Drink
Ireland’s forgotten wine history
Put down that pint glass and reach for a bottle
How bad is the news on booze?
And how bad are the ideas for curbing consumption?
The end of another prohibitionist myth
There is no good evidence that adverts for alcohol increase consumption
The sugar tax leaves a bitter taste
The evidence for an effect on health is dubious to non-existent
An apple a day…
Sampling a new wave of Bristish cider
In defence of booze
The dangers of alcohol are being overstated
All things alcohol
Wine, beer, brandy and the ultimate hangover cure
How to drink port without the storm
There is nothing more agreeable than a glass or two of fine vintage port at Christmas. As long as it agrees with us!
In praise of old wines
The blessings of maturity
Hail Mary
A Bloody Mary is perfect at almost any time of day and in every kind of weather