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Take it home: a taste of Africa and some real Champagne

Take it home: a taste of Africa and some real Champagne

Each week, John Wilson selects a great beer and wine to try right now. This week: a Beer called Rwanda from Wicklow Wolf and Bénard-Pitois 2005 Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Champagne

Wed Dec 30 2015 - 12:00
Last minute wine buys

Last minute wine buys

Star buys to consider on your final shopping trolly dash

Thu Dec 24 2015 - 06:00
Wines: The Sweetest Thing

Wines: The Sweetest Thing

Naturally sweet wines can be a perfect Christmas treat

Fri Dec 18 2015 - 12:00
The wines to pair with your Christmas dinner

The wines to pair with your Christmas dinner

Try these wines when serving up our all-star chefs’ creations in your home

Sat Dec 12 2015 - 05:00
Making your own Christmas drinks

Making your own Christmas drinks

Bottling the taste of Christmas is easier than you might think

Fri Dec 04 2015 - 12:19
The good taste of independent wine importers

The good taste of independent wine importers

Some of the most interesting wines come from just a few importers

Sat Nov 28 2015 - 08:00
How to perfectly match cheese with wine (or beer or cider)

How to perfectly match cheese with wine (or beer or cider)

The famous combination is not necessarily a match made in heaven

Sat Nov 21 2015 - 11:00
Whiskey: Awards and new arrivals

Whiskey: Awards and new arrivals

As the whiskey business expands, competition is hotting up

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 02:00
Power’s Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Whiskey 40% €45

Power’s Three Swallow Release Single Pot Still Whiskey 40% €45

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 00:00
Danie de Wet Chardonnay sur lie 2015, de Wetshof, Robertson, South Africa 13.5% €14.99

Danie de Wet Chardonnay sur lie 2015, de Wetshof, Robertson, South Africa 13.5% €14.99

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 00:00
Tullamore D.E.W. Special Reserve 12 year old. 40% €40.99

Tullamore D.E.W. Special Reserve 12 year old. 40% €40.99

Sat Nov 14 2015 - 00:00
Looking for a light wine with a silkiness of texture?

Looking for a light wine with a silkiness of texture?

German Pinot Noir is well proven, the only problem is sourcing enough of the stuff

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 00:00
August Kesseler Pinot Noir, Rheingau 2012 13.5% €50

August Kesseler Pinot Noir, Rheingau 2012 13.5% €50

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 00:00
Geil Pinot Noir 2014, Rheinhessen 13% €17.50

Geil Pinot Noir 2014, Rheinhessen 13% €17.50

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 00:00
Dr. Deinhard Spätburgunder 2012, Pfalz 13.5% €19.95

Dr. Deinhard Spätburgunder 2012, Pfalz 13.5% €19.95

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 00:00
Three Pinot Noir's to be passionate about

Three Pinot Noir's to be passionate about

New Zealand winemakers have conquered the quarrelsome grape

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 03:00

Brancott Estate Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough 13.5% €15.50

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 00:00
Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013, Martinborough 13.5% €63.99

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2013, Martinborough 13.5% €63.99

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 00:00
Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2014, Central Otago 14% £32.95/€46.95

Felton Road Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2014, Central Otago 14% £32.95/€46.95

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 00:00
Take it home: a seriously good Beaujolais Blanc and an original US craft beer

Take it home: a seriously good Beaujolais Blanc and an original US craft beer

Each week John Wilson selects a great wine and a great beer to try right now. This week: Beaujolais Blanc 2014 Domaine du Vissoux and Anchor Steam Beer, San Francisco

Fri Oct 30 2015 - 12:00
Verdera Negre 2013, Viña Empordália, Empordá 14% €11.95

Verdera Negre 2013, Viña Empordália, Empordá 14% €11.95

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 00:00
Mestizaje Tinto 2014, Bodega Mustiguillo, Pago El Terrerazo 14% €19.99

Mestizaje Tinto 2014, Bodega Mustiguillo, Pago El Terrerazo 14% €19.99

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 00:00
La Solana 2012, Suertes del Marqués, Valle de la Orotava,  13.5% €27

La Solana 2012, Suertes del Marqués, Valle de la Orotava, 13.5% €27

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 00:00
Wines: Viva the new Españya

Wines: Viva the new Españya

Spanish winemakers are using old grape varieties to make new wines

Sat Oct 24 2015 - 00:00
Clos des Gamots 2008, Cahors 13.5% €22.75

Clos des Gamots 2008, Cahors 13.5% €22.75

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 02:00
Take two Malbecs: Argentina v France

