Look beyond RiojaAlcoholic fruit bombs have given way to far more subtle, elegant wines and for the canny buyer Spain may offer better value than any other countrySat Mar 22 2014 - 01:00
A patriotic St Patrick’s day tippleIrish wine makers are providing us with plenty of choices, so raise a glass to themSat Mar 15 2014 - 01:00
The Lynch mobWith a long and fascinating history, the Lynch name maintains a connection to one of the most dynamic families of modern-day BordeauxMon Mar 10 2014 - 01:00
Sur le pont SauvignonSauvignon Blanc is sometimes seen as a casual wine, easy to drink at home, without food, or in a pub, but the good ones have more to offerMon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Martinborough, Craggy Range 13%, €25.99Mon Mar 03 2014 - 01:00
Wedding WinesWhat to serve your guests that will keep everyone happy, but not bust the budgetMon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
Sauvignon Blanc Les Hautes Lieux 2012, Famille Bougrier, Vin de France 12% €9.99 (until the end of February)Mon Feb 24 2014 - 01:00
The economics of wineHow a €1.85 bottle of French wine ends up costing €30 in a Dublin bistro,and the other restaurants offering better valueMon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Vacqueyras Cuvee Flouretto 2010 Domaine le Sang de Cailloux, 14%, €30 (€46 in Ely, €69 elsewhere)Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Shaw Smith M3 Chardonnay 2012, Adelaide Hills, 13%, €32.99 (€41 in Fallon & Byrne)Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Saint Joseph Cuvee du Papy 2011, Domaine du Monteillet, 13% €35.45 (€49 in Ely, €78 elsewhere)Mon Feb 17 2014 - 01:00
Coste della Sesia Rosso ‘Uvaggio’ 2010, Proprietà Sperino, Piemonte, 13%, €33.99Sat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Sensational SangioveseA passion for the Sangiovese grape helped an Italian family create some exceptional wines in ChiantiSat Feb 01 2014 - 01:00
Vintage writingIreland’s first wine writer Maurice Healy, who was teetotal until he was 30, brought a literary flourish with his colourful descriptionsSat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
Château La Croix des Lamberts 2010, Cotes de Bourg, 14% (€10 January 16th-28th)Sat Jan 18 2014 - 01:00
