{"id":218909,"date":"2025-12-06T18:08:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/218909\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T18:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T18:08:33","slug":"john-wilsons-favourite-30-wines-of-2025-some-priced-at-less-than-e10-the-irish-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/218909\/","title":{"rendered":"John Wilson\u2019s favourite 30 wines of 2025, some priced at less than \u20ac10 \u2013 The Irish Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am lucky to taste a lot of great wines every year. As 2025 comes to a close, I have chosen some of my favourites. Some will have been wines of the week, others not. All cost less than \u20ac50 and some less than \u20ac10. <\/p>\n

The big multiples constantly run promotions, offering discounts on wines at different times. Obviously, the best time to buy a wine is when it\u2019s on promotion. Aldi and Lidl both have seasonal selections that only appear for a few months or a few weeks, but all of these wines should be readily available. <\/p>\n

WHITE WINES\"DeluxeDeluxe Chenin Blanc 2024 South Africa, Fairtrade Deluxe Chenin Blanc 2024 South Africa, Fairtrade<\/p>\n

13.5%, \u20ac8.79<\/p>\n

Refreshing with plump peach fruits and a touch of honey. Well-made wine at a great price. <\/p>\n

From Lidl<\/p>\n

\"LaurentLaurent Miquel C\u00f4te 238 Pech Gentille Albari\u00f1o 2024 Laurent Miquel C\u00f4te 238 Pech Gentille Albari\u00f1o 2024<\/p>\n

13.5%, \u20ac12<\/p>\n

One of my go-tos, this offers fantastic value for money. Lemon zest aromas, racy green fruits and a crisp bone dry finish. <\/p>\n

From Dunnes <\/p>\n

\"PercheronPercheron Chenin Blanc-Viognier 2023 Coastal Region Percheron Chenin Blanc-Viognier 2023 Coastal Region13%, \u20ac14-15<\/p>\n

Tasty, textured plump peaches and nectarines with a tangy finish. Try this with richer seafood dishes, creamy chicken or vegetable gratins. <\/p>\n

Widely available from independents including Fresh; La Touche, Greystones; Coach House Dublin 14; Cass & Co Waterford; MacGuinness, Wines Dundalk, Co Louth; Drinks Store, Dublin 7; Number 21 Off Licences; Shiel\u2019s, Malahide, Co Dublin; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock, Co Dublin; The Vintry, Dublin 6; Gibney\u2019s Malahide; The Hole in the Wall Blackhorse Avenue, Dublin 8<\/p>\n

\"MANMAN Family Wines Padstal Chardonnay 2024, Cape Coast, South Africa MAN Family Wines Padstal Chardonnay 2024, Cape Coast, South Africa13.5%, \u20ac14.95<\/p>\n

Rich, textured chardonnay with luscious peach fruits and a nice backbone of acidity and good length. Try this with creamy chicken dishes. <\/p>\n

From O\u2019Briens<\/p>\n

\"ValdeorrasValdeorras 2024, A Coroa, Spain Valdeorras 2024, A Coroa, Spain13.5%, \u20ac18.47<\/p>\n

A beautiful wine at an exceptional price. Concentrated pristine stone fruits and pears with a subtle mineral edge and a long dry finish. With seared scallops or prawns. <\/p>\n

From winespark.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LagarLagar de Costa Albari\u00f1o 2024, R\u00edas Baixas Lagar de Costa Albari\u00f1o 2024, R\u00edas Baixas 13%, \u20ac18.99<\/p>\n

Floral with broad textured mouthwatering green fruits and a distinctive saline finish. A superior Albari\u00f1o. <\/p>\n

From O\u2019Briens<\/p>\n

\"BordeauxBordeaux Blanc Classic Cuv\u00e9e Ch\u00e2teau Thieuley 2023, Bordeaux Bordeaux Blanc Classic Cuv\u00e9e Ch\u00e2teau Thieuley 2023, Bordeaux12.5%, \u20ac19.50<\/p>\n

Rich textured fruit, a touch of toasted hazelnuts and a lively refreshing acidity. This would be good with shellfish or roast root vegetables.<\/p>\n

From winesdirect.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

\"LadybirdLadybird Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2022, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Ladybird Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2022, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch13%, \u20ac23.95<\/p>\n

Broad ripe spicy baked apples and pears; lightly honeyed with lovely depth of fruit. Try it with scallops or lighter chicken dishes.<\/p>\n

