Upcoming fine wine tastings with the Irish Wine Board
Posted on April 19th, 2009
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I got talking to Jacquie from the Wine Board of Ireland about their new series of fine wine tastings. It looks to be a very diverse range of tastings with something for everyone and they’ve come down from €70 to €45 which is always nice.
I’ve already signed up to the first, the Château Palmer, to see what all the fuss is about with this flagship Bordeaux wine producer.
Château Palmer, Margaux, Bordeaux. 8th May
A tasting of Château Palmer and Alter Ego.
- Palmer Alter Ego: 2001;2005
- Château Palmer: 1990;1994;1998;2000;2003. They’re also working on getting some 1983 & 2005.
Cost: €45
Southern Stars: A Selection from the Langtons Top 100 – Cult Classics. 15th May.
- Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon
- Giaconda Chardonnay
- Lleuwin Chardonnay
- Wendouree Shiraz and Malbec
- Moss Wood Cabernet
- Bindi Pinot Noir
- Morilla Reserve Pinot Noir
- An some other Cult Classics not yet seen in Ireland…Assisted by the Australina Wine Industry.
Cost: €45
Wine Board Social Club Tasting: Enowine IFSC, Sheridans Cheesemongers and Fine Wines. 16th May
An Informal Social Club Tasting on Saturday, 16th May from 3pm til 7pm.
Delicious cheeses from Sheridans, home made Antipasti by Massimo from Enowine’s restaurant, and some icon wines on tasting, guided by Hakan Eriksson, Manager at enowine and Jacqueline Stedman,Winemaker/Viticulturist, Lecturer with the Wine Board of Ireland.
A fantastic way to explore a huge variety of stunning wines from all over the globe vineyard among fellow wine lovers.
Cost: €45
Champagne Salon – The Good Years. 22nd May
A once in a blue moon tasting of the elite Champagne Salon.
Only made in the great vintage years that come from the cream of the Les Mesnil Vineyards, this is an opportunity to experience a benchmark in quality vintage Champagne.
Cost: €45
Lignier Portfolio, Burgundy. 29th May
Stunning Burgundies from a cult producer, who consistantly gains accolades from all the global Burgundian cognoscenti!
John Dowling will host this evening of sexy wines, with his dynamic, effervescent enthusiasm in regards to all things Burgundian.
Cost: €45
Barolo – Perfeto Piemont. 5th June
An amazing opportunity to experience and understand more of a selection of Nebbiolo, that are at times “financially inaccessible”
Cost: €45
Never Seen New Zealanders. 12th June
With the help of the New Zealand Winemakers and Viticultural Association, and insider information, some NZ Wines previously unseen in Ireland.
Riesling; Pinot Gris; Chardonnay; Merlot; Cabernet; Shiraz, all from the land of the long white cloud. Not only regional but aging potential of these fantastic wines…!
Cost: €45
3 ways to book:
To reserve a place at any of the above tastings you can:
- Book online
- Call Jacquie on 01 475 7580
It’s good to hear that they have brought down their prices, I was at a Champagne tasting in Feb and thought to try 3 bottles of each type between about 30 of us they’d be responsible for their own downfall in these times
Particularly as we have you to review wines for us,
Hopefully their prices for the adv cert and other courses will come down too
Riona
do you run courses in Cork too??
Hi Carol,
I don’t run courses, but the Wine Board run some of their courses in Cork. Tastings are a good alternative, which many wine shops run. In fact, there’s a tasting in Cork city on the 7th of May, hosted by Bandon-based Curious Wines.
We will run courses wherever you want! Just let me know which district your are in and how far you are willing to travel…
Proposed for next Semester are Cork: Mayo: Mullingar: Galway: Waterford: Kerry: Antrim.
We will also be taking our Team on a Wine Roadshow tour of Ireland…
If you have any idea’s give me a shout at the Wine Board….
Chookers
Jaq