Wine, spirit and juice bottles to be added to Canberra’s container deposit scheme
Canberrans have been promised a more lucrative ‘return and earn’ scheme for their drink containers — but they…
UK national security threatened by biodiversity loss, intelligence chiefs warn
The UK has been warned that the collapse of global ecosystems is a direct threat to national security…
Trump’s wine threats hit more than bottles, say European producers
Published on 20/01/2026 – 15:40 GMT+1 European wine industry leaders said on Tuesday that United States President Donald…
Restaurant customer doing ‘dry December’ quoted €40 corkage for alcohol-free wine – The Irish Times
A Dublin woman who contacted three restaurants about bringing her own alcohol-free wine while doing “dry December” was…
four exciting wines from the north of Italy – The Irish Times
It is rare that I travel to a region knowing little about the wines. But that was the…
Alcohol too cheap in Europe as health impact mounts, WHO warns – POLITICO
It’s also linked to a wide range of illnesses including cardiovascular disease and depression, all of which are…
Four lower-alcohol wines for the new year – The Irish Times
There is a growing market for lower-alcohol wines, although sometimes I wonder if they are more talked about…
Chris Shepherd gives thanks for underrated wine and talented Houston doctors
I know my articles have been a bit scarce these past few months, and I owe you an…
four alternatives to Champagne to enjoy this Christmas – The Irish Times
The “big three” of sparkling wines – Champagne, Cava and Prosecco – dominate sales of these products worldwide.…
Two Aldi wines to consider for Christmas – The Irish Times
Two French wines from Aldi this week – if you are still on the hunt for Christmas wines,…
Irish entrepreneur who spurned investors – The Irish Times
Dublin-based WineSpark founder Eamon FitzGerald is far from the first person to believe he can revolutionise the wine…
John Wilson picks the best wines for Christmas Day from all the main retailers – The Irish Times
I am fortunate enough to celebrate Christmas twice each year, enjoying a Danish feast featuring pork and duck…