John Wilson’s guide to food and wine matchingHow to Drink Better: Follow a few basic rules and you shouldn’t go wrongSun Jan 21 2024 - 05:00
Wines from small producers for about €20 John Wilson: As prices rise, these choices from interesting producers won’t break the bankSat Jan 20 2024 - 04:00
John Wilson: Australian wines to put on the shopping listWines for the Weekend: Nugan Estate’s chardonnay and shiraz are available at SuperValuFri Jan 19 2024 - 05:00
Drinking trends for 2024: Rising wine prices, more low- and no-alcohol drinks and reduced overall consumptionHow to Drink Better: John Wilson offers his predictions for the drinks industrySun Jan 14 2024 - 05:00
Dry January, not dull January: try these delicious low-alcohol drinksJohn Wilson: Three beers and a French bubbly to begin the year in fine styleSat Jan 13 2024 - 05:00
Cut the alcohol but not the taste with these two wines for Dry JanuaryWines for the Weekend: Most of the multiples have special offers this month on their low and no rangeFri Jan 12 2024 - 05:00
Where can I meet friends for dinner in a restaurant and bring our own wine? Food for Thought: Corkage charges can be very reasonable and are a good way of keeping costs down when dining outThu Jan 11 2024 - 04:00
Dry January: How to give up alcohol more easily, from eating spicy food to avoiding the pubHow to Drink Better: Top tips to reduce the temptation of having a drink in the new yearSun Jan 07 2024 - 05:00
Delicious non-alcoholic drinks to power you on through JanuaryJohn Wilson: Apart from the health benefits, these are some of the most interesting alcohol-free drinksSat Jan 06 2024 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two budget-friendly wines from O’BriensWines for the Weekend: Aromatic wines to interest those whose pockets were overstretched over ChristmasFri Jan 05 2024 - 05:00
John Wilson’s sparkling wines that will not break the bankWines for the Weekend: Raise a glass to 2024 with these good value bottles of fizzFri Dec 29 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Wine offers worth consideringWines for the Weekend: It’s a friendly, fruity Bordeaux that you can enjoy with or without food – including turkey!Fri Dec 22 2023 - 05:00
I want to spend €100 on a bottle of wine, what should I buy?How to Drink Better: You could go right off piste and buy a wine from Greece (very trendy), Germany or GeorgiaSun Dec 17 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson’s top 20 wines, beers and spirits for 2023The biggest difficulty was deciding what to leave outSat Dec 16 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two wines worth considering for Christmas DayWines for the Weekend: These two wines from SuperValu would be ideal with smoked salmon or turkey and all the trimmingsFri Dec 15 2023 - 05:00
I think the wine I was gifted may be worth a lot of money. Can I sell it?How to Drink Better: Unless it is very rare, wine brokers and auction houses are usually only interested in a full case of wine rather than a single bottleTue Dec 12 2023 - 05:00
What to drink on Christmas day from starter to dessertJohn Wilson: Sometimes it is more important to match your wine choices to the occasion rather than the foodMon Dec 11 2023 - 13:24
John Wilson: Upmarket wines from Ireland’s best-selling Santa Rita producerWeekend wine: Chilean wines can be found in Tesco, Dunnes and SuperValuFri Dec 08 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: How to be sensible about drinking at that office party How to Drink Better: Eating before going out lines the stomach and sipping low-alcohol drinks also helpsSun Dec 03 2023 - 05:00
Cocktails you can pre-prepare for Christmas partiesJohn Wilson: These four recipes can be made in large batches and will save you tonnes of time over the festive seasonSat Dec 02 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Two really good wines for your shopping trolley this weekendWines for the Weekend: These French wines from Dunnes Stores offer great value for moneyFri Dec 01 2023 - 05:00
Here’s how to host a Christmas drinks party and enjoy itDon’t limit party drinks to a red, a white and some beer – think ahead to get the best from your get-togetherWed Nov 29 2023 - 05:00
Can you drink wine with curry? How to Drink Better: Some spicy dishes can even bring out new flavours in your wineSun Nov 26 2023 - 05:00
Red wines and a light beer to keep all guests happy this ChristmasJohn Wilson: Stock up on wines and beer that are not too heavy in alcohol or drying tanninsSat Nov 25 2023 - 05:00
