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Leslie Williams
Leslie Williams
Leslie Williams has been the Irish Examiner's wine columnist since 2012 and has been reviewing restaurants since 2015.
Elegant Christmas table setting
Wine with Leslie: My trip to Nantes was a gateway to grand Loire
Nantes retains its Celtic feel and the Irish are made feel particularly welcome

Fri, 10 Jul, 2026

barbecue pork loin salad and red whine garden party
Wine with Leslie: Three wines and a bourbon to pair with a summer barbeque
My first tip is to serve red wine a little cool when accompanying a barbeque 

Fri, 03 Jul, 2026

Restaurant review: Faux Old-style Irish pub almost seems novel
S Restaurant review: Faux Old-style Irish pub almost seems novel
I should be critical of the fakery, but it is quite well done, so I was happy to block it from my mind and go with the flow.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Wine bootles from cellar in selective focus
Wine with Leslie: Burgundy has become unaffordable, here are three alternatives
Some French vineyards are reporting up to a 80% damage to the vines due to recent hailstorms

Fri, 26 Jun, 2026

Close up of young couple toasting with glasses of red wine at restaurant
Wine with Leslie: My favourite wines I tried in Armenia  
Sharing some wines from a trip to Armenia, Leslie Williams tells you what there is to know about 'the oldest newest wine country'

Fri, 19 Jun, 2026

Pour wine in a glass
Wine with Leslie: Portuguese wine is great value — here are my top picks
In an ever more expensive world, these wine's show that cheap doesn't have to mean low quality

Fri, 12 Jun, 2026

collection of luxury red and white French or Italian wine in bottle and glass
Wine with Leslie: Beer overtakes wine in France, but French wine is not going anywhere 
The Languedoc-Roussillon was once the source of oceans of Vin de Table, feeding the French habit of 120 litres of wine per person per year and a notable contributor to the EU wine lake.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Restaurant review: The Muddlers Club is packed with charm, finesse, and attitude
S Restaurant review: The Muddlers Club is packed with charm, finesse, and attitude
The Muddlers Club's name traces its origins back to the 1798 Rebellion

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Summer Rosé
Wine with Leslie: Debunking three rosé myths ahead of summer's arrival
There are common misconceptions about rosé that are worth correcting while we head into the summer sun

Fri, 22 May, 2026

Restaurant review: A talented new chef brings art and value to the table at hip Margadh RHA
S Restaurant review: A talented new chef brings art and value to the table at hip Margadh RHA
Margadh’s wine list is a reason to visit on its own

Fri, 15 May, 2026

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