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Wine with Leslie Williams: We need to stand up for our favourite drink

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Wine with Leslie Williams: We need to stand up for our favourite drink

I wrote last week about the fact that Ireland is by far the most expensive place to buy wine in the EU with over 50% of a wine that costs €10 going to the government.

Wine with Leslie Williams: Selecting stars of the Loire

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Wine with Leslie Williams: Selecting stars of the Loire
Leslie Williams explores the wines of Languedoc

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Leslie Williams explores the wines of Languedoc
South African wines to get you in that summer mood

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South African wines to get you in that summer mood
Burgundy wines to get your 2017 going

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Burgundy wines to get your 2017 going
The best stocking filler wines for any budget

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The best stocking filler wines for any budget
Wave Series Pinot Noir, Chile — €10-14.99

THE price of Burgundy is going to increase again next year as for the third year in a row the region has been hit by hailstones as big as golf balls.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2014

Weekend wine with Blake Creedon
Weekend wine with Blake Creedon

THERE’S this funny inspirational poster you may have seen: The first drawing shows a giant fish, mouth agape, chasing a tiny minnow.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2011

Weekend wine with Blake Creedon
Weekend wine with Blake Creedon

WINE fans may seem to have an odd attitude to sweetness, dismissing some popular wines as being far too sugary, while exulting at many of the far sweeter ‘dessert’ wines.

Sat, 14 May, 2011

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