Take two Malbecs: Argentina v France

Argentina and France compete to get the best from the fashionable grape

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 01:00
Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza 14% €15.99

Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza 14% €15.99

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 00:00
Chakana Estate Selection 2013, Mendoza 14% €19.99

Chakana Estate Selection 2013, Mendoza 14% €19.99

Sat Oct 17 2015 - 00:00
Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie de Gascogne 2014 11%	 €12.99

Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie de Gascogne 2014 11% €12.99

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 00:00
Vitiano Rosso 2013, Falesco IGP Umbria 13.5% €18.99

Vitiano Rosso 2013, Falesco IGP Umbria 13.5% €18.99

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 00:00

Call of duty: wine trade argues for budget relief

Minister for Finance appears unlikely to reduce duty from €3.19 on every bottle of wine sold

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 00:00
Wagner Stempel Spatburgunder 2013, Rheinhessen 13%  €22

Wagner Stempel Spatburgunder 2013, Rheinhessen 13% €22

Sat Oct 10 2015 - 00:00

Take It Home: an aromatic French Malbec and a strong beer from Eight Degrees Brewing

Each week John Wilson selects a great wine and a great beer to try right now. This week: H de l’Hospitalet Malbec 2014 Gerard Bertrand and Millennium Imperial IPA from Eight Degrees Brewing

Fri Oct 09 2015 - 12:00
Caught in a web: the changing world of the wine critic

Caught in a web: the changing world of the wine critic

The internet has changed the landscape in which wine critics work

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 03:00
Dao Rótulo 2012, Niepoort, Portugal 12.5% €16.95

Dao Rótulo 2012, Niepoort, Portugal 12.5% €16.95

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 00:00
Celler Pardas Rupestris 2013, Penedes 13%  €17.60

Celler Pardas Rupestris 2013, Penedes 13% €17.60

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 00:00
La Petite Ourse 2013, Côtes du Rhône, Pascal Chalon 14% €17.99

La Petite Ourse 2013, Côtes du Rhône, Pascal Chalon 14% €17.99

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 00:00
Oz Clarke: Britain’s talented wine writer’s new books

Oz Clarke: Britain’s talented wine writer’s new books

The former actor believes in telling the story behind the wine

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 17:00
Cusumano Shamaris Grillo 2014, IGT Terre Siciliane  13.5% €18.99

Cusumano Shamaris Grillo 2014, IGT Terre Siciliane 13.5% €18.99

Sat Sept 26 2015 - 00:00
Discovering the wines of Romania

Discovering the wines of Romania

A tour of vineyards revealed some interesting wines

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 02:00
Umbrele Merlot 2014, Romania 12.5% €9.99

Umbrele Merlot 2014, Romania 12.5% €9.99

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 00:00
Paparuda Syrah 2013, Romania 13% €11.99

Paparuda Syrah 2013, Romania 13% €11.99

Sat Sept 19 2015 - 00:00
Dust off the sherry bottle – it’s trendy now

Dust off the sherry bottle – it’s trendy now

The Spanish wine is becoming a fashionable cocktail addition

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 02:15
La Iña Fino sherry 15% €15.99

La Iña Fino sherry 15% €15.99

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 02:00
Tio Pepe Palamino Fino 15% €15.99

Tio Pepe Palamino Fino 15% €15.99

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 02:00
Lustau Solera Gran Reserva Finest Selection, Brandy de Jerez 40% €57.95

Lustau Solera Gran Reserva Finest Selection, Brandy de Jerez 40% €57.95

Sat Sept 12 2015 - 02:00
Champagne bubble: the rise of the small producer

Champagne bubble: the rise of the small producer

What started with a few ambitious growers is now the next big thing in wine trends

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 05:00
Champagne Gaston Chiquet Sélection Brut N.V. 12% €45.95

Champagne Gaston Chiquet Sélection Brut N.V. 12% €45.95

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 00:00
Vilmart Grand Cellier Brut Premier Cru N.V. 12.5% €62

Vilmart Grand Cellier Brut Premier Cru N.V. 12.5% €62

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 00:00
Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Vintage Rosé 2004 12% €80

Veuve Cliquot Ponsardin Vintage Rosé 2004 12% €80

Sat Sept 05 2015 - 00:00
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