Why does wine cost so much in Irish restaurants?John Wilson explains why most restaurants need a wine waiter, not a sommelier and selects some of his favourite wine listsFri Nov 08 2019 - 06:02
Two cracking wines from Lidl’s Christmas line-upJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: An unusual white and a classic red, both FrenchThu Nov 07 2019 - 13:00
‘I want to be the man who brought poitín out from under the bar’Another Round: John Wilson meets Dave Mulligan of Dublin’s pioneering Bar 1661Sat Nov 02 2019 - 06:00
Amarone: The bad boy of wine doesn’t have to be a clumsy bruteJohn Wilson selects a few bottles to be enjoyed with cheese or winter fareSat Nov 02 2019 - 05:40
Two wines to try: a well-priced white and a rounded redJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: a versatile white and a warming Côtes du RhôneThu Oct 31 2019 - 13:13
Ireland’s only booze-free bar: Full-on cocktails for grown-upsAnother Round: John Wilson on the Virgin Mary, on Capel Street in DublinSat Oct 26 2019 - 06:00
Languedoc love: Four great red wines from artisan producersJohn Wilson: Great value wines from the region that produces a third of France’s fareSat Oct 26 2019 - 06:00
€180 Irish whiskey goes on sale this monthAnother Round: John Wilson on a whiskey that caused a stir when it arrived – at £40 a bottleWed Oct 23 2019 - 06:00
Why don’t we see more Cabernet Sauvignon in Irish wine stores?John Wilson: Part of the problem is Cabernet Sauvignon can be dry, tannic in its youthSat Oct 19 2019 - 06:00
Aimsir’s alcohol-free drinks: Champagne, beer, wine and schnapps, reinventedMajken Bech-Bailey of the Michelin two-star restaurant brings soft drinks to a new levelSat Oct 19 2019 - 05:59
A mouth-watering Italian white and a ripe, juicy French red to tryJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Two bargains from M&S’s autumn line-upThu Oct 17 2019 - 11:00
When I’m in a craft-beer shop, these are the first bottles I look forAnother Round: John Wilson on Mescan, whose Belgian-style beers are for savouringThu Oct 17 2019 - 06:00
Fantastic full-bodied red wines to help you ward off winter bluesJohn Wilson: Vegetarian dishes with mushrooms go well with fuller-bodied redsSat Oct 12 2019 - 06:00
A good-value white and a top crus Beaujolais to tryJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Two more to try from Lidl’s French wine saleFri Oct 11 2019 - 10:30
Whisky-filled capsules – a marketing stunt or a whole new way to drink?Scottish whisky company Glenlivet has created shot-sized capsules. Not everyone thinks they are a great ideaMon Oct 07 2019 - 06:45
Soave and sophisticated: the Italian white wine that’s bouncing backJohn Wilson: Soave can be ideal alternative to Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon BlancSat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
The best cask-aged beers? ‘It’s just like talking about wine’Another Round: John Wilson on how Dot Brew has developed with help from a key fanSat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Two bottles for less than €10 in Lidl’s French wine saleJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A crisp Muscadet and an elegant CabardèsFri Oct 04 2019 - 11:00
Galway Hooker craft brewery uncorks Four HorsemenAnother Round: Don’t make the mistake of overlooking one of our first craft breweriesSat Sept 28 2019 - 06:00
Three big, beefy (and organic) Sicilian red wines for less than €20John Wilson: These Nero d’Avolas go well with hearty autumn and winter meat dishesSat Sept 28 2019 - 06:00
Two wines for under €10: a rounded red and a refreshing roséThe rosé is packed with fruit and perfect for spicy curries and the red is ideal with winter stews casserolesFri Sept 27 2019 - 12:00
Wine importers explore beyond the beaten trackJohn Wilson: New wines are appearing on shelves in a seasonal refreshing of portfoliosSun Sept 22 2019 - 06:15
Experimental whiskies prove there is method to the madnessAnother Round: Irish Distillers launch two new whiskies under the Method and Madness labelSat Sept 21 2019 - 06:00
Two very tasty wines to try, both down to €12.95 until SundayJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: One French, one Australian, both from O’BriensFri Sept 20 2019 - 11:00
