Wine

Cathal McBride on wine: Sidestep the obvious to discover your new favourites

To expand your taste horizons, ask the advice of your local wine retailer, or try different expressions of a grape you know you love

Shift your mindset, step out of your comfort zone and explore the world of wines. Picture: Getty

The world of wine’s possibilities are almost endless. With so many options, it’s often easier to continue down familiar boulevards and the comfort of what we know. Yet I get great personal satisfaction when I persuade a friend or family member to appreciate one of my own favourites. It’s not about changing the game – rather, shifting our mindset just a little.

One good way of doing this is to create a relationship with your ...