Christmas: Should I drink red or white wine with turkey?
How to Drink Better: Decisions on which wine to drink when and with which foods are personal and should be respected
John Wilson’s favourite 30 wines of 2025, some priced at less than €10
There’s something for every taste here with every single bottle a winner
Two Lidl wines from South America to consider for Christmas
Wines for the Weekend: Some Chardonnays pair really well with turkey, prawns and smoked salmon
How does Irish wine consumption compare to other countries?
How to Drink Better: The biggest consumer of wine per capita in the world is Portugal
It’s whiskey season and John Wilson recommends these four bottles
Whether it’s a gift or not, these whiskeys will never fail to impress a taster
John Wilson’s pick of wines to buy at O’Briens this month
Wines for the Weekend: These options all offer good value at the moment
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
Why are Americans drinking less wine and will the same thing happen here?
How to Drink Better: A recent Gallup poll found that 54% of Americans did not drink any wine in 2025
Favourite picks from Dublin’s longstanding independent wine shops
We profile three of the capital’s growing band of independent wine outlets, with the owners each recommending a favourite bottle
Two good-value Tesco wines using familiar grapes
Wines for the Weekend: You’ll get both these bottles at lower prices with Tesco’s loyalty card
Party time: five simple but delicious cocktails to make with sparkling wine
How to Drink Better: There’s no need to use expensive Champagne in most sparkling cocktails
John Wilson’s top picks from smaller Irish wine importers
One of these four wines left me struggling for superlatives
Two familiar wines from France, including a Bordeaux bargain
Wines for the Weekend: If you’re a fan of Bordeaux, stock up on this wine now
How much wine will one vine produce?
How to Drink Better: There are a lot of factors at play but it’s accepted that some grapes have a much greater yield than others
Four prize-winning wines to buy right now in your local off-licence
These bottles are all winners in the Star Awards run by independent wine shops and off-licences