John Wilson

John Wilson

Contributor

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

Two good-value French wines from Dunnes, one from a former rugby star

Dunne Stores stocks a rosé from Languedoc and a red from a lesser-known area of Bordeaux

What does the word ‘Côtes’ mean on French wine labels and is it important?

How to Drink Better: The best-known of the Côtes include the Côte d’Or in Burgundy and the Côtes du Rhône

A beginner’s guide to orange wine – is it the new rosé?

Once the reserve of wine bars, it’s now possible to pick up orange wines in your local off-licence

Two Lidl wines made from Spanish grapes loved by Irish consumers

Wines for the Weekend: Albariño and Rioja are both flexible grapes that match with a variety of foods

Which wines should I serve with Mediterranean food?

How to Drink Better: A good tip is to start with Mediterranean countries, and when in doubt a good rosé can cover all bases

Move over Albariño, make way for godello – Spain’s answer to chardonnay

In the 1970s godello almost died out, but was nurtured back by a couple of exquisite producers – others have followed

Discover these two Spanish wines from lesser-known areas

Wines for the Weekend: An Albariño and a Crianza from dynamic family-owned company based in Rioja

Is it worth investing in fine wine?

How to Drink Better: As with any investment, you need to understand the market

An easy guide to the best Languedoc reds

John Wilson: One general rule is that mountainous terrain further from the sea produces more interesting wines

Two great-value wines to sip in the summer shade

Wines for the Weekend: This Riesling is a super low-alcohol option, while the Lebanese red would work well with lamb

How long can I keep a bottle of wine after opening it?

How to Drink Better: It’s worth remembering that wine starts to oxidise as soon as it comes into contact with air

Celebrity wines worth trying: six of the best from Kylie and Brad Pitt to Sting and Gary Barlow

Celebrity recognition can transcend terroir when a famous person’s name is on a wine label

Two perfect wines for lazy evenings at the barbecue

Wines for the Weekend: Rosé is always good in fair weather, and this Argentinian red was made for charred red meats

Why the weight of your wine bottle is important

How to Drink Better: The biggest contributor to a wine’s carbon footprint is the glass bottle containing it

Four great wines from lesser-known parts of France

French wine is no longer as dominant in Ireland as it once was, but it still offers immense range and diversity

Common Ground

How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands