 01:00
Let's put a stop to itWINE: Cork, plastic, screw cap or glass – the debate continues. But wouldn’t it be better to focus on the actual wines?Sat Aug 29 2009 - 01:00
Sun, sand and vineyardsAPPARENTLY there are now a million British immigrants living in Spain; I imagine that there is a substantial Irish contingent…Sat Aug 22 2009 - 01:00
White wines feeling the heatDespite advances in modern winemaking, white grape varities still generally do better in cooler climatesSat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00
Away with the fairiesMY FAVOURITE rainy-day reds come from the Languedoc. There is something immensely satisfying about the winesSat Jul 04 2009 - 01:00
The good, the bad and the cheapWINE: What kind of wine does €8 buy you these days? A very drinkable one, if you know where to lookSat Jun 20 2009 - 01:00
Suds and sustenanceBEER: When matching beer with food there are very few absolute disasters, so you can have lots of fun trying out combinations…Sat Jun 06 2009 - 01:00
Class in a glassLVMH’s portfolio contains a number of vineyards whose names are worth droppingin your local off-licenceSat May 30 2009 - 01:00
It's all in the mixHere’s what happened when our wine correspondent was asked to blend his own Shiraz,Sat May 23 2009 - 01:00
All that Bordeaux offersWINE: lWONDERFUL RIVERSIDE vistas, beautiful wide shopping boulevards lined with trees, verdant parks, a large traffic-free …Sat May 09 2009 - 01:00
Bargains from BordeauxThe economic downturn and a poor vintage mean that producers have been forced to cut their prices by up to 50 per centSat May 02 2009 - 01:00
Let's go clubbingWine clubs are a good way to meet new friends who are enthusiasts, not snobsSat Apr 25 2009 - 01:00
Putting Chianti back on the tableThere's plenty of rubbish Chanti on the market, but the best deserves great praise, writes JOHN WILSON.Sat Apr 18 2009 - 01:00
Sicily surprisesSicilian wines have come on in leaps and bounds. Look out for them and try a crisp, dry white, or an elegant redSat Apr 11 2009 - 01:00
A matter of tasteWine tasting is a tough sport – even the experts can get it wrong sometimes, writes JOHN WILSON.Sat Apr 04 2009 - 01:00
