Revealed: The winner of The K Club/Irish Times Food Month amateur wine competition
Five finalists from more than 800 entrants competed at K Club event for a wine package that includes a trip to Bordeaux and exclusive visit to Château Magnol
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Five finalists from more than 800 entrants competed at K Club event for a wine package that includes a trip to Bordeaux and exclusive visit to Château Magnol
Crémant and Cava – made in a similar manner to Champagne – can offer great value
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Following a post-holiday dream, Irish-born Niall O’Toole and his family now run a wine and holiday business in Tuscany
Over-order even if it means you have leftovers, and nowadays people like to have cocktail, beer and alcohol-free options
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There are a growing number of vineyards in Ireland, small in scale but big in ambition as global climate change forces the focus away from warmer climes
An influx of young chefs is putting the edgy Mediterranean city on the culinary map with smart restaurants and trendy wine bars
How to Drink Better: If you’re wary of the spittoon, do pour out any wine you don’t want to finish
Is a screwcap naff? Is orange wine made from oranges? Do decanters make a difference? Our wine critic addresses common concerns of budding oenophiles
Each of this week’s wines won Gold Stars in the recent National Off-Licence Association awards
Wines for the Weekend: Toro is a region in northern Spain, known for producing big powerful red wines
Beyond the colourful labels of fruity Lisboa wines, Portugal has a lot to offer
Wines for the Weekend: These two French wines are great value for money and good to drink
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There is a growing array of fantastic choices, with a group of small producers releasing thrilling wines
Wines for the Weekend: These two wines from the south of France are made from the Grenache grape variety
La Mancha is perhaps better known as the land of Don Quixote, but its limestone soils and arid climate are perfect for growing grapes
Wines for the weekend: Four new Sauvignon Blancs and a couple of tasty Malbecs
The excellent hazelnuts, truffles, porcini and wines of Italy’s Piemonte region epitomise autumn’s rich bounty
Wines for the Weekend: A crisp and fresh dry sauvignon blanc and a warming, ripe full-bodied red
Served blind, some of these textured white wines could pass as a red if served at room temperature
Wines for the Weekend: Two whites that are perfectly good to drink on their own but also pair well with lighter dishes
How to Drink Better: There are very few really bad vintages and far less variation from one year to the next
It’s worth trying these atypical sauvignon blancs that still deliver the vibrant and refreshing character that makes it so popular
Wines for the Weekend: Unoaked white and spicy red available in Tesco
Interest in Greek wine has been growing. As we head into autumn, here are two grape varieties worth investigating
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