Time to lighten upOnce featured on every wine list, Beaujolais and Muscadet fell out of fashion in favour of powerful, full-bodied wines. Now, thankfully, these light, refreshing old favourites are making a comebackSat Apr 19 2014 - 01:00
Château du Coing de St Fiacre 2011 Muscadet de Sevre & Maine Sur Lie 12%, €15.35Sat Apr 19 2014 - 01:00
Open up your best reds for roast lambIt’s a challenge to find a white wine that goes with lamb. There is one, but purists prefer red – just avoid the mint sauce with itSat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00
Wines get real for AprilThe best ‘natural’ wines are delicious, the worst smell of manure, and in this month-long celebration of real wine, you can taste for yourselfSat Apr 12 2014 - 01:00
Superior bubbles for your glassIf you’re treating yourself to Champagne, it’s useful to know a bit about how to serve it, so no ice bucket, no coupes, and make sure you rinse your flutesSat Mar 29 2014 - 01:00
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
Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Martinborough, Craggy Range 13%, €25.99Mon Mar 03 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
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
Wedding WinesWhat to serve your guests that will keep everyone happy, but not bust the budgetMon Feb 24 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
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
