De-alcoholised wines have improved enormously, of course and if you really must you can try Hollow Leg and Leitz Ein-Zwei-Zero (the two best I’ve found). But do also look to kefir and kombucha as an alternative, or better still, try making your own. So, now that I’ve mentioned a couple of healthy things, below are some styles of wine suited to depressing, colder weather. Red Rhône sales are down but white Rhône sales are up so expect to see more in the coming years as winemakers convert. 1601; World Wine Wines; 64 Wines; Sweeneys D3; theallotment.ieBeer of the WeekLough Gill “Mac Nutty’, Macadamia Nut Brown Ale, 5.5% ABV, €3.39-3.59Leslie WineYou don’t have to skimp on luxuries in 2026, what with Lough Gill hand-roasting macadamia nuts in their kitchen for you.

Source: Irish Examiner January 04, 2026 00:04 UTC