Four great wines from Languedoc to pick up for Bastille DayLanguedoc is the largest wine-producing region in the world and has an offering to suit every price pointSat Jul 11 2026 - 05:00
Two wines new to Dunnes, including a Sicilian grillo for €10Wines for the Weekend: Grillo is one of the most widely planted indigenous white grape varieties in SicilyFri Jul 10 2026 - 05:12
John Wilson’s guide to making the ultimate summer wine spritzerHow to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intakeSun Jul 05 2026 - 05:59
John Wilson: I think this might just be the perfect summer wineIt’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own rightSat Jul 04 2026 - 05:00
Two Italian wines from Dunnes, one with a less familiar grapeWines for the Weekend: Both of these wines come from local Abruzzo grape varietiesFri Jul 03 2026 - 05:00
Rosé wines: will a lighter shade mean a better taste?How to Drink Better: It helps to understand what leads to the colour of the wine in your glassSun Jun 28 2026 - 05:50
Summer wine: three rosés worth a splurge plus one for all budgetsProvence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades Sat Jun 27 2026 - 05:49
Two wines that capture the sunshine of SicilyWines for the Weekend: Sicily is one of the largest wine-producing regions in ItalyFri Jun 26 2026 - 05:00
Is it better to buy an expensive Cava or Crémant than to snag a cheap Champagne?How to Drink Better: While these three wines are often made in the same way, they will differ because of soil and grape varietiesSun Jun 21 2026 - 06:00
How to find a good summer rosé from outside Provence John Wilson: Almost every other wine region in the world has tried to replicate the success of Whispering AngelSat Jun 20 2026 - 05:00
Two summery wines to try from Aldi, one below €9Wines for the Weekend: This South African white would match well with grilled fish, while the Portuguese red would be great with a burgerFri Jun 19 2026 - 05:29
Don’t forget the fizz: the wines to buy on your French holiday this summerHow to Drink Better: Many wines you will encounter in France will be unfamiliar so it’s worth doing some advance researchSun Jun 14 2026 - 06:02
John Wilson: Discover Portugal’s wonderful whites beyond alvarhino and vinho verdeThese four Portuguese whites will give you a great introduction to wine regions you may not yet have discoveredSat Jun 13 2026 - 05:21
Two lesser-known grapes from M&S that deliver big on flavour Wines for the Weekend: This Bulgarian white would work well with salads while the Italian red would match with charcuterieFri Jun 12 2026 - 05:19
What is Calvados and how should I drink it?How to Drink Better: A reader has received a bottle of VSOP as a gift and wonders what it containsSun Jun 07 2026 - 06:00
Wine and travel: John Wilson’s favourite wine trips from Spain to New ZealandAvoiding the beaten track can lead to a cheaper and possibly more enriching experience for travellers who appreciate a good glass or bottleSun Jun 07 2026 - 05:39
It’s summer - so time to start chilling your red winesWhy not try ice with your pinot noir? These four bottles will all work at cooler temperaturesSat Jun 06 2026 - 05:07
Fruity wines from Chile that can be enjoyed with or without foodWines for the Weekend: These two options can be appreciated with or without foodFri Jun 05 2026 - 05:02
The Irishman who went from making beer in his bedroom at 15 to making wine for Britain’s king Dermot Sugrue is one of Britain’s best-regarded winemakers. He tells John Wilson how it all happenedTue Jun 02 2026 - 06:00
How did Whispering Angel rosé become so popular?How to Drink Better: The idea was to create a wine that consumers, particularly women, would enjoy all year roundSun May 31 2026 - 09:39
I’ve had a lifelong affair with Beaujolais. Here’s how to get the most out of itProbably the best way to experience this joyous wine is with Beaujolais-VillagesSat May 30 2026 - 05:00
Two discounted wines from South Africa, both worth a tryWines for the Weekend: South African sauvignon blanc is not unlike Marlborough at timesFri May 29 2026 - 05:00
Will the shape and colour of a wine bottle influence the taste?How to Drink Better: Wine producers from different regions tend to use different bottle shapes, sometimes as an identifierSun May 24 2026 - 06:00
I tasted 15 supermarket albariños and these four were the bestJohn Wilson: From a cool maritime climate, these versatile wines have a lovely freshnessSat May 23 2026 - 05:00
Two summer wines from Aldi, including a rosé for €9Wines for the Weekend: This Gavi is the ideal summer drink, while the rosé is also great on its ownFri May 22 2026 - 05:26
Bored with pinot grigio and NZ sauv blanc? Try these alternativesHow to Drink Better: There are many options if you like fruity, unoaked dry wines that are not too high in alcoholSun May 17 2026 - 05:26
Georgian wines are calling, and you should answerJohn Wilson: Tasting these wines with ancient roots can offer a happy adventure into the unknown Sat May 16 2026 - 05:24
Two very modern wines for the conscious drinkerWines for the Weekend: These two Italians are lower in alcohol, organic and veganFri May 15 2026 - 05:23
The day the Judgment of Paris rocked the foundations of French wineHow to Drink Better: What started off as a relatively simple wine tasting quickly became something much more meaningfulSun May 10 2026 - 05:12
Four new whiskeys to try, including one you can only buy in KerryThese new releases from around the country range in price from €49 to €99Sat May 09 2026 - 05:10
Two discounted Chilean reds at SuperValuWines for the Weekend: One of these would match well with a steak, the other with pork or chickenFri May 08 2026 - 05:07
Why is the corkscrew virtually obsolete in New Zealand?How to Drink Better: For some, wine with a screwcap is unappealing, but real-life experience suggests they’re mistakenSun May 03 2026 - 05:11
Ancient meets modern: Four great new wines from nearly forgotten regions John Wilson: Have you ever tried wine from the Canary Islands? How about North Macedonia or Georgia?Sat May 02 2026 - 05:10
Two new Dunnes wines, one reduced to €10Wines for the Weekend: We have a chardonnay from the Laurent Miquel Solas range and a Côtes de BourgFri May 01 2026 - 05:09
‘I am a hoarder’: John Wilson on the pleasure of collecting wine at homeHow to Drink Better: Bear in mind that most wines don’t improve, and many taste worse, after 10 years of ageingSun Apr 26 2026 - 05:09
Do you like crisp and bone-dry whites? Try this old-timer Greek grapeAssyrtiko used to be found exclusively on Santorini, but its roots are expandingSat Apr 25 2026 - 05:06
Two quality Languedoc wines on discount at SuperValuWines for the Weekend: This white would match well with summery salads, while the red would work with grilled red meatsFri Apr 24 2026 - 05:05
Why widows are crucial in the production of the finest ChampagnesHow to Drink Better: The role of widows is particularly important in this French region known for sparkling winesSun Apr 19 2026 - 05:20
Four Spanish whites to try as production moves away from redsSome very good whites are now being made in traditionally red Spanish regions, even in the home of sherrySat Apr 18 2026 - 05:17
Two great South African wines from Marks & SpencerWines for the Weekend: Both of these bottles come from Swartland, a region of heat and mix soilsFri Apr 17 2026 - 05:17
Why do we use oak barrels to age wine?Oak has unique qualities, including being watertight while remaining slightly porousSun Apr 12 2026 - 06:00
Which wine would you pick if you ran an award-winning off-licence?John Wilson: This year’s National Off-Licence Association outlet of the year is Martins in Fairview, Dublin 3Sat Apr 11 2026 - 05:33
Two modern French wines with lower alcohol and keen pricesWines for the Weekend: This white is made from colombard and ugni blanc, while the red is a blend of three Languedoc grapesFri Apr 10 2026 - 05:31
Vinegary and funky or lively and pure? Natural wine is rightly having a momentHow to Drink Better: Some natural wines are great and some are substantially less so, but they definitely have a futureSun Apr 05 2026 - 05:25
John Wilson’s pick of wines to enjoy with your Easter feastRoast lamb will match well with almost any red wine, while prosecco is great with chocolateSat Apr 04 2026 - 05:00
A pair of French wines from Aldi for €8.99 eachWines for the Weekend: Both of the Le Petit Poulets are made from a blend of different grapes and offer good value for moneyFri Apr 03 2026 - 05:00
How does irrigating vineyards work and will global warming affect this?How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last foreverSun Mar 29 2026 - 05:59
John Wilson’s guide to great Côtes du Rhône winesThis is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelfSat Mar 28 2026 - 17:00
Two great Lidl wines at less than €10, including one of our favourite whitesWines for the Weekend: Both the Albariño and the Malbec are usually priced at €11.99Fri Mar 27 2026 - 05:00
John Wilson’s guide to buying and drinking Marsala wineHow to Drink Better: Produced in Sicily, Marsala was first popularised in the 18th centurySun Mar 22 2026 - 05:00
