Stay dry in January with a fruity de-alcoholised wineEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at homeWed Jan 11 2017 - 14:00
Breaking booze: It's wine o'clock but there's a shortagePoor harvests, along with higher consumption in the US and China, are putting supply under pressureFri Jan 06 2017 - 14:00
The best in party winesIt’s a good time to stock up for New Year’s – and there’s plenty of value offerings out thereFri Dec 23 2016 - 01:30
Dessert wines: a sweet alternative to Christmas puddingSauternes and some German Rieslings strike the right balance of acidity and sweetnessFri Dec 16 2016 - 00:00
Mid-week tipple: a refreshing Albariño and a light juicy RiojaEach week John Wilson picks two wine for you to try at home. This week: Abellio Albariño Rías Baixas 2015 and Berceo Tempranillo 2015, RiojaWed Dec 14 2016 - 17:09
Wines for Christmas dinnerTurkey-friendly reds and whites, and something for the goose, beef and curry tooFri Dec 09 2016 - 13:00
Hot to trot: Warm cocktails to cheer up the jaded Christmas palateSome warming alternatives to enjoy instead of the usual festive mulled wineFri Dec 02 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a dry Pinot Blanc and an unoaked RiojaEach week John Wilson finds two wines to try at home.Wed Nov 30 2016 - 14:00
Magnum force: think big for a special celebrationMany excellent wines are now available in larger bottles – and they are practical and funFri Nov 25 2016 - 14:00
Wine delivered direct to your door in time for ChristmasWines Direct in Mullingar wasone of the first mail order wine companies in the country, and is still one of the very bestWed Nov 23 2016 - 14:00
Fall in sterling adds to pressure on retailersDublin shops seem to be recovering, but is there a rural/urban divide?Fri Nov 18 2016 - 06:00
Mid-week tipple: A Spanish trio to match your mealEach week John Wilson finds two wines to try at homeWed Nov 16 2016 - 14:00
Watch out, Rioja – you have a rivalRibera del Duero has emerged as one of Spain’s greatest wine regions, competing with Rioja for top spotFri Nov 11 2016 - 14:00
One lump or two? The question of sugar in wineSome of the so-called dry wines on our supermarket shelves are actually off-dry or medium-dryFri Nov 04 2016 - 12:30
Staying in? It's the season for warm, mature redsChianti means Sangiovese, one of the great grapes varieties of the world, but rarely found outside of TuscanyFri Oct 28 2016 - 13:30
The White Wines of GaliciaAlbariño has also become a standard listing for most wine bars and restaurantsFri Oct 21 2016 - 00:00
Mid-week tipple: an award-winning wine from YeclaEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Marks & Spencer Mâcon-Villages 2015 and Hécula 2014, Monastrell, Familia Castaño, YeclaWed Oct 19 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: port is not just for ChristmasThe traditional fortified wine is getting a new twist – and appealing to young peopleFri Oct 14 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: Pastis, the alternative to absintheAbsinthe has a bad name, but in its absence, why not try its lighter cousin pastis?Fri Oct 07 2016 - 15:30
Staying in: Grape adventure in SloveniaOwning a vineyard is a dream come true for Liam and Sinéad CabotFri Sept 30 2016 - 00:00
Mid-week tipple: A taste of Spanish sun at bargain pricesEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Torres Viña Sol, 2015, Catalunya and Pablo Old Vine Garnacha 2015, CatalayudWed Sept 28 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: Hungary’s famous dessert wineKnown as a key element of Tokaji, the Furmint grape has much to offerFri Sept 23 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: A blended red wine from elegant LimouxEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Château Martinolles Limoux Chardonnay 2015 and Château Martinolles Garriguet Limoux 2014Wed Sept 21 2016 - 13:00
Staying in: Top sommeliers’ budget wines to drink at homeWe ask four experts to choose budget wines and the dishes they would eat as an accompanimentFri Sept 16 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Wines to accompany vegetarian foodThe spices and flavourings, as well as the accompanying sauce, should determine what wine to drink with vegetarian foodFri Sept 09 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a fruity wine to soak up the last of the summerEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Bethany Semillon 2010, Barossa Valley and Borie de Maurel 2014, Pays d’Oc Cuvée LunaWed Sept 07 2016 - 14:00