From Baggot Street Wines, Dublin 4; Bradley\u2019s, Cork; Clontarf Wines, Dublin 3; Wineonline.ie<\/a>; Blackrock Cellar, Co Dublin<\/p>\n

\"SpiceSpice Route Tarragon Chenin Blanc 2023, Swartland Spice Route Tarragon Chenin Blanc 2023, Swartland13%, \u20ac27<\/p>\n

This has real intensity of fruit; succulent, mouth-watering peaches and nectarines with a spicy note, balanced by plenty of refreshing acidity.<\/p>\n

From WineOnline.ie; Martins, Dublin 3; Redmond\u2019s, Dublin 6; RainbowNationWines.ie; Matson\u2019s, Cork; Red Island, Skerries, Co Dublin; Mitchell & Son, Glasthule, Co Dublin & Dublin 2<\/p>\n

\"TiritiriTiritiri Chardonnay 2019 Neudorf, Nelson, New Zealand Tiritiri Chardonnay 2019 Neudorf, Nelson, New Zealand13.5%, \u20ac29.00 <\/p>\n

A delightful, refreshing chardonnay with smooth peach fruits with subtle toasted nuts and a crisp dry finish. Try it with baked salmon or creamy chicken dishes.<\/p>\n

From JNwine.com<\/a>; The Wicklow Wine Co, Wicklow<\/p>\n

\"LeiranaLeirana 2023, Rias Ba\u00edxas, Forjas Leirana 2023, Rias Ba\u00edxas, Forjas12.5%, \u20ac28-29<\/p>\n

An elegant, refined albari\u00f1o with layers of greengage and peach backed up by a strong saline note.<\/p>\n

From BaRossa, Dublin4; Green Man Wines, Dublin 6; Barnhill Stores, Glenageary, Co Dublin; Morton\u2019s, Dublin 6; 64 Wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; Avoca; 1601, Kinsale, Co Cork<\/p>\n

\"ClosClos Venturi \u20191769\u2032 Blanc, 2023, Corsica
\n13% <\/p>\n

Clos Venturi \u20191769\u2032 Blanc, 2023, Corsica<\/p>\n

13%, \u20ac30<\/p>\n

This is a very fine, light, dry white with white flower aromas, refined fruits and a lovely, persistent, dry finish. Vermentino at its best.<\/p>\n

From Redmond\u2019s, Dublin 6; Martins, Dublin 3; WineOnline.ie<\/p>\n

\"BodegasBodegas Cota 45 Ube Miraflores 2023 Bodegas Cota 45 Ube Miraflores 202310.5%, \u20ac32.50<\/p>\n

Fresh and forward with citrus, piercing apple fruits, a light flor character and a delicious dry, saline, mineral finish. A remarkable wine.<\/p>\n

From Pinto, Dublin 9; 64wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; L\u2019Atitude 51, Cork; Lilith, Dublin 7 <\/p>\n

\"MullineuxMullineux Old Vines White 2023, Swartland Mullineux Old Vines White 2023, Swartland 14%, \u20ac38-40<\/p>\n

Crystalline, pure nose; rich broad but elegant yellow fruits, with lovely weight and style finishing on a saline note. Wonderful wine. <\/p>\n

From RainbowNationWines.ie<\/a>; 64 Wine, Glasthule Co Dublin; Mitchell & Son, Glasthule & Dublin 2<\/p>\n

\"VerdicchioVerdicchio Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Passolento 2022 La Marca di San Michele Verdicchio Castelli di Jesi Classico Superiore Passolento 2022 La Marca di San Michele 14%, \u20ac36-38<\/p>\n

Floral and rich with textured pine nuts, toasted almonds and luscious ripe stone fruits. This has great length and real style. <\/p>\n

From SIYPS.com; Lilith, Dublin 7; Blackrock Cellar, Co Dublin<\/p>\n

RED WINES\"VinVin Rouge du Liban 2022, Bekaa Valley Vin Rouge du Liban 2022, Bekaa Valley13.5%, \u20ac9.99<\/p>\n

Medium- to full-bodied with ripe blackcurrant fruits, an earthy spicy edge and some good dry tannins on the finish. This would go nicely with roast lamb, firm cheeses, or roast aubergines. It will be on promotion at \u20ac7.99 until December 21st. <\/p>\n

From Aldi<\/p>\n

\"ChâteauCh\u00e2teau Lacombe Cadiot 2020 Bordeaux Sup\u00e9rieur Ch\u00e2teau Lacombe Cadiot 2020 Bordeaux Sup\u00e9rieur 14%, \u20ac12 <\/p>\n

Very seductive rich, ripe blackcurrant and elderberry fruits, a touch of spice and a lightly tannic finish. This would go nicely with roast red meats. When on promotion at \u20ac12, this is great value for money. <\/p>\n

From SuperValu<\/p>\n

\"ClosClos Lojen 2023, Manchuela, Bodegas Ponce Clos Lojen 2023, Manchuela, Bodegas Ponce 12.5%, \u20ac17<\/p>\n

An instantly drinkable wine with very supple, savoury, ripe plums and light tannins. All of the Ponce wines offer great value for money.<\/p>\n

From Lilith, Dublin 7; Pinto, Dublin 9; Green Man Wines, Dublin 6; Lennox Street Grocer, Dublin 8; Grapevine, Dalkey, Co Dublin; 64 Wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; MacCurtain Wine, Cork; Baggot Street Wines, Dublin 4; BaRossa, Dublin 4 <\/p>\n

\"OscarOscar Domaine de la Dourbie 2022, Pays d\u2019Herault Oscar Domaine de la Dourbie 2022, Pays d\u2019Herault 13%, \u20ac17.95 <\/p>\n

A lively, smooth, easy-drinking wine with plenty of red summer fruits, light tannins and a lingering finish. Great value for money.<\/p>\n

From Mitchell & son, Glasthule, Co Dublin and Dublin 2; Avoca, Kilmacanogue & Dunboyne<\/p>\n

\"ChâteauCh\u00e2teau les Grands Vallons 2020, Blaye, C\u00f4tes de Bordeaux, Biodynamic Ch\u00e2teau les Grands Vallons 2020, Blaye, C\u00f4tes de Bordeaux, Biodynamic12%, \u20ac18.99<\/p>\n

Smooth, ripe blackcurrant fruits, a slight earthiness and perfectly balanced light tannins. Great value for money and perfect with roast lamb, beef, firm cheeses or mushroom dishes. <\/p>\n

From Baggot Street Wines, Dublin 4; The Vintry, Dublin 6; The Wine Pair, Dublin 8; Grapevine, Dalkey, Co Dublin; 64 Wine, Mount Merrion & Glasthule; D-Six, Harold\u2019s Cross, Dublin 6; Morton\u2019s Galway<\/p>\n

\"VermellVermell 2023, Celler del Roure, Valencia Vermell 2023, Celler del Roure, Valencia13.5%, \u20ac18.95<\/p>\n

A perennial favourite of mine. Fresh, lively dark cherry fruits and an earthy touch with subtle tannins. A medium-bodied wine that goes nicely with a wide range of foods.<\/p>\n

From Green Man Wines, Dublin 6; Blackrock Cellar, Co Dublin; Fallon & Byrne, Dublin 2; D-Six, Harold\u2019s Cross, Dublin 6; Baggot Street Wines, Dublin 4; 64 Wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; Morton\u2019s, Dublin 6; Brindle, Dublin 8<\/p>\n

\"PinotPinot Noir Le Cerisier Begude 2024, IGP Haute Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Aude Pinot Noir Le Cerisier Begude 2024, IGP Haute Vall\u00e9e de l\u2019Aude13%, \u20ac18.99<\/p>\n

This wine is good value at \u20ac18.99 but, on promotion at \u20ac15.99, it is an outstanding bargain. Light, delicious, flowing, fresh raspberry and redcurrant fruits. Drink lightly chilled solo or with tuna, pork and chicken dishes. <\/p>\n

From O\u2019Briens<\/p>\n

\"ArtukeArtuke Pies Negro 2022, Rioja Alavesa Artuke Pies Negro 2022, Rioja Alavesa 14%, \u20ac24-25<\/p>\n

I featured this a few weeks ago but it is worth repeating. Vibrant and fragrant with delicious dark cherry fruits, a refreshing mineral core and some firm tannins on the finish. Enjoy it with lamb cutlets or herby pork chops. <\/p>\n

From Baggot Street Wines, Dublin 4; 64 Wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; Pinto Wines, Dublin 9; Brindle, Dublin 8, Sweeney\u2019s, Dublin 3<\/p>\n

\"TwoTwo Paddocks Picnic Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot Noir 2023, Central Otago12.5%, \u20ac30<\/p>\n

