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
Which wine would you drink if you were US president?
How to Drink Better: Wine-drinking habits have varied through the political ages, with Donald Trump on the abstemious end of the spectrum
Full-bodied and hedonistic: welcome to wines from Ribera del Duero
The Spanish region was barely known as a wine producer as recently as three decades ago - look at it now
Two great-value wines for those dark midweek nights on the horizon
Wines for the Weekend: Stock up now because both of these bottles are going back up in price very soon
Where can I find the oldest vineyards around the world?
How to Drink Better: You need to look back many thousands of years for an answer - even then, it might be disputed
Mad for the malbec: four of John Wilson’s favourites
The taste of a malbec varies hugely depending on where it’s grown - South America, or its traditional France
Two wines to discover, including one perfect for celebrating
Wines for the Weekend: This South African fizz is fresh, moreish and great value for money
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