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Irish Christmas gift guide 2024: Ideas for last-minute shopping

Christmas is just days away. If you are among those still looking for presents, help is at hand with our gift guides

Tue Dec 17 2024 - 16:06

John Wilson: The ultimate gift guide for the wine-lover in your life

How to Drink Better: It is always better to buy one bottle of good wine than three or four average bottles

Sun Dec 15 2024 - 06:00

Classic wines to serve with your Christmas dinner

Starting with bubbles invariably puts everyone in the mood, after which these perennial favourites will go down well

Sat Dec 14 2024 - 06:00

John Wilson: Two classic Italian wines that won’t break the bank

Wines for the Weekend: A Chianti and a Gavi from Tesco to enjoy over Christmas

Fri Dec 13 2024 - 05:00

Ireland’s most popular Christmas wine? It’s a red, everywhere except Limerick

Sauvignon Blanc is Irish drinkers’ favourite for most of the year, but things change over the festive season

Thu Dec 12 2024 - 14:58

Ireland’s hospitality experts share their favourite drinks to enjoy at Christmas

Sommeliers and hospitality experts give their say on drinks perfect for those cosy winter nights

Tue Dec 10 2024 - 05:00

Some wine bottles have labels with scores. What do they mean?

How to Drink Better: Scores can be a useful aid to buying wine, but remember they are often based on the opinion of one person

Sun Dec 08 2024 - 04:30

Christmas dinner wines to get the table talking

Dare to be different this year with these alternatives to the tried and trusted favourites - you won’t be disappointed

Sat Dec 07 2024 - 05:00

Some less expensive bottles of wine can lack flavour, but not this one

Wines for the Weekend: These two Italian wines from Aldi offer great value for money

Fri Dec 06 2024 - 05:00

Revealed: The winner of The K Club/Irish Times Food Month amateur wine competition

Five finalists from more than 800 entrants competed at K Club event for a wine package that includes a trip to Bordeaux and exclusive visit to Château Magnol

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 11:01

Festive fizz for every budget to get the party started

Crémant and Cava – made in a similar manner to Champagne – can offer great value

Sat Nov 30 2024 - 05:00

If you like refreshing unoaked whites and quality reds, try these

Wines for the Weekend: Both wines this week are new to Lidl and are on special offer - while stocks last

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 05:00

Fancy a small plate and glass of vino? Try one of Ireland’s best wine bars

We’ve picked out 16 wine bars worth a visit when you’re not quite in the full restaurant mood

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 05:00

The Italian job: In Dubai, you eat on the go. In Tuscany? Lunch is two hours minimum, and you savour every bite

Following a post-holiday dream, Irish-born Niall O’Toole and his family now run a wine and holiday business in Tuscany

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 08:40

Wines for Christmas party season: What should I serve, and are there non-alcoholic options?

You should over-order even if it means you have leftovers, writes John Wilson

Sat Nov 23 2024 - 05:00

Two French wines that could come in handy in the run-up to Christmas

Wines for the Weekend: Typically Picpoul is light and refreshing while the Bordeaux can sometimes seem a little austere

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: New Irish whiskeys that would make great Christmas gifts

Embrace the spirit of the season with these new releases across all budgets

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 05:00

Two perennial classic wines at the right price

Wines for the Weekend: A chenin blanc and an organic Corbieres are two of the best from South Africa

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 05:00

The future of wine is flatpack and boxed, but will it be drinkable?

Packaging and transport accounts for 40% of a winery’s climate emissions

Sat Nov 09 2024 - 05:00

Food & Drink Quiz: Beaujolais Nouveau is made primarily from which grape?

Plus: In which country might you enjoy a casserole called tavë kosi?

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 05:04

Two German wines that are a little bit more expensive, but certainly worth it

Wines for the Weekend: This Reisling and Pinot Noir are the ones to go for when on promotion

Fri Nov 08 2024 - 05:00

The Irish wine makers: ‘It is a miracle. Last year we got the same volume as growers in the north of Italy’

There are a growing number of vineyards in Ireland, small in scale but big in ambition as global climate change forces the focus away from warmer climes

Tue Nov 05 2024 - 08:33

Marseilles is having a moment: The best places to eat and drink around the French city

An influx of young chefs is putting the edgy Mediterranean city on the culinary map with smart restaurants and trendy wine bars

Mon Nov 04 2024 - 05:00

Help! I’ve been invited to a wine tasting. What do I do?

How to Drink Better: If you’re wary of the spittoon, do pour out any wine you don’t want to finish

Sun Nov 03 2024 - 05:00

Can I add ice to wine and how can I avoid hangovers? John Wilson answers 50 popular questions about wine

Is a screwcap naff? Is orange wine made from oranges? Do decanters make a difference? Our wine critic addresses common concerns of budding oenophiles

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Award-winning wines to try from neighbourhood off-licences

Each of this week’s wines won Gold Stars in the recent National Off-Licence Association awards

Sat Nov 02 2024 - 05:00

Two rich, warming Spanish wines at a great price

Wines for the Weekend: Toro is a region in northern Spain, known for producing big powerful red wines

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 05:00

Portuguese wines: a winning combination of value and excitement

Beyond the colourful labels of fruity Lisboa wines, Portugal has a lot to offer

Sat Oct 26 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: A classic Bordeaux and a lesser-known Loire Valley white

Wines for the Weekend: These two French wines are great value for money and good to drink

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 05:00

The cooking wine rule: if you wouldn’t drink it, don’t cook with it

How to Drink Better: It’s best not to use the cheapest bottle of plonk

Sun Oct 20 2024 - 05:00

The sherry revival: Not just the preserve of dowager aunts

There is a growing array of fantastic choices, with a group of small producers releasing thrilling wines

Sat Oct 19 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: Rich and warming wines for colder evenings

Wines for the Weekend: These two wines from the south of France are made from the Grenache grape variety

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 05:00

Great wines from the world’s largest vineyard for less than €20

La Mancha is perhaps better known as the land of Don Quixote, but its limestone soils and arid climate are perfect for growing grapes

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 05:00

John Wilson: Lidl stocks up on elegant, flavoursome wines from south of the equator

Wines for the weekend: Four new Sauvignon Blancs and a couple of tasty Malbecs

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 05:00