I tasted 21 affordable malbecs and the results were surprising – The Irish Times
Having looked at some premium malbec a few weeks ago, today I turn my attention to the less…
Budget wines: two bottles from Lidl for less than €8 each – The Irish Times
We have two budget wines from Lidl this week. I don’t usually feature wines at less than €8,…
Ranelagh off-licence Redmonds to close: ‘I’ve never worked because it’s such great fun’ – The Irish Times
After more than 50 years serving the people of Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Jimmy Redmond of Redmonds off-licence is…
Wine on tap – is it the way forward for restaurants and bars? – The Irish Times
Would you buy a glass of wine that was poured from a tap? We are happy to do…
Meghan Markle celebrates ‘new chapter’ after UK move with Prince Harry and kids
Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand is coming out with a new sparkling wine product. “A new chapter to…
Consumers in Ireland pay second-highest excise duty on alcohol in Europe
CONSUMERS IN IRELAND pay the second-highest excise duty on alcohol in the EU. That’s according to new research…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
‘Maybe we made a mistake’: The Louth vineyard facing questions over how much of its wine is from Irish grapes – The Irish Times
Fields close to the river Dee in Co Louth are not where you would expect to find a…
Your new favourite white wine might come from this lesser-known French region – The Irish Times
Luberon is one of the lesser-known wine regions of France. It is in the hot, sunny south, with…
Ireland’s alcohol consumption continues to plummet
Irish consumers’ alcohol consumption has nosedived for another year in what marks a continued downward trend over the…
A pinot noir for every budget including one of my favourites – The Irish Times
Pinot noir is one of the most highly regarded grape varieties of all. Grown in the right climate…
John Wilson: I think this might just be the perfect summer wine – The Irish Times
Sometimes called the Beaujolais of Italy, Bardolino is the little sibling of Valpolicella, a light, easy-drinking, juicy and…