Twitter to launch a wine brand to help kids read good.
Read more on Twitter to launch wine brand...Wine of the week: Eternum Viti 2007, Toro (Bodegas Albanico)
Posted on October 23rd, 2009 No Comments yet
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The Eternum Viti, a red from the Toro region (near enough to Ribera del Duero).
Old vines
The Eternum Viti is made from vines with an average age of over 50 years (the older, the less grapes are produced, the more concentrated the flavours).
Tinta de Toro: It’s Tempranillo, Jim, but not as we know it
The grape variety is [...]
Santa Rita 120: Local Hero night
Posted on October 13th, 2009 3 Comments
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Great night in Dublin’s new Wax museum for the Santa Rita 120 Local Heroes night. Santa Rita is a decent range of white and red wines from Chile.
Wine of the week: Tardieu Laurent Les Grands Augustins 2007 Vin de Pays d’Oc
Posted on October 9th, 2009 No Comments yet
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Latest wine of the week comes from Portmarnock’s Jus de Vine – a gorgeous red from the Pays d’Oc.
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Having bumped into a guy from Green Saffron (an Indian food company based in Midleton in the People’s Republik of Cark) a couple of months ago in Fallon and Byrne, I’ve been completely smitten by their Rogan Josh spice blend.
Read more on Recipe: Lamb Rogan Josh...Australia’s Regional Wine Heroes
Posted on September 30th, 2009 No Comments yet
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At the recent Fizz and Sticky show, I asked John McDonnell about Australia’s “Regional Heroes”.
Wine of the week: Palo Alta Reserva 2007, Chile
Posted on September 28th, 2009 4 Comments
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Fab Chilean red from Dunnes Stores.
Read more on Wine of the week: Palo Alta Reserva 2007, Chile...Wine Buff Harvest Offers – up to 40% off
Posted on September 25th, 2009 No Comments yet
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The Good Wine Show, Cork November 13 & 14th
Posted on September 25th, 2009 4 Comments
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The Good Wine Show comes to Cork on November 13th & 14th. Not to be missed.
Read more on The Good Wine Show, Cork November 13 & 14th...Introjuicing John McDonnell and the Fizz and Stickie Show
Posted on September 22nd, 2009 3 Comments
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The Fizz and Stickie Show, Aussie slang for a sparkling and dessert wine tasting. I got together with John McDonnell, Manager of Wine Australia, Ireland to talk about the Fizz and Stickie show.
