Food & Wine The best white wines for Christmas, from €25 to €140New Zealand, California and France all feature on Mick O’Connell’s list of the best whites for your festive table
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Wine Cathal McBride: Getting into the Christmas spiritWhether you’re looking for that special gift for someone, or just treating yourself, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to filling the Christmas stocking with that luxurious bottle of whiskey, wine or Champagne
Dining Out Stoneybatter’s busy new wine bar extends a warm Italian welcomeA Fianco opened earlier this year and, with its friendly atmosphere, carefully chosen Italian wines and delicious seasonal small plates, has quickly become a fixture on the Dublin eating scene
Wine Cathal McBride: Take comfort in chardonnay’s move to qualityThe fresh white had been over-produced and at times found wanting, but thanks to the availability of some fine examples, a resurgence is under way
Wine Cathal McBride: Well-known tempranillo can still reveal hidden delights World Tempranillo Day celebrated the universally known grape variety even if it is synonymous with the Spanish red wine industry
Dining Out Jordan Mooney: Gluten for punishment in night of the long waits at Jamie’sVarious issues with my gluten-free requests, combined with food being late, not appearing at all, and being underwhelming when it did, made for a pretty poor experience
wine Mick O’Connell: When it comes to Austrian wine, Burgenland does it better than the restThe area’s wines showcase family ties and exciting terroir
wine Cathal McBride: Game for a meaty good wine matchWhether it’s partridge, woodcock, hare or deer, there are some important things to consider when pairing with wine, and don’t forget the accompanying sauce plays a role too
Dining Out Roman-style pizza and fresh pasta make this Foxrock favourite a winner A warm reception at Pala Pizza set the tone for a truly hospitable dining experience – and it was great value too
Wine Cathal McBride: Embracing the unusual doesn’t have to be scaryThere are a myriad of ‘off the beaten track’ wines, resurrected grapes and undiscovered gems out there waiting to be experienced and enjoyed
Wine Cathal McBride: Reflections of autumn in orange winesDespite common misconceptions, there are no oranges used in their production, but orange wines are characterised by citrus and tangerine flavours in a wide variety of styles
Wine Cathal McBride: Make wine your winning ingredientWorld Food Day brings a timely reminder that we should not let food go to waste, and one way to do that is to include any leftover wine in your cooking
wine Cathal McBride: Ways to refine your taste for red wineThere are many ways to enhance your knowledge of wine, but for those coming new to the experience, decanting is a good place to start
wine Cathal McBride: Sustainably produced wines that don’t cost the earthMore winemakers are adopting green principles to reduce their carbon footprint while still delivering excellent produce
wine Mick O’Connell: How the wine world is adapting to the new realities of climate changeFrom rediscovering old grapes to purchasing land in new areas, winemakers are using a variety of tools to cope with the changing climate
wine Cathal McBride: Why tomatoes are the perfect accompaniment to wineWhen pairing wines with tomatoes, everything from sauvignon blanc to a vibrant rosé is an option
wine Cathal McBride: Picpoul de Pinet comes out of its shell for oyster seasonThe Languedoc white wine’s saline qualities along with lip-smacking acidity and texture make it a delicious pairing choice with seafood
Wine Cathal McBride: Get wise to garnacha’s eleganceTogether, the red and white grapes of this heat-loving variety offer an unlikely but delicious balance
Wine Cathal McBride: Austria is ready to claim a place on Europe’s wine mapAn impressive selection of bio-dynamic wines and an exciting new sparkling offering are bringing Austria to the attention of wine drinkers
