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
I want to start drinking red wine but have no idea where to start
How to Drink Better: It is a good idea to start with lighter wines that are lower in alcohol and work your way up
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
John Wilson: Are half price wines really half price?
How to Drink Better: The margins for importers and retailers don’t leave room for great discounts, only the biggest retailers can make the most special offers
Time to embrace those richer autumnal red wines
The excellent hazelnuts, truffles, porcini and wines of Italy’s Piemonte region epitomise autumn’s rich bounty
Two very different French wines under €15 well worth sampling
Wines for the Weekend: A crisp and fresh dry sauvignon blanc and a warming, ripe full-bodied red
Are expensive wines always better than cheap ones?
How to Drink Better: Any difference after €30 is likely to be marginal
Four white wines that work well with hearty autumnal food
Served blind, some of these textured white wines could pass as a red if served at room temperature
Dunnes Stores French wine sale offers plenty to choose from
Wines for the Weekend: Two whites that are perfectly good to drink on their own but also pair well with lighter dishes
If wine vintage is so important then why isn’t it always on the label?
How to Drink Better: There are very few really bad vintages and far less variation from one year to the next
Look beyond Sancerre and Marlborough for quality sauvignon blanc
It’s worth trying these atypical sauvignon blancs that still deliver the vibrant and refreshing character that makes it so popular
Well-priced wines from France and South Africa for bargain hunters
Wines for the Weekend: Unoaked white and spicy red available in Tesco
I have lovely glass decanters but never really use them. Should I? Are they not a bit pretentious?
How to Drink Better: Decanters help open up a young wine, remove sediment from older ones and look great on a dinner table
Greek red wines are a treasure trove of unique grape varieties
Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating
A French Riesling and Bordeaux that offer great value
Wines for the Weekend: SuperValu’s French wine sale has a number of excellent options worth checking out