How tempranillo became Spain’s favourite grape
The ‘little early one’ grape is the third most planted in the world but you rarely see it beyond Spain and Portugal
Spice bag with Champagne? The best wines to drink with tonight’s takeaway
How to Drink Better: To celebrate the weekend in style, Champagne is a great match for deep-fried foods
There’s more to New Zealand wine than Marlborough sauvignon
Climate conditions allow for great chardonnay, riesling and even albariño from other regions too
How many types of wine glass do I need?
How to Drink Better: There is no real reason, other than aesthetics, to have smaller glasses for white wines and larger for red
John Wilson: Two modern classics that Irish consumers love
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Marlborough sauvignon from New Zealand and Argentinian malbec are part of Lidl’s deluxe range
What is the best way to store wine in the absence of a ‘cellar’?
How to Drink Better: The vast majority of wine is ready to drink the day you buy it
Mayo women winemakers: ‘Everything in life is harder as a woman; you always have to prove yourself a bit more’
To mark International Women’s Day, meet four Mayo women who are leading wine specialists
Our drinks writer was sent a sample of a very rare, €12,000 whiskey. Here’s his verdict
Our drinks writer was sent a small sample of a very rare Bushmills 45-year-old single malt, but the bottle had leaked
Unoaked white and red wines from Lidl worth trying
Wines for the Weekend: Great value and entirely gluggable
What to do with those exotic ‘holiday’ liqueur gifts? First, open them
How to Drink Better: Establish first whether you like the taste, if not dispose of them, otherwise they’ll sit in the drinks cabinet for years
Rioja is not all about red – try these excellent whites
Ninety per cent of production is still red, but the white has been enjoying a renaissance
Two sustainable wines from different ends of the world
Wines for the Weekend: Nip in quickly to enjoy a range of sustainable wines at discounted prices
Could climate change see wine being produced in Ireland?
We are likely to see a move to cooler regions and countries including Scandinavia, Britain and, yes, even Ireland
Ten sparkling, fortified and rosé wines worth every penny
There is now a far greater range and choice of sparkling wines available at reasonable prices
Two wines from neighbouring French regions that offer good value for money
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles are available for €12.99 from Aldi