Chinese, Swiss and Brazilian wine all hit the right notesJohn Wilson: There are a number of niche alternatives to France, Italy or Spain worth consideringSat Sept 14 2019 - 06:00
Kombucha: ‘One day I tasted one batch and I knew straight away this was the one’Holo was set up by twin brothers Pádraig and Adrian Hyde who started off brewing beerSat Sept 14 2019 - 06:00
Two of my favourite reds, both in Dunnes’ French wine saleJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: An Irish-owned Fronton and a classic BordeauxFri Sept 13 2019 - 10:48
‘I realised that a hobby could become a passion and a means of subsistence’Another Round: Stonewell Cider founders Daniel Emerson and his wife, GéraldineSat Sept 07 2019 - 06:00
Get a taste of California without breaking the bankJohn Wilson: Intrepid importers are finally bringing middle ground producers to IrelandSat Sept 07 2019 - 06:00
Two well-made, easy-drinking French wines for €10 or lessJohn Wilson’s Wines for the Weekend: A pair of good-value bottles from SuperValu’s saleThu Sept 05 2019 - 06:00
Limited-edition whiskeys: aged to perfectionAlly Alpine talks of the retailing and auctioning of fine spiritsWed Sept 04 2019 - 06:00
White delights: there’s more to southern Rhône than redsJohn Wilson: These are great wines to pair with more robust chicken and fish dishesSat Aug 31 2019 - 06:00
Two special offers to try from O’Briens’ September wine saleJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A Syrah and a Sauvignon Blanc from FranceThu Aug 29 2019 - 11:30
At last you can visit an Irish brewery and buy its beer to take homeAnother Round: Cellar-door sales should boost craft wine, beer and cider producersWed Aug 28 2019 - 06:00
Home-grown talent: Portugal’s finest indigenous winesQuality of white wine has increased across the country in recent yearsSat Aug 24 2019 - 06:00
Last of the summer wines – and change from €10John Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A good-value Aldi Albariño and Pinot NoirFri Aug 23 2019 - 13:04
Wolf prowls in new territoryAnother Round: Visitors to Wicklow Wolf’s new brewery will get the chance to sample its latest creation, Fuzzy LogicSat Aug 17 2019 - 06:00
My sherry amour: Why I can’t resist a glass or two of finoJohn Wilson: Fino and its cousin manzanilla are terrific with just about any foodSat Aug 17 2019 - 06:00
Inis Meáin dining: elemental cooking in a calm oasisThe bedrooms may book out immediately but it doesn’t mean you can’t eat in this wonderful restaurantFri Aug 16 2019 - 06:04
These €8 convenience-store Spanish wines get the thumbs-upJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: A pair of good-value bottles from CentraFri Aug 16 2019 - 06:00
Floral, fruity and pink: Three Irish gins to tryTop-quality offerings from Grace O’Malley, Listoke and Loch Measc GinSat Aug 10 2019 - 06:00
German Riesling, one of the great summer winesPrice tag of top range Riesling will put most people off but there are some cheaper, mouth-watering alternativesSat Aug 10 2019 - 06:00
A white and a rosé that are perfect for alfresco summer drinkingJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Two bottles to try from Dunnes StoresFri Aug 09 2019 - 06:00
Is it okay to like red ale again?Another round: The beer nuts might look down on red ale, but it has much to offerTue Aug 06 2019 - 06:00
Licence to chill: Why Cabernet Franc is best served coolJohn Wilson: One of my favourite grapes produces fragrant, light and fruity winesSat Aug 03 2019 - 06:00
Great wines for around a tenner from your local convenience store, includingJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: Convenience at a keen priceThu Aug 01 2019 - 11:00
What’s the most Irish drink of all? It’s probably craft ciderJohn Wilson: Most bottles are 100% Irish, made from apples grown around the countrySat Jul 27 2019 - 06:00
Two wines worth breaking the €10 ceiling for – and they’ll only cost you an extra 50 centJohn Wilson’s wines for the weekend: a zesty white and a fresh pink from DunnesFri Jul 26 2019 - 06:00
A funky orange gin that will be especially popular in the rebel countyAnother Round: Blackwater distillery has developed a Tanora gin made with tangerine peelTue Jul 23 2019 - 06:00
Looking for a light red wine? Try these four from the LoireThe Pinot Noir and Gamay grapes have improved hugely over the past decadeSat Jul 20 2019 - 06:00
