What is Port and why is it so popular in winter?
How to Drink Better: This Portuguese fortified wine is warming, cosy and sweet. And it matches with lots of foods
Portuguese picks: Move on from Vinho Verde, try Dão, Lisboa or Alentejo
John Wilson: We all know about Vinho Verde, but how about Dão, Lisboa or Alentejo?
We all love Rioja Reserva, but there’s so much more to the region
Try this white oak-aged Rioja and a Rioja Crianza
John Wilson’s guide to German wines: did you know that most of them are now dry?
How to Drink Better: The days of cheap and very sweet German wines dominating the Irish market are long gone
Go alcohol-free with John Wilson’s pick of wines, beers and more
With Dry November just around the corner, now might be a good time to familiarise yourself with more alcohol-free or low-alcohol drinks
Forget sweet liebfraumilch, this riesling is the German wine to try
SuperValu also has a rich and smooth red from a small region in Catalunya on promotion
Just a small one: Is it time to give sherry another try?
How to Drink Better: It’s best to forget the drink served to our parents and grandparents in the 1960s and 1970s
Irish Apple Brandy: a rival for whiskey this Christmas?
This Irish version of Normandy’s Calvados is now being produced at high quality by a number of producers
Two Languedoc wines worth a small splurge
Wines for the Weekend: This white would go well with rich shellfish dishes, while the red would match with roast red meats
What are wine pairings in restaurants and are they a good idea?
How to Drink Better: When done well, pairing wines with food can really enhance the experience
Four of the best wines to hit the Irish market this autumn
It’s time of year when wine importers introduce new bottles they’ve sourced from around the world
Time to try these wines from Slovenia and Moldova
Wines for the Weekend: These two Aldi wines are very good and well worth the price
Don’t worry if your wine is acidic – it’s a good thing
How to Drink Better: Wines that are low in acidity can taste a bit dull and flabby
Four great Tuscan wines to pair with the Italian dishes you love
Remember the Chianti that came in a straw-covered bottle often reused as a candlestick holder? We’ve come a long way since then
Two Portuguese wines for under €10
Wines for the Weekend: The João Pires is from a wine region just south of Lisbon, while the Dão comes from the north