John Wilson: Lidl known star buys on the wine shelvesWines for the Weekend: Two good-value bottles to help banish the winter-lockdown bluesFri Jan 29 2021 - 11:00
Drinking craft beers ‘exploded ’ during CovidThe father of Irish craft beer on the return of classics and rise of new local brewsWed Jan 27 2021 - 11:00
Irish winemakers in France: Challenges in the time of CovidJohn Wilson: Making wine in France while living in Ireland isn't easy in a pandemic as Simon Tyrrell and his partners found outSat Jan 23 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: Star buys from the Aldi wine shelvesWeekend wines: Something to lift the spirits, a red for under €7 and a white for under €9Fri Jan 22 2021 - 10:00
The best independent Irish craft beers, as voted by brewersBeer of the year competition shows many brewers here see themselves as stout specialistsWed Jan 20 2021 - 11:00
Irish winemaker in Slovenia: ‘We did it – we’ve a new vineyard planted’How Irish wine producers with European vineyards are coping with Covid-19Sat Jan 16 2021 - 06:00
John Wilson: A zippy white and a red that’s perfect for dark January eveningsWines for the Weekend: These two O’Briens bottles are from well-known French regionsFri Jan 15 2021 - 11:05
How the humble spud turned Jackford gin into an Irish gemJohn Wilson: Roosters and 11 botanicals give this potato gin its texture and soft flavourWed Jan 13 2021 - 11:00
How to find good-value wines now that multi-buy offers are bannedJohn Wilson: Know the regions that offer greater consistency and value than othersSat Jan 09 2021 - 06:00
Two Fairtrade wines to try for under €10Wines for the Weekend: A refreshing Chenin Blanc and medium-bodied Shiraz from South AfricaFri Jan 08 2021 - 09:00
Irish alcohol-free gin Silk Tree provide good alternative if avoiding alcoholHusband-and-wife team behind Silk Tree in business for around two and a half yearsWed Jan 06 2021 - 06:00
Non-alcoholic spirits can make for pleasant, interesting cocktailsJohn Wilson: The range of low- and no-alcohol options continues to expandSat Jan 02 2021 - 06:00
France, Spain, Italy... and Georgia: John Wilson’s 13 favourite wines of 2020Even in lockdown I unearthed some exciting bottles, including a few from unexpected placesTue Dec 29 2020 - 06:00
Winter cuisine calls for richer, more full-bodied winesJohn Wilson picks some of the best sparkling, white and red wines to go with winter mealsSun Dec 27 2020 - 06:00
‘Champagne is a symbol of happiness and celebration, for when the smile is back’Vitalie Taittinger took over the family business in a tough year for all champagne producersSat Dec 26 2020 - 06:00
John Wilson’s guide to Irish drinks for your Christmas tableThis holiday season, try serving cider, beer, and fruit wines with your celebratory mealsTue Dec 22 2020 - 06:00
Wines for the Christmas table where turkey isn’t the star attractionJohn Wilson’s pick of sparkling wines, plus reds and whites if you’re not having turkeySat Dec 19 2020 - 06:00
Supermarket Christmas wine guide: Great offers from SuperValuJohn Wilson: Selection of wines to go with everything from seafood to turkey to cheeseFri Dec 18 2020 - 11:00
Latest release of new Irish whiskeys are well worth tryingFrom Teelings to Dingle Distillery to Midleton and more, some of these will sell out very quicklyWed Dec 16 2020 - 11:00
Wines to serve at Christmas dinner: Think full-flavoured and richYou need wine that will work well with stuffings, sauces and vegetablesSat Dec 12 2020 - 06:00
John Wilson: Which wines to buy for Christmas from O’BriensWines for the Weekend: The off-licence’s range includes some good inexpensive bottlesFri Dec 11 2020 - 11:00
Get creative with these Christmas cocktails and mocktailsBelfast Coffee is a signature drink from Dave Mulligan of Bar 1661 in DublinWed Dec 09 2020 - 06:00
Four wines from local vintners to savour this ChristmasPriced from €12.95 to €18.50, this selection of red and white wines offers real value for moneySat Dec 05 2020 - 06:00
Four good-value Christmas bottles from Marks & Spencer’s wine rangeWines for the Weekend: John Wilson on the Classics range of well-priced own-label bottlesFri Dec 04 2020 - 11:00
