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

Making world-class cocktails at home this Christmas is easy with Leslie William's top tips 

This week I focus on two Spanish grape varieties that do not get nearly enough love 

All the wines recommended today were chosen for ageing capability

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

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

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

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

After heat waves and droughts devastated farming across the EU, there are fears of farmers reducing production in the years ahead.

The 2022 wine harvest and autumn wine sales have already begun — here are some of the top picks

Find the perfect wine for your bank holiday weekend

Fancy a tipple without getting tipsy? Luckily, there's been an explosion in more inclusive drinks for social settings

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."

'I am not advocating a return to the world of sickly Liebfraumilch that was probably the first taste of wine for anyone over 45'

If you are bored of Sauvignon, give one or two of the wines below a chance and they may change your mind 

Check out this €10 wine that's perfect as an aperitif or with a bowl of mussels or seafood

Some great recommendations for wine that's delish with fish

Dry, tart rosé is the perfect wine with a barbecue or recipes with plenty punchy garlic

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

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

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

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

Organic wine recommendations — and a tip for a great present for anyone turning 35 this year

— and possibly Ireland’s best brewer and possibly Ireland’s best beer shop have joined forces and created a new beer