Bordeaux basics: four red wines that epitomise this classic region
I had expected to find a huge range of inexpensive Bordeaux when I looked in Irish supermarkets, but no
Is wine really going out of fashion?
How to Drink Better: There is a slump, particularly in red wine, but not necessarily in this market
Affordable wines: A red and white from Bordeaux, both discounted
Wines for the Weekend: This bone-dry white and easy-drinking red come from the same producer
Can you drink whiskey with dinner?
How to Drink Better: The author of a new Irish whiskey cookbook would argue that you most definitely can, and should
Make mine a malbec: four ways to try this seductive grape, starting at €8
Malbec thrives around the Argentinian city of Mendoza, but came originally from France
Affordable wines: an Italian white and an Argentinian red from Dunnes
Wines for the Weekend: The Gavi would go well with lighter fish dishes while a steak would be the obvious match for the malbe
How to decode the foil seal at the top of a bottle of wine
How to Drink Better: The capsule was originally a wax seal designed to protect the wine from leakage, dirt and insects
Do you love good French sauvignon blanc? Try a white Bordeaux
Bordeaux tends to be known for its reds, but wine insiders have been admiring its whites for years
Ranelagh off-licence Redmonds to close: ‘I’ve never worked because it’s such great fun’
A family business and local institution since 1943, Redmonds off-licence started out as a grocer with ‘sherry out the back’
Budget wines: two bottles from Lidl for less than €8 each
Wines for the Weekend: These two simple options are very drinkable and will be kind to your late September wallet
Four great wines made from a mix of grapes
John Wilson: It’s worth branching out to try wines made from more than one grape variety
Wine on tap – is it the way forward for restaurants and bars?
How to Drink Better: At least one Irish company is betting that it is, which makes a lot of sense
Affordable wines: a Spanish alternative to sauvignon blanc and a red wine to drink with lamb
Verdejo makes aromatic wines with fresh green fruits and good acidity – sound familiar?
‘I tried the viral hyper-decanting wine trend – does it work?’
How to Drink Better: The answer depends on what you are hoping to achieve when you open a bottle of wine
Not a Rioja or albariño in sight: How to pick a more unusual Spanish wine
John Wilson: From light whites to robust reds, there’s plenty more to Spain’s wine offering than the most popular options