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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.
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Wine with Leslie: Rosalia is right — we should be singing about Sauvignon Blanc
Here are three to try, including one from Rosalía’s part of the world.

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026

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Wine with Leslie: A legendary blanc de blancs Champagne only released in the very best years
First appearing commercially in 1921, there have only been 45 vintages and we tasted the just-released 2015. Sadly this is not a wine for everyone as it costs over four figures but you could see it as an investment, possibly. 

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: What it's like to dine in Ireland's original two-star Michelin restaurant
S Restaurant review: What it's like to dine in Ireland's original two-star Michelin restaurant
Yes, we had a misstep in our meal but it was more than compensated for

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Older couple toasting each other at romantic dinner
Wine with Leslie: Three bottles of wine I recommend for a Valentine's Day date
Pink has become one of the colours of the day, so, of course, I recommend a food-friendly rosé below as well as a craft pink gin

Fri, 13 Feb, 2026

Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields
S Restaurant review: Soulful homeliness and a welcome sense of place in dishes at Spitalfields
I last reviewed Spitalfields in September 2019, shortly after it opened. Stephen McAllister’s menu arrived fully formed, full of instant classics, most of which are still on the menu today

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

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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

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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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