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Two discounted Chilean reds at SuperValu
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Two new Dunnes wines, one reduced to €10
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Do you like crisp and bone-dry whites? Try this old-timer Greek grape
Assyrtiko used to be found exclusively on Santorini, but its roots are expanding
Two quality Languedoc wines on discount at SuperValu
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Restaurant review: This Dublin spot is a rare combination of good food and serious wine at remarkable value
Excellent menu is designed for sharing and you can choose from 900 bottles of wine for €15 corkage
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Overtourism is overwhelming small islands, hollowing out local life and exposing the absence of any coherent national strategy
Four Spanish whites to try as production moves away from reds
Some very good whites are now being made in traditionally red Spanish regions, even in the home of sherry
Two great South African wines from Marks & Spencer
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Oak has unique qualities, including being watertight while remaining slightly porous
Which wine would you pick if you ran an award-winning off-licence?
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Two modern French wines with lower alcohol and keen prices
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Struggling French vineyards turn excess wine into ethanol
Deja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’
A pair of French wines from Aldi for €8.99 each
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John Wilson’s guide to great Côtes du Rhône wines
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Two great Lidl wines at less than €10, including one of our favourite whites
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Get on trend with these four lighter red wines from the Loire
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Two M&S wines with lesser-known Sicilian grapes
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Four Irish whiskeys to try for St Patrick’s Day, including one in a can
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Time for quarter bottles of wine to take the spotlight
Wines for the Weekend: Quarter bottles have been popular for some time, but quality has been unreliable
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Valentia Island Vermouth: A synthesis of verdejo, art, local botanicals and experience
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Grapes of weather wrath: the new white wine varieties emerging due to climate change
How to Drink Better: Grapes better suited to hot and dry climates are sure to appear on more wine labels
Why are you paying so much for wine in restaurants and is there a way around it?
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Discover New Zealand’s wine treasures beyond your familiar Marlborough sauvignon blanc
There are other New Zealand regions producing super wines, including some made with less familiar grapes
Two wines to prepare you for spring while winter lingers
Wines for the Weekend: This O’Briens white will be perfect for spring days, while the red will work for still-chilly evenings
Why are some wines from the most famous regions so disappointing?
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