How does irrigating vineyards work and will global warming affect this?
How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last forever
John Wilson’s guide to great Côtes du Rhône wines
This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf
Two great Lidl wines at less than €10, including one of our favourite whites
Wines for the Weekend: Both the Albariño and the Malbec are usually priced at €11.99
John Wilson’s guide to buying and drinking Marsala wine
How to Drink Better: Produced in Sicily, Marsala was first popularised in the 18th century
Get on trend with these four lighter red wines from the Loire
If the reds from this part of France have not been to your taste in the past, but it’s time for a rethink
Two M&S wines with lesser-known Sicilian grapes
This M&S lucido is from a region close to Palermo, while the nerello cappuccio is mostly grown on the slopes of Mount Etna
What is the best way to drink Madeira wine and will it last after I open it?
How to Drink Better: You should check which grape went into your Madeira, a wine that deserves greater popularity
Four Irish whiskeys to try for St Patrick’s Day, including one in a can
And now is the time to pick up the latest iteration of Midleton Very Rare, Ireland’s most collectible whiskey
Time for quarter bottles of wine to take the spotlight
Wines for the Weekend: Quarter bottles have been popular for some time, but quality has been unreliable
I want to buy wine for my new godchild to enjoy in adulthood. Where should I start?
How to Drink Better: Investing in good wine now for your godchild to enjoy or sell later can be a great idea
Two discounted bottles to deliver a malbec moment
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these wines are on promotion at SuperValu
Climate change and wine: The red wines we will be drinking in the future
How to Drink Better: As temperatures rise, some regions in Europe are allowing growers to plant new varieties, although it’s not always straightforward
Australian wines are not what they were. These four show how far they’ve come
John Wilson: Specialist shops are great places to start looking for options beyond mass-produced wines
Two Australians to try: lighter alcohol wines from Aldi
Wines for the Weekend: These two Australian options are perfect for casual dining
Grapes of weather wrath: the new white wine varieties emerging due to climate change
How to Drink Better: Grapes better suited to hot and dry climates are sure to appear on more wine labels