Staying in: The wines of Mount EtnaSome unique wines are produced on Sicily’s volcanic mountain. Prices are high - but most are worth itFri Sept 02 2016 - 15:00
John Wilson: How to drink like a DaneFor a start, you’ll need a bottle of the Danish spirit akvavit, and a beer on the sideSat Aug 27 2016 - 01:30
Mid-week tipple: fruity summer wines at bargain pricesEach week John Wilson selects two wines for you to try at home. This week: Reid Seiber Wachau Grüner Veltliner Reserve 2015, Austria and De Bertoli GS Pinot Noir 2015, Yarra Valley, AustraliaWed Aug 24 2016 - 14:00
September supermarket wine sales: John Wilson selects the best bottlesHere are the real bargains in the Lidl, Aldi and SuperValu salesFri Aug 19 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: Rise up RieslingThe Alsace variety isn’t cheap, but it is worth the moneyFri Aug 12 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: the best booze for a posh picnicHow to choose the best wines for eating al frescoFri Aug 05 2016 - 13:00
Staying in: Irish Wines down Wicklow wayCouple use Irish fruit for their in-demand wine rangeFri Jul 29 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: a three-part whiskey harmonyJameson’s new whiskeys come in intriguingly-named threesFri Jul 22 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: the best little wine you've never heard ofFurmint, a Slovenian white wine, deserves recognition as one of the great grapesFri Jul 15 2016 - 13:30
Staying in: Rosé wines more than just a summertime indulgenceFrench varieties offer a refreshing and dry alternative to the sweet ZinfandelsFri Jul 08 2016 - 14:00
Mid-week tipple: a rich red with an unforgettable nameEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: La Perdrix de l’Année des Bêtes Curieuses, Muscadet sur granit 2014 and Cornelia Swartland Red 2014Wed Jul 06 2016 - 14:00
Staying in? These wine books will keep you entertainedThree books explore niche areas of wine productionFri Jul 01 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try these midsummer dreamsLoire valley reds come into their own when the sun shinesFri Jun 24 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a dry white and juicy red from the south of FranceEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Aldi Exquisite Marsanne 2015, IGP Pays d’Oc and Le Mas 2014, Domaine Clavel, Coteaux du LanguedocWed Jun 22 2016 - 12:00
Staying in? Try an Irish Gin, with an Irish tonicIreland is coming into its own for both elements of G and TFri Jun 17 2016 - 13:30
Mid-week tipple: a lovely leesy Muscadet and a fruity FaugèresEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week Domaine de la Chauvinière, Muscadet de Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie 2014 and Les Collines 2013, Faugères, Domaine Ollier TailleferThu Jun 16 2016 - 16:36
Staying in? Try a whiskey from the barrelDistillers’ new limited editions employ barrels used by brewersFri Jun 10 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try this perfect summer wineLight, fruity and often misunderstood, Beaujolais is a perfect summer wine - but also so much moreFri Jun 03 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try a South African wineThere has been a revolution in white wines from this regionFri May 27 2016 - 13:30
Staying in? Try a wine from islands in the sunMediterranean islands produce remarkable wines in extraordinary conditionsFri May 20 2016 - 13:30
Rural wine choices: Sourcing outside the capitalThe network of independent wine shops around the country deserve your supportFri May 13 2016 - 14:00
Mid-week tipple: A floral Viña Esmeralda and a ripe Cabernet SauvignonEach week John Wilson brings you two wines to try at home. This week: Viña Esmeralda 2014, Catalunya and Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Central Valley, ChileWed May 11 2016 - 14:00
Irish seasonal gin from local botanicalsCompanies across Ireland use indigenous wild plants to make delectable ginsMon May 09 2016 - 13:00
Grill and glug: barbeque winesLook to the example of sunny countries when choosing bottlesFri Apr 29 2016 - 13:30
