Cocktails to make, beers to buy: John Wilson’s summer drinks guideCocktails, ciders, beers, wines and no-alcohol drinks for seasonal drinkingSat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two light, summery wines from Tesco for €10 or lessWines for the Weekend: A Touraine Sauvignon Blanc and a cut-price BeaujolaisFri Jun 25 2021 - 11:00
Canvas: From field to foam is the philosophy of this Tipperary breweryThe Deasys generate their own power, and use water, barley and hops from their farm to make beerWed Jun 23 2021 - 06:00
How much should you pay for a good bottle of wine?John Wilson: You might find a gem for a tenner, but it’s rare; spend €15-€25 insteadSat Jun 19 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two rosé wines to sip while the sun sets on a summer eveningWines for the Weekend: These bottles from Provence and Portugal are both at AldiFri Jun 18 2021 - 09:30
Top hotels get into bespoke, premium ginsAdare Manor’s Fig Gin and Westbury Hotel’s Sidecar Dublin Dry Gin join the drinks listWed Jun 16 2021 - 06:00
New Irish craft beers to quench your thirst this summerIrish brewers offer plenty of choice, from fruity New England IPAs to Belgian pale alesSun Jun 13 2021 - 07:00
Summer wines are trickling in – and Aldi’s €7.99 Pinot is a stealIt’s been difficult to source supplies and get deliveries but there’s now no shortage of exciting winesSat Jun 12 2021 - 06:00
How gin went from ‘mother’s ruin’ to high-end craft tippleThe number of Irish small-batch gins has grown exponentially, as has the qualityFri Jun 11 2021 - 16:00
The gin crowd: 15 of Ireland’s gin makers, neatly distilledGin distilleries are popping up all over the island, each with a distinct flavour and storyFri Jun 11 2021 - 15:00
John Wilson: Dunnes’ new MasterChef wines are a cut above most branded bottlesWines for the Weekend: I’m pleasantly surprised by the quality of this Spanish trioFri Jun 11 2021 - 11:00
Irish sommelier to oversee international hotel group’s beverage menusPhilip Dunne of the Westbury hotel is appointed group sommelier for Doyle CollectionTue Jun 08 2021 - 06:00
12 delicious, fresh, fruit-filled rosé wines to drink with friends this summerJohn Wilson picks a dozen bottles from France, Germany, Italy, South Africa, Chile and moreTue Jun 08 2021 - 06:00
12 wines to buy for your staycation this summerJohn Wilson: The perfect dozen bottles of wine for your holiday at homeSat Jun 05 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: O’Briens has a big Italian wine sale. Here are six of my favourites from itWines for the Weekend: The off-licence is offering 20-40% off until bank-holiday MondayFri Jun 04 2021 - 11:00
Dingle Single Malt marks milestone for Co Kerry distilleryMost younger distilleries buy their whiskey. Dingle has only ever sold whiskey it produces itselfWed Jun 02 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Perfect New Zealand wines for summer drinkingPut vibrant Riesling and world class Chardonnay at the top of your shopping listSat May 29 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: The best two bottles from Lidl’s new summer rangeWines for the Weekend: A refreshing Spanish Chardonnay and a smooth, good value LiracFri May 28 2021 - 11:00
Proclamation Irish Whiskey: The taste of independenceThe award-winning blend takes some cues from bourbon but stands on its own feetWed May 26 2021 - 06:00
Riesling is dazzling – and ages brilliantly, so stock upWines from Germany’s favourite grape are very versatile and can be great with or without foodSat May 22 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Six to try from SuperValu’s Italian wine saleWines for the Weekend: Discounted magnums and boxes make their first appearanceFri May 21 2021 - 11:30
The mermaids putting Valentia Island on the map for vermouthAnna and Orla Snook O’Carroll moved to the island where they created Ór VermouthWed May 19 2021 - 06:00
Four wines from a Spanish region that has been transformedSome of the grape varieties in these four wines are less well-known but are worth tryingSat May 15 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two well-priced summer rosés from O’BriensWines for the Weekend: This pair of bottles are from the off-licence chain’s popular rosé saleFri May 14 2021 - 11:00
Irish beers with Belgian accents: ‘They have a mind of their own’Brewer Tom Delaney’s side project Land & Labour produces exciting Lambic-style beerWed May 12 2021 - 06:00
These four wines will make you feel like you’re on holidayTake a virtual trip to a wine-producing region that is popular with Irish holidaymakersSat May 08 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: These keenly priced bottles from Tesco, a red and a white, cost €9 or lessWines for the Weekend: A Chardonnay from Argentina and a Saint-Chinian, from FranceFri May 07 2021 - 11:00
How to buy kefir fit for a kingDifficulty with commercial kefirs is getting them to stop fermentingWed May 05 2021 - 06:00
Ramona brings can-do attitude to wine drinkingTraditionalists may not approve but wine in a can is a growing marketTue May 04 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Easy-going reds, rosés and white wines for the barbecueThe best drinks pairings for deliciously-charred red meat or lighter fish and vegetable dishesSat May 01 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two well-made French wines for €8 each from CentraWines for the Weekend: This Sauvignon Blanc and Malbec are on offer until MondayFri Apr 30 2021 - 11:00
The spirit of Ireland: Poitín is on the rise again, and now it’s legitThe makers of Micil are rehabilitating poitín as a noble, complex and unique spiritWed Apr 28 2021 - 06:00
Italy’s white wines have enough variety for a lifetime of explorationItaly has a bewildering array of native grapes, and wines that complement food very wellSat Apr 24 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Five good-value discoveries from Marks & Spencer’s Found seriesWines for the Weekend: M&S has a new range of interesting and eclectic winesFri Apr 23 2021 - 11:00
Big ambitions at Dublin City Brewing CompanyMaster brewer is ready to serve session lagers to Dublin, as soon as lockdown endsWed Apr 21 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Lighter wines for warmer daysDon’t be afraid to chill these red wines – it brings out their fresh fruit flavoursSat Apr 17 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two French wines from Aldi, both better value than some bigger namesWines for the Weekend: A Jurançon Sec, from the Pyrenees, and a Cairanne, from the RhôneFri Apr 16 2021 - 11:00
Belgian beer’s mysteries are unravelled by an Irish manBreandán Kearney’s website holds a wealth of knowledge on the world’s best beer cultureWed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Should you buy wine to age, and when is it worth the wait?Some bottles reward a bit of patience – and they don’t have to be incredibly expensiveSat Apr 10 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Outrageously good-value wine at €11.95Wines for the Weekend: This special-offer white and red are worth a trip to O’BriensFri Apr 09 2021 - 11:00
White Hag shakes up the beer formula with an ice cream aleShamrock Shakes Ice Cream Ale, made for St Patrick’s Day, is a luminous greenWed Apr 07 2021 - 06:00
Versatile reds for a springtime feastChoose from these light- to full-bodied wines to suit your Easter menu this weekendSat Apr 03 2021 - 06:00
Wines for the weekend: Hungarian bargains from LidlJohn Wilson: Here is a little something to drink with your Easter lunchFri Apr 02 2021 - 11:00
New gin will have you seeing starsA drink ‘for those quiet nights when you want to sit and contemplate life’Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00
Rye smiles: An award winning double IPA from Co DonegalKinnegar Brewery, a triple winner in Brussels recently, has a new Double Rye IPAWed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00
New Zealand’s best red wines are elegant, light and very well madeThere is no shortage of good Pinot Noir, and the nation’s Syrah is also impressing criticsSat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Two super-value bottles at SuperValuWines for the Weekend: A Rhone red down from €21 to €12 and a Chilean Sauvignon for €8Fri Mar 26 2021 - 11:00
Teeling Whiskey enjoying its third RenaissanceDistillery releases its Renaissance Three whiskey early as demand surges in lockdownWed Mar 24 2021 - 06:00
Labelled with love – but what else makes it into your wine?Ingredient labelling set to become mandatory for EU wine producersSat Mar 20 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Big name, small price in Marks & Spencer’s Classics rangeWines for the Weekend: The M&S line-up includes a surprising Soave and a meaty MédocFri Mar 19 2021 - 11:00
