Take your palate to the South of France - even if its weather has visited us again this week

Fans of South African wine I’ve noticed rarely want to drink anything else, and it is true that the good stuff is outstanding.

Find the perfect wine for your bank holiday weekend

Modern industrial farming methods are said to contribute up to 29% of global greenhouse gas emissions and grape growing is often worse than other farming sectors.

A look at French wines to mark Bastille Day

My selections for a barbecue this week then are not the usual rich ripe Malbecs and spicy oak-aged Riojas but wines that pair well with veg, fish and with pork.

And this seasonal Rós Apple & Rhubarb Cider is delightful too

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

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

"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."