THE first week of November signals the Irish Sun’s annual review of this year’s wine books – just in time to decide which ...

Until a few years ago, in France, it was at a fairly manageable level – a few dedicated experts counterfeiting labels and wax seals in order to pass basic wine off as something fancier.

“So, what do you think of the wine?” If you are not prepared for that question, perhaps at a social event, or even worse, while sitting at your boss’s dinner table, it feels like the floor ...

As she explains, there was no “good bread, wine, cheese or chocolate, the basic necessities of life” in this small town. Now, Kay Pfaltz has shared her knowledge of French wines and cheeses with ...

Start with the basics: Begin with the fundamental wine varietals such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Pinot ...