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Leslie Williams

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Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes

Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: Red wines to warm you up as spring begins

While we wait for spring weather, let’s look for warmth and sustenance in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues

S Restaurant review: The menu at Hang Dai Chinese will get you through the January blues

Hang Dai’s menu is a mix of small and larger plates, with everything designed for sharing, and there is also the option of a ‘family style’ tasting menu

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

red wine on young adults valentines day table

Leslie Williams: Forget about dry January — life is too short

Instead of depriving myself of delicious things this January, I have instead been indulging in African and East and Southern Asian flavours

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Pouring red wine

Wine with Leslie: Why Piedmont is my favourite Italian destination

The Slow Food movement was founded in Piedmont, and besides the wines, there are white truffles, agnolotti, vitello tonnato, bagna cauda and chocolate hazelnut tarts

Sat, 17 Jan, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: Weighing up calories and alcohol levels in wines from various regions

Alcohol levels in all wines have crept up in recent years, thanks largely to warmer summers and the popularity of riper styles

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Restaurant review: Old school classics to bank on at Díon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Dublin

S Restaurant review: Old school classics to bank on at Díon Rooftop Restaurant and Bar in Dublin

We started with cocktails because it is that kind of space

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: De-alcoholised wines have improved enormously

I’m not doing dry January or any other penance, I was good last year

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Hands, group and toast champagne at party in celebration, goals or connection for success in career at night. Business people, d

Wine with Leslie: Three Champagnes inspired by women that you need to try

Toast the women of Champagne with these drinks

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

Restaurant review: Italian flair both fair and flavourful at Gloria Osteria Dublin

S Restaurant review: Italian flair both fair and flavourful at Gloria Osteria Dublin

Gloria Osteria arrived in Dublin in late November, having fully refurbished the corner of Westmoreland Street and College Green

Fri, 19 Dec, 2025