Give Merlot and Chardonnay a second chanceBridget Jones made Chardonnay uncool and ‘Sideways’ did the same for MerlotSat Sept 23 2017 - 06:00
IPA-aged whiskey? Whatever next?Two new limited edition whiskeys blend traditional methods with an alternative aging processFri Sept 22 2017 - 12:00
Bordeaux-quality wine without the price tagJust 50km from Bordeaux, Bergerac offers the best value wines in FranceSat Sept 16 2017 - 06:00
Two wines that taste more expensive than their price tagsWeekday wine: A great Malbec for €9 and a perfect Albariño for €15 Two wines this week that taste more expensive than their price tagsThu Sept 14 2017 - 12:00
Two of the best from BordeauxJohn Wilson: Châteaux Phélan Ségur and le Puy make graceful, elegant, refreshing and balanced winesSat Sept 09 2017 - 06:00
Zinfandel: no-nonsense, full-flavoured winesZinfandel is a chameleon and far from a wimpy wineSat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00
Gérard Bertrand: the man who helped save the LanguedocFrenchman’s greatest achievement may have been to convince consumers the Languedoc can make quality wineSat Aug 26 2017 - 06:00
Weekday wine: Two new Santa Rita bottles worth a tryThis Chilean favourite has two wines that won’t break the bankWed Aug 23 2017 - 12:00
Three easy-to-make cocktails to while away those lazy daysCool off and enjoy the sunshine at home with one of these tempting low-alcohol beveragesSat Aug 19 2017 - 06:00
Think you hate Chardonnay? Let this €10 bottle convert youSuper Valu puts two very drinkable wines on sale today for a tennerThu Aug 17 2017 - 11:00
Lighter, fresher wines from cooler, greener FranceJohn Wilson: Limoux is actually in Languedoc, but its wines are a world apartSat Aug 12 2017 - 06:00
Time to go on the dry and roll out the RieslingOne of the world’s great wines leaves Sauvingnon and Pinot Grigio trailing in its wakeSat Aug 05 2017 - 06:00
John Wilson’s picks from the Aldi wine saleThe supermarket is holding a nationwide sale, and our wine writer selects the best bottles on offerFri Aug 04 2017 - 10:20
Sweet valley wine: the reds and rosés of the LoireThese are great, food-friendly summer winesSat Jul 29 2017 - 06:00
Two great French wines for under a tennerA red and a white that won’t break the bankWed Jul 26 2017 - 11:00
The best rosés for sipping on a hot dayWe return to the summery delights of rosé wineSat Jul 22 2017 - 06:00
Pretty in pink – rosé is having a momentRosé from Provence has become one of the most fashionable winesSat Jul 15 2017 - 06:00
The best French wines you’ve never heard ofJohn Wilson: Jurançon and Jura, Marcillac and Savoie are four upcoming areas with some great winesSat Jul 08 2017 - 06:00
Two cracking Croatian wines to try right nowWe don’t see many of Croatian wines in Ireland – but here’s two on special offerWed Jul 05 2017 - 19:51
Time to flag up some star American winesThis July the Fourth ignore lesser white Zins and sweetish reds for these star bottlesSat Jul 01 2017 - 06:00
This wine will have you reaching out for another glassfulTwo wines to try: a Bordeaux fruit-filled dry rosé and good value Pinot NoirWed Jun 28 2017 - 11:00
I’ll drink to that – explosion of interest in Irish ginThe Irish Gin & Tonic Fest starts next week in a pub near your and runs until July 1stSat Jun 24 2017 - 06:00
Rhône Valley: a tale of two wine regionsThe wines of the south Rhône and its smaller northern neighbour are like chalk and cheeseSat Jun 17 2017 - 06:00
White wine fit for a pope and fruit-filled reds at Lidl’s Italian saleMid-week tipple: Each week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at homeWed Jun 14 2017 - 12:00
The best wine bargains from Lidl’s summer saleThere are 28 wines included in Lidl’s offer, many excellent and cheaper than €10Sat Jun 10 2017 - 06:00
