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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.

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

Barrel of wine from Majorca, Spain

Wine with Leslie: How to shop 'local' — wherever you are in the world

Great wine tips if you're off to any of the Canary Islands

Fri, 22 Apr, 2022

Winemaker in the vineyard

Wine with Leslie: Reign of terroir - including a dark, spicy French for €9

So many factors are important in good grapes which make great wine — including this €9 spicy, dark-fruited one reduced from €13.45

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

Wine with Leslie: a taste of Spain even if we can't get there

Wine with Leslie: a taste of Spain even if we can't get there

— plus one of the best under €15 Albariños that I’ve tasted in the last year — creamy peaches and lemon pie aromas, textured and fruity on the palate with a zingy crisp salty-fresh finish

Fri, 08 Jan, 2021

Beer with curry and chips

Wine with Leslie: A top beer to enjoy with curry chips or a spice burger

— and some excellent wine and sherry recommendations if you want to drink less but drink better

Fri, 01 Jan, 2021

Wine with Leslie: pop those corks loudly — champagne, cava, prosecco recommendations to ring in the new year

Wine with Leslie: pop those corks loudly — champagne, cava, prosecco recommendations to ring in the new year

Plus a perfect Cape Clear gin

Fri, 25 Dec, 2020