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Leslie Williams

Leslie Williams

Family having fun at traditional rustic cottage dinner party

Wine with Leslie: Top-notch wines to match traditional Italian cuisine

And this seasonal Rós Apple & Rhubarb Cider is delightful too

Fri, 01 Jul, 2022

red wine

Wine with Leslie: Chill these red wines and enjoy a cool drink on a hot day

What does 'room temperature' really mean? And what's the best temperature for each type of wine?

Fri, 24 Jun, 2022

Group of friends having a meal outdoors. They are celebrating with a toast using wine

Wine with Leslie: Wines to keep the holiday memories alive until your next trip

... including this solid example of Verdejo at the bargain price of €11

Fri, 17 Jun, 2022

Wine bootles from cellar in selective focus

Wine with Leslie: The joy of natural wines - including these hip bottles for under €15

"The standard and availability of natural wines has improved massively since I first began to notice them in 2013-2014 or so - but they are still tough to find outside Dublin, Cork and Galway."

Fri, 10 Jun, 2022

Wine with Leslie: The best French Claret to drink this summer

Wine with Leslie: The best French Claret to drink this summer

Claret is one of the most food-friendly and digestible of wines

Fri, 03 Jun, 2022

Wine with Leslie: don't be afraid to be sweet - especially with this €8 Portuguese white at Aldi

Wine with Leslie: don't be afraid to be sweet - especially with this €8 Portuguese white at Aldi

'I am not advocating a return to the world of sickly Liebfraumilch that was probably the first taste of wine for anyone over 45'

Fri, 27 May, 2022

White wine with grapes on a barrel

Wine with Leslie: Discover the perfect Sauvignon Blanc this summer

If you are bored of Sauvignon, give one or two of the wines below a chance and they may change your mind

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Women Enjoying the Sunset on Holiday

Wine with Leslie: Taste some Tuscan sunshine with these Italian wines

Check out this €10 wine that's perfect as an aperitif or with a bowl of mussels or seafood

Fri, 13 May, 2022

People fine dining seafood and white wine on the table

Wine with Leslie: Six white wines that are perfect for this weekend's warmer evenings

Some great recommendations for wine that's delish with fish

Fri, 06 May, 2022

Picnic with rose wine fruits meat and cheese

Wine with Leslie: Hurray for rosé and the start of summer

Dry, tart rosé is the perfect wine with a barbecue or recipes with plenty punchy garlic

Fri, 29 Apr, 2022