Tired of the blockbuster Aussie Shiraz? Here’s another optionMid-week tipple: Each week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at homeWed Jun 07 2017 - 13:00
Best of the taste tests: the top wines from Irish importersA round-up from O’Briens, Marks & Spencer, Le Caveau and Quintessential WinesSat Jun 03 2017 - 06:00
Our thirst for Sauvignon Blanc appears to go from strength to strengthMid–week tipple: Each week wine expert John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at homeWed May 31 2017 - 12:00
Serious white wines of Rhône Valley offer good valueThey usually have a sumptuous broad richness that goes really well with foodSat May 27 2017 - 06:00
Midweek tipple: a bargain white and a ripe, rounded redEach week John Wilson picks two wines for you to try at home. This week: Le Bel Ange 2013, Domaine Begude and Mariana 2015, AlentejoWed May 24 2017 - 12:00
Wines from €8.50 to €22: Can you tell the difference?A pricier wine should offer more but quite often that’s not the caseSat May 20 2017 - 06:00
Time for a drink of ‘liquid summer’With the trend towards light, lower alcohol wines, Beaujolais is enjoying a revivalSat May 13 2017 - 06:00
Georgia on my mind: wine from the world’s oldest vineyardsCountry’s proud viticulture may date back as far as 8,000 yearsSat May 06 2017 - 06:00
Two light, summery wines (one is a solid bargain)Midweek Tipple: A bargain from Aldi and a bottle of Beaujolais for these brighter eveningsWed May 03 2017 - 13:13
The best white wines to welcome in spring and summerWe look at some high-quality, subtle and light whites that seek to seduce not grabSat Apr 29 2017 - 06:00
Very special white wines from ancient Italian vinesThe volcanic region of Campania produces wonderful wines with a unique personalitySat Apr 22 2017 - 06:00
Is it time for a new way to classify wine?Fancy a ‘Big Wine’ or a ‘Wild Bunch’ tipple?Sat Apr 15 2017 - 06:00
Refreshing and elegant wines that quietly seduceJohn Wilson has had enough of powerful, robust wines that roughly grab you by the collarSat Apr 08 2017 - 06:00
A light white Burgundy and an irresistibly warm redJohn Wilson on two of the best wines to try at home this weekWed Apr 05 2017 - 13:00
Slow Dão with wines from Portugal’s answer to BurgundyPortugal’s finest wine region is worth exploringSat Apr 01 2017 - 06:00
Sample a glass from Caves de Lugny’s ten million hectolitres of wineMid-week tipple: The best wines to try at home this weekWed Mar 29 2017 - 14:00
Poor man’s PinotThanks to improved viticulture and possibly climate change too, it is now possible to find plenty of very attractive lightly fruity wines at fair pricesSat Mar 25 2017 - 05:00
Ten places to find a decent glass of wine in IrelandJohn Wilson reveals his favourite wine bars from around the countryFri Mar 17 2017 - 14:00
Live a Lidl with these fresh and tasty French winesLidl’s upcoming sale is not as ambitious as their annual autumn event, but there are a few tasty treatsWed Mar 15 2017 - 14:00
How French cognac was imbued with Irish spiritFrench brands Hennessy and Delamain are descended from the Irish, while some new Irish whiskeys owe a lot to FranceFri Mar 10 2017 - 14:00
Enjoying Nebbiolo a rite of passage for wine nerdsOften called the country’s Burgundy, Italy’s Piemonte region produces superb winesSat Mar 04 2017 - 06:00
Warm up the chilly evenings with a taste of sunny PortugalMid-week tipple: John Wilson been dreaming about sitting out in the sun and enjoying a glass of chilled white wineWed Mar 01 2017 - 14:00
How to buy a ‘nice’ bottle of wineFinding a wine that offers a little bit extra at a good price can be a challengeFri Feb 24 2017 - 14:00
Sample the fruits of Romania with a light Pinot NoirMid-week tipple: Wine expert John Wilson selects two wines to try at home this weekWed Feb 22 2017 - 14:00
