Wine in the movies: ‘If anyone orders merlot, I’m leaving’
How to Drink Better: Featuring a wine in a film can have consequences flowing well beyond the screen
Time to try New Zealand sauvignon blanc’s red sister
Irish drinkers have adored sauvignon blanc for years, but pinot noir has only recently hit our radar
Two South African wines to celebrate the wine harvest
Wines for the Weekend: This vineyard aims to produce great value, everyday wines
Why is wine so expensive in Ireland?
How to Drink Better: No one factor is fully to blame, but taxes are a key factor in higher prices
Four Irish craft ciders to try with your dinner, or on their own
Cider matches well with pork, chicken, firm cheeses and dishes with creamy sauces
John Wilson’s picks from SuperValu’s French wine sale
Wines for the Weekend: A Burgundian take on sauvignon blanc and a Vacqueyras for the last of the barbecues
Why does wine taste better on holiday?
How to Drink Better: It’s a myth that some producers save their best wines for their local market
The wine business is in crisis but these whites might be the thing to save it
Millennials and Gen Z are dictating the direction of the wine market, so maybe everybody else should just hop on board
Two classic Italian wines from Lidl, one for under €10
Wines for the Weekend: A Gavi to drink with seafood and a Chianti that pairs perfectly with pizza
Finding a light red wine isn’t always easy, but find the right one and it’s worth it
Valpolicella, Beaujolais and Loire Valley reds used to guarantee lightness, but climate change means most reds are now a lot stronger
Two wines from lesser-known regions that pack a punch - and are available in Molloy’s
A Picpoul aperitif and an Alentejo with kick for last of those summer barbecues
Is it a good idea to mix together leftover wines at home?
How to Drink Better: You could come up with a new master blend, or perhaps not
My pick of wines from the best European co-operatives
Co-ops haven’t always had the best reputation but some are producing wines that can compete with the best domaines
Two good-value French wines from Dunnes, one from a former rugby star
Dunne Stores stocks a rosé from Languedoc and a red from a lesser-known area of Bordeaux