The beauty of blending in wine makingVirtually every wine is a blend of some sortSat Aug 01 2015 - 05:00
Take it home: a Donegal Kölsch and an Aldi limited release Malbec CabernetEach week John Wilson selects a great wine and a great beer to try right now. This week: Northbound 08 Kölsch and Malbec Cabernet Lot 01 2013, ArgentinaFri Jul 31 2015 - 12:00
Gruner Veltliner: Austria’s summer whiteGrüner is Austria’s signature grape, covering almost 30% of all vineyardsSat Jul 25 2015 - 04:00
Wine preservation device does the trickThe Coravin wine preservation system will keep an opened bottle fresh indefinitelySat Jul 18 2015 - 02:00
Muscadet de Sèvre & Maine sur lie, Les Pierres Blanches, Domaine Luneau-Papin 12%, €19.95Sat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00
Muscadet: the perfect al fresco summer wineThose who tried it in the 1970s will shudder but it’s safe to come backSat Jul 11 2015 - 01:00
Whiskey galore at the new Teeling distilleryA visit to the new distillery in Dublin’s Liberties is a tasting treatSat Jul 04 2015 - 00:00
Wine: Portuguese style counselPortuguese winemaker Luis Duarte is a sought-after winery consultantSat Jun 27 2015 - 00:00
Light summer winesDemand for wines lighter in body and alcohol steps up in summerSat Jun 20 2015 - 00:00
Charcoal matches: What to drink at a barbecueBeer goes well at a barbecue but there are wine options tooSat Jun 13 2015 - 00:00
Irish cider: how d’you like them apples?This refreshing tipple is the perfect drink to serve at summer weddingsSat Jun 06 2015 - 00:00
New World brings us back to ChardonnayAustralian and New Zealand producers show the varietal never really went awaySat May 30 2015 - 00:00
Here’s how to make your own G&TWith the right combinations of herbs, spices and alcohol, it’s possible to make a passable gin and tonicSat May 23 2015 - 05:47
Nothing can touch red Burgundy at its bestThe use of the Burgundy name is now restricted solely to wines made in the region, which has become a destination of choice for many Irish holidaymakersSat May 16 2015 - 02:00
Ballymaloe Litfest line-up: there’s atin’ and drinkin’ in itYet again the festival promises a feast of food and drink producers and experts from Ireland and around the worldSat May 09 2015 - 02:00
Make mine a martini: vermouth makes a comebackVermouth is a key ingredient in cocktails, and you can cook with it tooSat May 09 2015 - 01:00
