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Drinks distributor drops ‘Irish’ wine over concern about accuracy of label

Owner of Fairy Trees Winery in Co Louth says ‘maybe we made a mistake’ over labelling of blend with 25% French grapes

‘Maybe we made a mistake’: The Louth vineyard facing questions over how much of its wine is from Irish grapes

Bernard Lacile invested more than €1m in business because of belief that ‘there is a future for Irish wine’

Summer wines: four alternatives to your usual sunny fizz

John Wilson: A glass of sparkling wine makes for the perfect drink in warmer weather

These two €13 South African wines pair perfectly with grilled food

Wines for the Weekend: These two €13 bottles are from a large family farm in Paarl, South Africa

John Wilson’s easy guide to reading a French wine label

How to Drink Better: Do you know where the name Languedoc came from? Read on

Your new favourite white wine might come from this lesser-known French region

John Wilson: Luberon is most associated with rich reds, but these whites prove its winemakers have many skills

Two €10 wines from an innovative Languedoc maker

Wines for the Weekend: This white would go well with lighter summer salads while the red would work with firm cheeses

Four lower-alcohol reds perfect for summer drinking

John Wilson: It can be difficult to find decent lighter reds but these four stand out

Traces: Two lighter ‘lifestyle’ wines to try

Wines for the Weekend: This brand aims to offer cleaner, naturally crafted wines

A pinot noir for every budget including one of my favourites

John Wilson: Pinot noir is known for being tricky to grow but it’s now thriving in several different parts of the world

Wedding wines: how to buy and serve them, while keeping the costs down

How to Drink Better: You need crowd-pleasers and plenty of them, while keeping an eye on alcohol content

Two Spanish wines to try from the O’Briens sale

Wines for the Weekend: The red here is lighter in alcohol than many others produced in the Jumilla region

‘We’re aiming for 90,000 bottles by 2029’: Meet the Dutchman betting €4m on Slane vineyard

Paulus Willem Heemskerk has planted 36,000 vines in recent weeks on his estate at Fennor House in Meath

Four great wines from Languedoc to pick up for Bastille Day

Languedoc is the largest wine-producing region in the world and has an offering to suit every price point

Two wines new to Dunnes, including a Sicilian grillo for €10

Wines for the Weekend: Grillo is one of the most widely planted indigenous white grape varieties in Sicily

John Wilson’s guide to making the ultimate summer wine spritzer

How to Drink Better: Spritzers make for the perfect summer drink and they can help to limit alcohol intake

John Wilson: I think this might just be the perfect summer wine

It’s time for the Beaujolais of Italy to shine in its own right

Two Italian wines from Dunnes, one with a less familiar grape

Wines for the Weekend: Both of these wines come from local Abruzzo grape varieties

Rosé wines: will a lighter shade mean a better taste?

How to Drink Better: It helps to understand what leads to the colour of the wine in your glass

Summer wine: three rosés worth a splurge plus one for all budgets

Provence rosé has somehow bucked the trend of falling wine consumption in recent decades

Two wines that capture the sunshine of Sicily

Wines for the Weekend: Sicily is one of the largest wine-producing regions in Italy

How to find a good summer rosé from outside Provence

John Wilson: Almost every other wine region in the world has tried to replicate the success of Whispering Angel

Two summery wines to try from Aldi, one below €9

Wines for the Weekend: This South African white would match well with grilled fish, while the Portuguese red would be great with a burger

Food and drink festivals: 21 of the best across Ireland this year

From beer in Sligo and seafood in Kerry to cider in Armagh and gut health in Dublin 4, there is something for everybody in this year’s summer and autumn food festivals

Tábla review: This new neighbourhood offering is a real taste of France in Mount Merrion

Classic French bistro dishes, a clever wine list and a strong sense of community

John Wilson: Discover Portugal’s wonderful whites beyond alvarhino and vinho verde

These four Portuguese whites will give you a great introduction to wine regions you may not yet have discovered

Two lesser-known grapes from M&S that deliver big on flavour

Wines for the Weekend: This Bulgarian white would work well with salads while the Italian red would match with charcuterie

Wine and travel: John Wilson’s favourite wine trips from Spain to New Zealand

Avoiding the beaten track can lead to a cheaper and possibly more enriching experience for travellers who appreciate a good glass or bottle

It’s summer - so time to start chilling your red wines

Why not try ice with your pinot noir? These four bottles will all work at cooler temperatures

Fruity wines from Chile that can be enjoyed with or without food

Wines for the Weekend: These two options can be appreciated with or without food

The Irishman who went from making beer in his bedroom at 15 to making wine for Britain’s king

Dermot Sugrue is one of Britain’s best-regarded winemakers. He tells John Wilson how it all happened

I’ve had a lifelong affair with Beaujolais. Here’s how to get the most out of it

Probably the best way to experience this joyous wine is with Beaujolais-Villages

100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat around Ireland for summer 2026

We’ve travelled all around the country to bring you this list of laid-back spots where you’re sure to eat and drink well over the stretchy summer days

Two discounted wines from South Africa, both worth a try

Wines for the Weekend: South African sauvignon blanc is not unlike Marlborough at times

Saint Francis Provisions review: Wonderful food and wine in a Kinsale room built for chat

Michelin recognised the service ethos of owner Barbara Nealon and it shows in every aspect

Will the shape and colour of a wine bottle influence the taste?

How to Drink Better: Wine producers from different regions tend to use different bottle shapes, sometimes as an identifier

I tasted 15 supermarket albariños and these four were the best

John Wilson: From a cool maritime climate, these versatile wines have a lovely freshness

Two summer wines from Aldi, including a rosé for €9

Wines for the Weekend: This Gavi is the ideal summer drink, while the rosé is also great on its own

‘A true bombshell’: France pays winemakers to rip out vines amid crisis of unsold wine

France’s cherished vin culture faces a generational shift – and a costly surplus crisis

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Me & My Money: Majken Bech-Bailey, sommelier

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