A delicious, light, fresh and juicy pinot with ripe red cherry fruits. Ideal for picnics or any casual dining. Try it with mixed mezze. <\/p>\n

From The Vintry, Dublin 6; The Malt House, Trim, Co Meath; JJ O\u2019Driscoll, Cork; Deveney\u2019s, Dublin 14; McHugh\u2019s, Dublin 5; The Wine Centre, Kilkenny<\/p>\n

\"SamtSamt & Seide 2022, Dorli Muhr, Carnuntum, Austria <\/p>\n

Samt & Seide 2022, Dorli Muhr, Carnuntum, Austria <\/p>\n

13%, \u20ac35<\/p>\n

Samt and Seide translates as velvet and silk, which accurately describes the wine. Seductive, smooth and refined with just ripe concentrated dark cherry fruits. Try it with pork, veal and chicken dishes.<\/p>\n

From Green Man Wines, Dublin 6; F\u00edon Eile, Dublin 7; Sweeneys, D3; Lilith, Dublin 7; Pinto Wines, Dublin 9; Blackrock Cellar, Co Dublin; Jus de Vine, Portmarnock, Co Dublin; Brindle, Dublin 8; 64 Wine, Glasthule, Co Dublin; Deveney\u2019s, Dublin 14<\/p>\n

\"SaumurSaumur 2023, Domaine Guiberteau Organic Saumur 2023, Domaine Guiberteau Organic13%, \u20ac39.50<\/p>\n

Classic cabernet franc with elegant red summer fruits, red cherries, peppery, light tannins and a lovely freshness throughout. Concentrated yet refined, this will keep but is delicious now. <\/p>\n

From Terroirs, Dublin 4, Terroirs.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

\"MontesecondoMontesecondo Chianti Classico 2022 Montesecondo Chianti Classico 202213%, \u20ac35-37<\/p>\n

A beautiful, elegant, structured Chianti Classico with concentrated, slightly austere dark cherry and raspberry fruits and firm tannins on the long finish. Save it or drink alongside grilled red meats. <\/p>\n

From Sheridan\u2019s Cheesemongers, Dublin 2; MacCurtain Wine Cellar, Cork<\/p>\n

\"JoséJos\u00e9 Gil Rioja 2023, Vi\u00f1edos en San Vicente de la Sonsierra Jos\u00e9 Gil Rioja 2023, Vi\u00f1edos en San Vicente de la Sonsierra13.5%, \u20ac43.50<\/p>\n

Smooth, fresh and intense with silky dark cherry fruits, a touch of spice and a long, elegant finish. A refined wine with lovely purity of fruit. <\/p>\n

From Terroirs, Dublin 4, Terroirs.ie <\/p>\n

\"ChâteauCh\u00e2teau Paveil de Luze 2019, Margaux Ch\u00e2teau Paveil de Luze 2019, Margaux13.5%, \u20ac45<\/p>\n

One of a number of excellent Bordeaux I tasted from Whelehan\u2019s. This is a very classic Margaux, fragrant and elegant with very stylish ripe blackcurrants and cassis, with light tannins on the finish. You could decant it just before serving. Perfect with any red meats or firm cheeses. <\/p>\n

From Whelehan\u2019s, Loughlinstown, Co Dublin, Whelehanswines.ie<\/a> <\/p>\n

\"Saint-Joseph,Saint-Joseph, La Dardouille, Emmanuel Darnaud 2023 Saint-Joseph, La Dardouille, Emmanuel Darnaud 2023 13%, \u20ac50-56<\/p>\n

Beautiful perfumes of violets, medium-bodied with dark cherries, savoury black olives, black pepper and a lingering finish. Lovely wine. <\/p>\n

From Pinto, Dublin 9; Deveney\u2019s, Dublin 14; Martins, Dublin 3; McHugh\u2019s, Dublin 5; Redmond\u2019s, Dublin 6<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I am lucky to taste a lot of great wines every year. As 2025 comes to a close,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":218910,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[79,16838,85815,18,19,17,361,8297],"class_list":{"0":"post-218909","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-christmas","10":"tag-christmas-gifts","11":"tag-eire","12":"tag-ie","13":"tag-ireland","14":"tag-magazine","15":"tag-wine"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/115673964517019969","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/218909","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=218909"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/218909\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/218910"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=218909"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=218909"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=218909"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}