Two Lidl wines to wet your whistle with seafood and tapasWines for the Weekend: This Verdicchio and Rioja will join Lidl core range of winesFri Nov 24 2023 - 05:00
A brewer makes many choices throughout the brewing process about how is beer madeHow to Drink Better: Beers are flavoured with everything from chocolate to raspberriesSun Nov 19 2023 - 05:00
Drinks to cover all eventualities during the festive seasonJohn Wilson: This week I’m focusing on crowd-pleasing white wines and Irish ciderSat Nov 18 2023 - 05:00
Two wines for €15 that are perfect winter drinkingWines for the Weekend: This Pontenari is made by Alberto Antonini, one of the most respected Italian winemakersFri Nov 17 2023 - 05:00
What is the difference between Champagne and Prosecco? How to Drink Better: There’s a reason why Prosecco is the cheaper bottle of fizzSun Nov 12 2023 - 05:00
Wines to serve with your Sunday roastJohn Wilson: Whether you are having pork or chicken, roast vegetables or fish, these wines will pair wellSat Nov 11 2023 - 05:00
What wines are best to serve at our wedding, and where should we source it?Food for Thought: Crowd-pleasers with relatively low alcohol content work best, but don’t forget non-drinkersFri Nov 10 2023 - 06:00
Two wines for under €10 to try: a light, fresh French Muscadet and a rediscovered red from ArgentinaWines for the Weekend: Bonarda, also known as Douce Noir, is a grape variety set for a comebackFri Nov 10 2023 - 05:00
Stanley Tucci’s perfect martini goes up against Irish versions of the classic cocktailJohn Wilson: We have espresso, pornstar, appletini and a huge number of other variations. Is there any end to the martini madness?Fri Nov 10 2023 - 05:00
Is it ever okay to drink white wine with beef?How to Drink Better: There are good reasons behind the recommended pairings, but you should drink whatever gives you pleasureSun Nov 05 2023 - 05:00
There is much more to Rioja than Crianza, Reserva and Gran ReservaJohn Wilson: Younger producers have been reinventing the region with a series of excellent wines with an emphasis on fruit and provenanceSat Nov 04 2023 - 05:00
Two wines from lesser known parts of Spain worth seeking outWine sale: A white from Monterrei, which is in Galicia and a red from Navarra, right next door to Rioja, reduced in O'Brien's wine saleFri Nov 03 2023 - 05:00
The Irish connection to an illustrious wine family in BordeauxLilian Sartorius Barton traces her Bordeaux roots back to 1725, when her family moved there from IrelandSun Oct 29 2023 - 05:00
As the cooler autumnal weather kicks in, it is time to switch to richer winesJohn Wilson: It is time to move from light, refreshing white wines to something with bolder flavoursSat Oct 28 2023 - 05:00
Valleys, vineyards and surprisingly excellent wines on a trip to the Czech countrysideWith picturesque historical towns and rolling hillsides, Moravia is worth a visitMon Oct 23 2023 - 05:00
Drinking from the right wine glass can really make a wine taste betterHow to Drink Better: If something looks good, it makes us think it will taste betterSun Oct 22 2023 - 05:00
Wines to try from a little off the beaten trackJohn Wilson: Greek wine has been enjoying rave reviews recently, with a growing selection available hereSat Oct 21 2023 - 05:00
Two award winning wines for less than €14Wines for the Weekend: More than 600 wines entered into National Off-Licence Association awardsFri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
Is vintage important when it comes to choosing a bottle of wine?How to Drink Better: Advances in knowledge and technology mean that there are very few bad vintages nowadaysSun Oct 15 2023 - 05:00
What does aged wine taste like?John Wilson: Older wines can be acquired taste making retailers reluctant to offer mature bottlesSat Oct 14 2023 - 05:00
Graham Norton’s new Malbec and a rosé for under €10 to tryWines for the Weekend: Perhaps we should see rosé as a winter white wine instead?Fri Oct 13 2023 - 08:00
Break free from what you know and try these exciting white winesJohn Wilson: I have tasted lots of exciting wines from lesser-known regions. The biggest treasure trove was ItalySat Oct 07 2023 - 05:00
Two Dunnes Stores wines perfect for dinner partiesWines for the Weekend: There is no reason why we cannot enjoy rosé all year roundFri Oct 06 2023 - 05:00
Give these sweet wines a chance, you may be surprised by themHow to Drink Better: Dessert wines are hard to make well and given their complexity, some are very good valueSun Oct 01 2023 - 05:00
Best bargain wines from Aldi and Lidl’s autumn rangesJohn Wilson: Aldi has a solid range of affordable white wines, while Lidl’s Italian cellar is well worth exploringSat Sept 30 2023 - 05:00
