I’m hosting a drinks party – how much wine should I buy?How to Drink Better: A lot depends on the kind of friends you have and if there are any non-drinkers in the groupSun Jun 04 2023 - 05:00
Uncork a Chianti, one of the great food winesJohn Wilson: These four bottles will go perfectly with most red meats, pork and Mediterranean veggie dishesSat Jun 03 2023 - 05:00
Two Italian wines to try: a white that’s good on its own and a red with a smooth finishWines for the Weekend: John Wilson on two wines from TuscanyFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Is that bottle of wine worth €100?How to Drink Better: Supply and demand dictates what wine makers can achieve for their productSun May 28 2023 - 05:00
Here’s to the house red: four fine examples of Montepulciano d’AbruzzoItalian restaurants know what they’re doing: these easy-drinking, lightly fruity wines go with a wide variety of dishesSat May 27 2023 - 05:00
Refreshing wines to enjoy by the pool or with summery salads Wines for the Weekend: Both wines are available at a discounted price this weekendFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Choosing the right drinks for your summer barbecueJohn Wilson: The same rules apply to barbecued food as to other dishes – match the body and richness of your wine with that of your foodSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Two weird and wonderful wines to try from AldiA Greek Assyrtiko and a French rosé made from seven different grape varietiesFri May 19 2023 - 05:00
Tannins can make wine slightly bitter, producing a drying sensation in the mouthHow to Drink Better: Some people develop headaches from tannins and cannot drink red wineSun May 14 2023 - 05:00
Soave wines are so much better than their reputation of oldJohn Wilson: As it became fashionable here in the 1970s and 1980s, quality plummeted. That’s no longer the caseSat May 13 2023 - 05:00
Two summer wines to try: A crisp unoaked French Chardonnay and a Malbec from SpainWines for the Weekend: Lighter more refreshing wines that will go nicely with all kinds of summer foodsFri May 12 2023 - 08:00
The best way to learn about wine is to visit the vineyard where it is producedHow to Drink Better: A road trip calling to several producers can be a wonderful way to spend a day of your holidaySun May 07 2023 - 05:00
Irish whiskey galore: how to keep up with the constant flow of new offeringsJohn Wilson: Whiskey Live Dublin is a great chance to get to grips with the bamboozling breadth of choiceSat May 06 2023 - 05:00
Everything is coming up rosé for Graham Norton and Sarah Jessica Parker in SuperValu Wines for the Weekend: Check out these summery celebrity winesFri May 05 2023 - 05:00
Wine experts like to talk about great vintages, but does the year really matter?How to Drink Better: As with every agricultural crop, some years are better than others for growing grapesSun Apr 30 2023 - 05:00
The wines from this region are always worth looking out for on a wine listJohn Wilson: ‘Good, inexpensive Beaujolais is juicy and refreshing’Sat Apr 29 2023 - 05:00
Two of the best known names in Italian wines now for sale in LidlWines for the Weekend: A light, low-alcohol Soave and a smooth, fruity Chianti from TuscanyFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Wine tasting tradition serves a purposeHow to Drink Better: No point in being saddled with a more expensive wine or different vintage from that chosenSun Apr 23 2023 - 05:00
Less alcohol, more fruit: Austrian wine blaufränkisch is back John Wilson: The wines are typically medium bodied with good acidity and fresh dark fruitsSat Apr 22 2023 - 05:00
Two Italian wines perfect for spring and summer drinkingWeekend wines: High-quality Soave and Valpolicella from family-owned estatesFri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
Wines to keep connoisseurs happy, without breaking the bankHow to Drink Better: These bottles are versatile enough to serve with a variety of dishes but have enough character to maintain interestSun Apr 16 2023 - 05:00
It’s Rioja, but not as we know it: Why winemakers are dialling back on the oak ageing John Wilson: Producers in the region want to make wines that show off the fruit produced in specific vineyards or villagesSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Two fresh and fruity Australian wines to watch out for in AldiWines for the Weekend: We recommend pairing these with salad, tuna or grilled duck breastFri Apr 14 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Pop a cork like a pro with these tipsHow to Drink Better: The best way to open a bottle of sparkling wineSun Apr 09 2023 - 05:00
Booze and chocolate: a guide to drinks that make a perfect matchJohn Wilson: Chocolate can be paired very successfully with port wine, beer, sparkling wines and whiskeySat Apr 08 2023 - 05:00
