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Two sustainable wines from different ends of the world
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Could climate change see wine being produced in Ireland?
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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
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Study by Irish and US scientists attributes benefits to presence of flavonoids also found in apples, oranges, blueberries and tea
Why the French will rarely request a ‘Burgundy’ or ‘Claret’
How to Drink Better: These anglicised words were originally used to describe wines made in Bourgogne and Bordeaux
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Small batch and artisan wines, beers and spirits may disappear from shelves as producers baulk at labelling every single bottle
John Wilson’s ten great-value red wines of the last year
These are the reds that made a lasting impression in terms of both value and taste
Is sediment in wine a bad thing? Could it be harmful?
How to Drink Better: Sediment can occur in red and white wine and is generally harmless, but you might want to remove it
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Ten of John Wilson’s favourite white wines at decent prices
All of these wines were bought in 2024 and all cost less than €30
A great value Bordeaux and an excellent Chianti that goes well with food
Refined, elegant reds worth splashing out on
Two Spanish wines: A classic white that’s light in alcohol and a red to go with roasts
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Return of a grape variety that’s well worth championing
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