As the last week of August approaches I’m not giving up on summer just yet.

I always feel I am tempting fate when I write about wines for summer in Ireland — I feel as if the weather gods are waiting to thwart me should I even mention the garden or the word barbecue.

WHAT are the biggest influences on the flavour of a glass of wine?

From festive fizz to top tipples for turkey Leslie Williams serves up must-have holiday drinks.