Two of Dunnes Stores best wines to watch for in new saleWines for the Weekend: An aromatic, fresh and lively wine from the Rueda region and a full-bodied wine from the Malbec grapeFri Apr 07 2023 - 05:00
Are all wines vegetarian or vegan? How to Drink Better: Some producers say their wines have offending substances removed, but as minuscule amounts may remain, strict vegans and vegetarians disagreeSun Apr 02 2023 - 05:00
These wines are divine with your Easter lambJohn Wilson: The combination of protein and fat in lamb works really well with the tannins in a red wineSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
Two modern classic wines to try: a Marlborough Sauvignon and a Malbec from ArgentinaWines for the weekend: The first Sauvignon vines were planted in Marlborough by Montana in 1973, but it was only in the mid-1980s that the wines became famous worldwideFri Mar 31 2023 - 05:00
Uncommonly good: find unique wines by buying from these shopsJohn Wilson: Look to retailers who import their own wines directly for something you won’t find elsewhereSat Mar 25 2023 - 05:00
Two great value French wines for €8.99: a refreshing white and a herby, smooth redWines for the Weekend: Head straight to the Languedoc region of France if you want value for moneyFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00
Wine regions of Italy: A bluffer’s guideHow to Drink Better: Here is a primer to a wine-producing country with more than 500 wine regionsSun Mar 19 2023 - 05:00
Four refreshing white and red wines to put a spring in your stepJohn Wilson: Prices are rising but there are still plenty of great value wines to be had at every price levelSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
Look to Germany for well-made lighter wines with lower alcohol levelsWines for the Weekend: Put aside any lingering prejudices you may have against German winesFri Mar 17 2023 - 05:00
Wine regions of France: a bluffer’s guideHow to Drink BetterHow to Drink Better: France has many, many wine regions, but this guide is a good primerSun Mar 12 2023 - 05:00
Four drinks for our national holiday so you can raise a celebratory glassLarkin’s Outlier IPA; Orchard Cuvée Cider, Viking Irish Drinks; Laurent Miquel Arlbariño 2022, IGP Aude; and Power’s Irish Rye WhiskeySat Mar 11 2023 - 05:00
Two wines for under €8: A refreshing Austrian white and red from indigenous Portugues grapesWines for the Weekend: Lidl offers wines made from local unique grapesFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
What does it mean when a wine is described as full-bodied?How to Drink Better: John Wilson demystifies the world of wineSun Mar 05 2023 - 05:00
Sherry, but not like your granny might have liked to sipJohn Wilson: ‘I believe sherry to be one of the world’s great drinks and hate to see wine lovers missing out’Sat Mar 04 2023 - 05:00
French and Spanish wines to suit all tastes from DunnesWeekend Wines: Picpoul de Pinet goes perfectly with shellfish while Teófilo Reyes is in heaven with hearty stewsFri Mar 03 2023 - 05:00
Fortified wines: everything you need to know about truly amazing and complex drinksHow to Drink Better: Before, during or after dinner, there is a fortified wine, Sherry, Port, Madeira or Marsala, that will fit the billSun Feb 26 2023 - 05:00
Invested in wine: the best bottles to buy and store, whether you plan to drink or sellJohn Wilson: A good vintage can make the perfect present for a child or godchild when they are olderSat Feb 25 2023 - 05:00
Spend a little over a tenner on wine and see how the quality improvesWines for the Weekend:Fri Feb 24 2023 - 05:00
The best of New Zealand: four wines with zesty and earthy flavours to savourThere is more to the country than Marlborough and more to Marlborough than sauvignon blancSat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
Two Italian wines from Lidl for under a tennerWines for the Weekend: A light white, perfect as an aperitif, and a versatile red, both the the north west of the countryFri Feb 17 2023 - 05:00
Award-winning wines: Points scores, medal wins and what they meanHow to Drink Better: A competition win can mean soaring success for a wine, but not all present themselves for judgementSun Feb 12 2023 - 05:00
Four Irish gins to try: from a full-bodied classic to the complex and fruityGin is still in but there is a noticeable drive to the premium endSat Feb 11 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: Four bottles to watch out for in SuperValu’s new wine saleWines for the Weekend: Retailer launches reductions on 100 Spanish and Portuguese winesFri Feb 10 2023 - 05:00
John Wilson: This is what you need to know to pick a red wine you will enjoyHow to Drink Better: Find the grape variety you like the most and experiment with varieties grown in different countriesSun Feb 05 2023 - 05:00
