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Wine with Leslie: Grenache falls under the radar despite being one of the most planted grapes

Grenache plantings may have reduced a little in recent years but it is still the primary grape in Côtes-du-Rhône, Provence and much of Southern France

A grape-picker harvests Chardonnay grapes at Domaine Lavantureux, in Chablis, Burgundy region, France (Aurelien Morissard/AP)

world

Harsh weather as climate changes brings challenges to French wine country

Bobi Wine in 2021 (Nicholas Bamulanzeki/AP)

world

Ugandan opposition figure Bobi Wine shot in confrontation with police

Making a Celebratory Toast

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Top 8: The best white, still, and sparkling non-alcoholic wines

a pair of champagne flutes with golden bubbles make cheers on blur tower Eiffel background valentine day concept

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Champagne makers call for cuts to grape harvest after 15% drop in sales

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world

Removing largest wine serving ‘reduces amount sold in bars and pubs’

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

Wine with Leslie: Bright, fruity wines from Italy are perfect for dark evenings

Suggestions this week should lighten any wintry moods

Fri, 12 Jan, 2024

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Revealed: The reason drinkers can get a ‘red wine headache’

Unlike a hangover the day after a heavy session, so called “red wine headaches” can hit a drinker in under 30 minutes and up to three hours after a small glass

Mon, 20 Nov, 2023

West Cork festival explores why gout was called 'Irish hospitality'

West Cork festival explores why gout was called 'Irish hospitality'

Ireland's love affair with claret — as well as the wine trade's links to the Atlantic slave trade — is among the topics being examined at this weekend's West Cork History Festival

Tue, 08 Aug, 2023

Alcohol labelling is about letting consumers know the truth

Alcohol labelling is about letting consumers know the truth

Ireland’s plans for have brought howls of protest from those with vested interest who prefer to have marketing myths on the labels of their products.

Mon, 16 Jan, 2023

Glass of wine in hand of tourist in a natural landscape of Tuscany, with green valley of grapes. Wine beverage tasting in Italy

Irish labelling law causes sour grapes for Italy's wine producers

Italy's largest farmers' association condemns Ireland for 'alarmist' health claims that amount to a 'direct attack' on Italian wine

Fri, 13 Jan, 2023

Group of Happy Family enjoying celebrating Christmas or New Year's eve party with champagne at home. Eve family gathering meeti

Wine with Leslie: Here's what to gift a wine lover for Christmas

What do wine lovers want for Christmas? This week’s column is here to help

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

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Wine with Leslie: Sauvignon blanc still surprises

All the wines recommended today were chosen for ageing capability

Fri, 28 Oct, 2022

Glass of wine in hand of tourist in a natural landscape of Tuscany, with green valley of grapes. Wine beverage tasting in Italy

Wine with Leslie: Italy still pouring out new surprises

Italy constantly surprises me, and it is the diversity of flavours that keeps me coming back for more

Fri, 21 Oct, 2022

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Wine with Leslie: Gold-star wines at the right price

Almost all wines here are from family-owned wineries or from owner-run co-ops and imported by Irish-owned businesses

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Group of Young People Enjoying Dinner at the Restaurant

Wine with Leslie: High-altitude wines that are well worth a try

A selection of wines that have benefited from altitude, but perhaps not regions that spring to mind

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Harvest 'saved' thanks to growers' efforts as extreme weather affects wine production

Harvest 'saved' thanks to growers' efforts as extreme weather affects wine production

Luca Rigotti, chairman of the Copa-Cogeca Working Party on Wine, said the 2022 harvest “has been largely ‘saved’ thanks to winegrowers’ efforts”

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Happy wine tourists tasting wine in vineyard

Wine with Leslie: These are the cheap wines that I like to drink

Stick to lesser-known regions and don’t be afraid of grapes you have never heard of

Fri, 16 Sep, 2022

Bride and groom with glasses of champagne

Tax on life's celebrations: Drinks industry hits out at excise on wine and champagne

Ireland charges more in excise on bottle of wine or champagne than any other European country

Fri, 19 Aug, 2022

Wine with Leslie: The best organic wines at every price point

Wine with Leslie: The best organic wines at every price point

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.

