John Wilson

John Wilson

Contributor

John Wilson, a contributor to The Irish Times, is a wine critic.

I’ve had a lifelong affair with Beaujolais. Here’s the most affordable way to enjoy it

The most affordable way to experience this joyous wine is with Beaujolais-Villages

Two discounted wines from South Africa, both worth a try

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

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

Bored with pinot grigio and NZ sauv blanc? Try these alternatives

How to Drink Better: There are many options if you like fruity, unoaked dry wines that are not too high in alcohol

Georgian wines are calling, and you should answer

John Wilson: Tasting these wines with ancient roots can offer a happy adventure into the unknown

Two very modern wines for the conscious drinker

Wines for the Weekend: These two Italians are lower in alcohol, organic and vegan

The day the Judgment of Paris rocked the foundations of French wine

How to Drink Better: What started off as a relatively simple wine tasting quickly became something much more meaningful

Four new whiskeys to try, including one you can only buy in Kerry

These new releases from around the country range in price from €49 to €99

Two discounted Chilean reds at SuperValu

Wines for the Weekend: One of these would match well with a steak, the other with pork or chicken

Why is the corkscrew virtually obsolete in New Zealand?

How to Drink Better: For some, wine with a screwcap is unappealing, but real-life experience suggests they’re mistaken

Ancient meets modern: Four great new wines from nearly forgotten regions

John Wilson: Have you ever tried wine from the Canary Islands? How about North Macedonia or Georgia?

Two new Dunnes wines, one reduced to €10

Wines for the Weekend: We have a chardonnay from the Laurent Miquel Solas range and a Côtes de Bourg

‘I am a hoarder’: John Wilson on the pleasure of collecting wine at home

How to Drink Better: Bear in mind that most wines don’t improve, and many taste worse, after 10 years of ageing

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