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Ranelagh Uncorked

The village of Ranelagh will celebrate its first wine festival next Monday to Saturday.

Sat Nov 13 2010 - 00:00

Top tipples

WHISKEY: Whiskey afficionados might pour themselves a dram and get stuck into this new book on the subject

Sat Nov 13 2010 - 00:00

Allez Aligoté

WINE: There’s more to Aligoté than using it as the base for a Kir

Sat Oct 16 2010 - 01:00

Low-level pleasure

I RECENTLY OPENED AN elderly bottle of Domaine de Trévallon, one of the top wines of Provence, from the 1989 vintage

Sat Oct 09 2010 - 01:00

Raising the bar on Bardolino

I AM TOLD WE are guilty of a certain wine snobbery in this country

Sat Sept 18 2010 - 01:00

Regional rustic reds

FOLLOWING ON FROM last week’s look at inexpensive European white wines, today we turn our attention to the reds

Sat Sept 11 2010 - 01:00

The allure of Alsace

WRITING ABOUT wine, as I am sure you understand, can be an arduous and difficult task

Sat Aug 21 2010 - 01:00

The future is plastic

AN UNUSUAL COMBINATION of terrorists and Michael O’Leary has made it very difficult for wine lovers to carry wine through airports…

Sat Aug 07 2010 - 01:00

Camino's red classics

The Camino de Santiago passes through two premium red-wine areas, Navarra and Rioja, but there are others also deserving of a…

Sat Jul 31 2010 - 01:00

Savouring these Spanish steps

THE TRAVEL BROCHURE gives five reasons to undertake the Santiago pilgrim route

Sat Jul 24 2010 - 01:00

More Gwyneth, less Dolly

WINE 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 tale

IF 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, too

Sat Jun 19 2010 - 01:00

2009 was a very good year

FOR THE PAST eight months, vignerons in most parts of France have had broad grins on their faces

Sat Jun 12 2010 - 01:00

Something for all tastes

Char-grilled steak demands a robust red, such as this Aussie – but sometimes you can’t beat a good beer

Sat Jun 05 2010 - 01:00

Class in a glass

ONE 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 must

The Marlborough varieties dominate the market, but thankfully they aren’t the only Sauvignons

Sat May 22 2010 - 01:00

Garden sippers

WINE: Cool reds and fruity fizz for summer drinking that won't give you a sore head

Sat May 15 2010 - 01:00

Drink turns pink

FRESH, LIGHT WINES, as featured last week, are fine as an aperitif or with seafood dishes

Sat May 08 2010 - 01:00

Full and Franc disclosure

WINE: 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 flavour

BEER: A beer contest reveals how micro-breweries are producing drinks with lots of character

Sat Apr 17 2010 - 01:00

Coffee champion blows froth away

Colin 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 sellers

IT CAN BE difficult for the independent retailer to compete with the big boys

Sat Mar 27 2010 - 00:00

What to drink this St Patrick's Day

WINE: Raise a glass of something Irish, or with an Irish connection

Sat Mar 13 2010 - 00:00

A real beer bonanza

BEER: 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 twist

German wines with a Gaelic twist

The secret to Würzburg wines is look for the words Stein or Leiste on the labels

Sat Jan 30 2010 - 00:00
German wines with a Gaelic twist

German wines with a Gaelic twist

The secret to Würzburg wines is look for the words Stein or Leiste on the labels

Sat Jan 30 2010 - 00:00

Reds for winter warmers

WINE : At this time of year, the task is to find well-priced, warming reds to go with wintery comfort food

Sat Jan 16 2010 - 00:00

Reds for winter warmers

WINE : At this time of year, the task is to find well-priced, warming reds to go with wintery comfort food

Sat Jan 16 2010 - 00:00
Two Under €12

Two Under €12

Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Southeast Australia, 13.5%, €9

Sat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00
Two Under €12

Two Under €12

Rawson’s Retreat Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Southeast Australia, 13.5%, €9

Sat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00

Big and beautiful

WINE: Penfolds might be one of the largest wine producers in the world, but that doesn't mean its product isn't top drawer

Sat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00

Big and beautiful

WINE: Penfolds might be one of the largest wine producers in the world, but that doesn't mean its product isn't top drawer

Sat Jan 09 2010 - 00:00

Bargain buys for Christmas

WINE : The drop in excise duty is another reason to shop local, with good prices this year in supermarkets and wine shops

Sat Dec 19 2009 - 00:00

Crack open something sweet

WINE : Cheeseplates, sandwiches, mince pies and other treats call for festive drinks

Sat Dec 12 2009 - 00:00

Wine: planning ahead for the big day

When 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 anorak

A new corkscrew is fine but the best Christmas gift for a wine buff is a bottle of something special

Sat Nov 28 2009 - 00:00

Get ready to party

WINE: HAVING A PARTY this Christmas? The natural temptation is to cut a few corners and buy the cheapest possible wine

Sat Nov 21 2009 - 00:00

Jolly wine

FROM 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

Right here, right now

A miscellany of stories from The Irish Times

Sat Nov 14 2009 - 00:00

Macho Malbec

WINE : 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 punch

WINE: Italy is a treasure trove of surprising wines and charming favourites

Sat Oct 10 2009 - 01:00

Chile ups the ante

BEING GOOD VALUE and being cheap is not necessarily the same thing, nor do all wine producers aspire to either

Sat Oct 03 2009 - 01:00

Wines that don't Costa lot

Spain has more than its fair share of good, easy-drinking wines that do not cost a fortune

Sat Sept 26 2009 - 01:00

The finer wines of an old reliable

WINE : Chablis is bone dry and has more minerality than other Chardonnay, making it a perfect match for seafood

Sat Sept 19 2009 - 01:00

Let's put a stop to it

WINE: 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 vineyards

APPARENTLY 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

Educating your palate

I AM ALWAYS wary of people who promise to simplify wine

Sat Aug 15 2009 - 01:00

White wines feeling the heat

Despite advances in modern winemaking, white grape varities still generally do better in cooler climates

Sat Aug 08 2009 - 01:00

Away with the fairies

MY FAVOURITE rainy-day reds come from the Languedoc. There is something immensely satisfying about the wines

Sat Jul 04 2009 - 01:00
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