Four of the best booze-free wines and beersAlcohol-free wine is improving, and there are some appetising low-alcohol craft beersSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
Read all about it: Wine from Another Galaxy and Inside BordeauxA splendid brace of books on a subject dear to most hearts – delicious wine and its originsSat Nov 28 2020 - 06:00
John Wilson: Four cracking Christmas wines for €14 or lessWines for the Weekend: Dunnes Stores has plenty of other tempting bottles, tooFri Nov 27 2020 - 11:00
The Celbridge brewery that won big at the World Beer Awards 2020You can find Rye River Brewing’s craft beers in Lidl, Tesco and Dunnes StoresWed Nov 25 2020 - 06:00
Natural wine keeps its cool and raises its gameFour wines to try made with biodynamic grapes and minimal interventionSat Nov 21 2020 - 06:00
Supermarket wines guide: the best of Aldi’s Christmas collectionJohn Wilson’s selection of whites, reds, champagne and portFri Nov 20 2020 - 10:00
Gelston’s Old Irish Whiskey unites families in Belfast and New ZealandLatest release, the Single Pot Still Pinot Noir Finish, is full of sweet ripe red fruitsWed Nov 18 2020 - 06:00
Celebrate Nouveau Day with a glass of Beaujolais wineJohn Wilson: Producers of this week’s wines changed the face of Beaujolais for the betterSat Nov 14 2020 - 06:00
The best wines to have with a takeawayWine snobs turn their noses up at the idea, but most takeaway foods go very well with wineFri Nov 13 2020 - 11:00
An Irish whiskey that tastes like Christmas cakeWalsh whiskey has nose of toasted nuts, old wood, orange peel and Christmas cake fruitsWed Nov 11 2020 - 06:00
‘Intriguing’, but does it taste nice? John Wilson tries a €650 wineThe 2012 Riserva is the last vintage produced by the late Franco Biondi SantiMon Nov 09 2020 - 06:00
Game on for some seasonal wines and flavoursJohn Wilson: Wine importers offer their favourite wine and game matchesSat Nov 07 2020 - 06:00
Lidl’s new Christmas wines go on sale today. Here are six of the bestWeekend wines: John Wilson’s recommendations on the supermarket’s new range all under €12Thu Nov 05 2020 - 11:00
New limited edition from the Kinsale Mead CompanyNow you can enjoy three-year-old mead aged in Sauternes barrels for 12 monthsWed Nov 04 2020 - 06:00
Perfect wines to go with a classic autumnal dishJohn Wilson: Mushroom risotto is a very wine-friendly dish, bringing out the best in most winesSat Oct 31 2020 - 06:00
Two classic New World wines for under €12Wines for the weekend: Barossa Valley Shiraz from Australia and Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from New ZealandFri Oct 30 2020 - 09:00
Blackberry and strawberry wine – it’s the Wicklow wayJohn Wilson: Wicklow Way Wines wins two Blas na hÉireann awards for Móinéir rangeWed Oct 28 2020 - 06:00
Look to Piemonte for great autumnal winesJohn Wilson: This week’s choice come from some of the best producers in Barolo and BarbarescoSat Oct 24 2020 - 06:00
Two great, all-purpose wines from Burgundy for under €10Wines for the weekend: A red and a white from the region’s south in Aldi this weekFri Oct 23 2020 - 11:00
Brett beer from Ballymahon: Wide Street brewery gets funky‘In rural Ireland, when the beer is good, you don’t have to explain anything’Wed Oct 21 2020 - 06:00
There is a lot more to Lebanese wine than Château MusarImporter Mackenway is donating all profits from Ksara wines to the Lebanese Red CrossSat Oct 17 2020 - 06:00
Two good value Chilean wines for under €12Wines for the weekend: Imported directly from Chile, SuperValu's Aresti wines are well-madeFri Oct 16 2020 - 11:00
‘We wanted to be different’: Blood Monkey is gin with a twistOutcast Brands' gin has a malted grain base that gives it a white whiskey viscosityWed Oct 14 2020 - 06:00
Beyond Rioja: There’s so much more to Spanish wineSpain makes so many brilliant, fascinating red, white and sparkling wines at good pricesSat Oct 10 2020 - 06:00
Two bestselling wines to try for €20Wines for the weekend: These red and white wines will cover all dinner optionsFri Oct 09 2020 - 08:48
An Chéad Bhlás: New Celt Irish Whiskey hits the shelvesRenaissance Part Two from Teeling follows gold-winning Part One released in 2019Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00
