John Wilson’s easy guide to reading a French wine label
How to Drink Better: Do you know where the name Languedoc came from? Read on
Your new favourite white wine might come from this lesser-known French region
John Wilson: Luberon is most associated with rich reds, but these whites prove its winemakers have many skills
Two €10 wines from an innovative Languedoc maker
Wines for the Weekend: This white would go well with lighter summer salads while the red would work with firm cheeses
What does reserva mean on a wine label and is it a good thing?
How to Drink Better: A reserva from Spain must adhere to strict rules, but other countries follow different systems
Four lower-alcohol reds perfect for summer drinking
John Wilson: It can be difficult to find decent lighter reds but these four stand out
Traces: Two lighter ‘lifestyle’ wines to try
Wines for the Weekend: This brand aims to offer cleaner, naturally crafted wines
A pinot noir for every budget including one of my favourites
John Wilson: Pinot noir is known for being tricky to grow but it’s now thriving in several different parts of the world
Wedding wines: how to buy and serve them, while keeping the costs down
How to Drink Better: You need crowd-pleasers and plenty of them, while keeping an eye on alcohol content
Two Spanish wines to try from the O’Briens sale
Wines for the Weekend: The red here is lighter in alcohol than many others produced in the Jumilla region
Will decanting my red wine or opening it early improve the taste?
How to Drink Better: Try out decanting for yourself at home with a humble jug and see if you think it helps the wine
Four great wines from Languedoc to pick up for Bastille Day
Languedoc is the largest wine-producing region in the world and has an offering to suit every price point
Two wines new to Dunnes, including a Sicilian grillo for €10
Wines for the Weekend: Grillo is one of the most widely planted indigenous white grape varieties in Sicily
John Wilson’s guide to making the ultimate summer wine spritzer
How to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intake
John Wilson: I think this might just be the perfect summer wine
It’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own right
Two Italian wines from Dunnes, one with a less familiar grape
Wines for the Weekend: Both of these wines come from local Abruzzo grape varieties