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Memorable magic marketing beans from Searson’s

Posted on April 28th, 2011 1 Comment

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Magic beans from Searsons

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Wine of the week: Beso de vino Macabeo Cariñena, 2009

Posted on April 19th, 2011 1 Comment

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Beso de Vino, Macabeo Normal sourgrapes.ie service resumes with a gorgeous Macabeo from Cariñena.

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Three Rivers Chardonnay, Walla Walla, Columbia Valley 2008

Posted on April 5th, 2011 No Comments yet

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A gorgeous Chardonnay from Three Rivers winery in Walla Walla, Washington State. More of this, over here, please!

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Penfolds Dinner, Thursday 6th April

Posted on March 16th, 2011 No Comments yet

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Penfolds dinner 6th April, The Twelve Hotel Galway

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Institute of Master of Wine tasting of Chianti and IGT wines from 2001.

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 1 Comment

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There’s what looks like a brilliant tasting coming up on April 4th, Dermot Nolan Wine Services is pleased to announce that, in conjunction with the Institute of Masters of Wine, a tasting of wines from Chianti and “Super Tuscan” IGTs from the 2001 vintage will be held in the Stillorgan Park Hotel on Monday 4th [...]

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Old Spice ups the ante for wine ads

Posted on February 18th, 2011 7 Comments

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Old Spice inspired ad.

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Bernard Hickin talks about his Jacob’s Creek regional range

Posted on January 26th, 2011 1 Comment

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Happy Australia Day folks. In this video, “projuiced” by Independent Media News, Bernard Hickin, chief winemaker with Jacob’s Creek “introjuices” the new regional range of wines.

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Wine versus Oil

Posted on January 21st, 2011 2 Comments

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Chinese demand for top notch claret matches their thirst for oil.

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Ranelagh Uncorked! Wine Festival, 15th-19th November (WINNER ANNOUNCED)

Posted on November 15th, 2010 26 Comments

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Plenty of wine fairs coming up over the next couple of weeks. This was is different in that it lasts five days.

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Blake Creedon’s Favourite Australians: 1st December, Cork

Posted on November 12th, 2010 2 Comments

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Wine Australia’s latest tasting takes place in the true capital, Cork. This time out it’s Blake Creedon of the Irish Examiner who has been set the task of picking his favourite Australian wines, then sharing them with all who attend.

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