Fri, 22 Jul, 2022

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

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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

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

Wine with Leslie: Welcome to the new wine cellar on MacCurtain Street in Cork

Wine with Leslie: Welcome to the new wine cellar on MacCurtain Street in Cork

Plus a lively, zingy wine that must be the cheapest bottle in the country right now

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Artistic conceptual map of Italy made of corks

Wine with Leslie: Italian wine is so en-Chianti-ng

There's such diversity in Italian wine — here are some great options, ranging from €12 to €70

Fri, 18 Mar, 2022

Gourmet auction in aid of Ukraine

Gourmet auction in aid of Ukraine

There is still a chance to be in with a chance to win a Michelin star dinner cooked in your own home

Tue, 08 Mar, 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

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Drinking wine with meals may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, study suggests

Drinking wine, beer and spirits with meals had different associations with type 2 diabetes risk

Fri, 04 Mar, 2022

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Wine with Leslie: Online wine works out fine

— and a €9 one with a racy aromatic intensity from stores nationwide

Fri, 25 Feb, 2022

Wine bootles from cellar in selective focus

Wine with Leslie: Buy wine 'in bond' to save money and as a treat for later on

Plus this lively and crisp Pinot Grigio is a bargain this month

Fri, 18 Feb, 2022

Wine with Leslie: Spanish bargains to seek out - including a pair of €10 whites

Wine with Leslie: Spanish bargains to seek out - including a pair of €10 whites

And a sherry which is on offer for the ridiculously low price of €15 — when it should cost €30, or in fact double this if the world had any clue of the quality

Fri, 04 Feb, 2022

Wine with Leslie: As prices go up, here's how to save some money on fine wine

Wine with Leslie: As prices go up, here's how to save some money on fine wine

Wine prices are on the way up in 2022 due to increased energy costs, a significant increase in the costs of materials, and a very poor harvest

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Bride and groom with glasses of champagne

Wine with Leslie: How to select wines for your wedding and how much you should buy

Including one that's worth the minor 'scandal' of serving supermarket fizz at your wedding

Fri, 21 Jan, 2022

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Daily glass of wine is not good for you, world heart experts say

According to the new briefing from the World Heart Federation, more than 2.4 million people died worldwide because of alcohol in 2019

Thu, 20 Jan, 2022

Wine with Leslie: Planning ahead for holidays — and wine trips

Wine with Leslie: Planning ahead for holidays — and wine trips

We're off on the ferry to France and Spain this summer — and will come home with a boot full of wine, olive oil, chorizo, morcilla and peppers

Sun, 16 Jan, 2022

Wine with Leslie: The art of choosing a great Bordeaux — including a supermarket red for just over a tenner

Wine with Leslie: The art of choosing a great Bordeaux — including a supermarket red for just over a tenner

January is the only month the National Gallery exhibits its Turner Watercolours — would JMW Turner have been partial to Claret?

Fri, 07 Jan, 2022

Coffee Spilling from Cup onto Carpet

Life Hack: Deep-clean carpet hacks that actually work on four common stains

If you have a pale coloured carpet, it's likely you'll struggle with spills and stains over the years. Here are four common stains and tried-and-tested ways to remove them

Mon, 03 Jan, 2022

Calendar reminder for Dry January - a month of sobriety to start the New Year.

7 things I learned when I gave up alcohol for a month

Katie Wright reflects on what she wished she'd known before going teetotal

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

Family Christmas dinner for a celebration with red wine and cheers.

Wine with Leslie: What to drink on Christmas Day — and what I drink with pizza

— plus one €9 wine that's packed with delightful cherry and raspberry flavours

Fri, 17 Dec, 2021

Cheese and Wine

Wine with Leslie: Get turned on to Sauternes and other sweet wines

And sweet sherry can be equally delicious — look too to Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, and even Spain. Take a risk, I promise you won’t regret it

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Elaine Loughlin: It's sick that Ireland doesn't have illness benefit for low-paid workers

Elaine Loughlin: How Helen McEntee became a serious contender to lead Fine Gael

She's started reclaiming FG’s progressive credentials, all the while embodying a refreshing modern outlook on family life

Tue, 07 Dec, 2021

Champagne pouring into glasses and Christmas decorations

Spreading the cheer: The best drinks options for all Christmas occasions

Wondering what drinks to serve guests this festive season? Leslie Williams has the low down on the best options for every occasion

Sun, 05 Dec, 2021

Bottle of Champagne sparkling wine with gold ribbon bow and glitter ornament on white snow background. Festive Christmas and New

Wine with Leslie: Bollinger in short supply but these red wines will ensure a merry Christmas

Also, minimum alcohol pricing arrives on January 4, 2022 and my advice is to buy while you can

Fri, 03 Dec, 2021

The Menu: A new tea room at Muckross; and a pairing of farmhouse cheese and stout

The Menu: A new tea room at Muckross; and a pairing of farmhouse cheese and stout

Plus, the Irish Examiner picks up some tasty Irish Food Writing Awards

Sat, 20 Nov, 2021

White wine with grapes on a barrel

Wine with Leslie: Restore your faith in Pinot Grigio with this lively wine for under €20

Plus a Beara whiskey that's sweet, easy and soft — and a little too drinkable

Fri, 19 Nov, 2021

'Historically bad' grape harvest to send wine prices soaring as climate change hits sector

'Historically bad' grape harvest to send wine prices soaring as climate change hits sector

Spring frosts, summer droughts, and high September temperatures have all combined for a low yield, with agriculture groups warning price hikes could follow

Thu, 11 Nov, 2021