Archive for the ‘White wine’ Category

Australian Icons on sale in The Corkscrew, Dublin

Posted on March 15th, 2010 1 Comment

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Australian “icons” on sale from The Corkscrew in Dublin.

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Gallo wine tasting in Dublin – Video

Posted on March 12th, 2010 No Comments yet

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Two of E&J Gallo’s most accomplished winemakers came to Dublin to present their wines last week. Here are my thoughts on the wines along with a video interview with them.

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Three from Chile

Posted on March 7th, 2010 2 Comments

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Three wines from Chile for this week’s Sunday Tribune column.

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Gilbey’s Portfolio Tasting – my favourites

Posted on February 17th, 2010 7 Comments

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. My favourite wines from Gilbey’s Portfolio Tasting last week.

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Three Rheingau Rieslings from Carl Ehrhard: Video Tasting

Posted on January 23rd, 2010 No Comments yet

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3 Rieslings from Rheingau producer, Carl Ehrhard and available from Karwig Wines in Cork.

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Three of the best: Australian wines from Tesco

Posted on January 21st, 2010 7 Comments

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When it comes to wine, Tesco have really upped their game in the last couple of months. They have some true gems nestled amongst what often seems an infinitude of choice. The following wines, I believe, punch well above their weight and price bracket. In my book they have what you might call an excellent [...]

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Three rather good Rieslings from Germany

Posted on January 19th, 2010 No Comments yet

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Life’s too short for German wine labels. But just as you wouldn’t judge a book by its cover, here are three rather good Rieslings from Deutschland.

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Santa Rita 120 Organic Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on December 4th, 2009 1 Comment

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Wine of the week: Tim Adams Riesling, Clare Valley, 2008

Posted on November 23rd, 2009 2 Comments

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Riesling from South Australia’s Clare Valley.

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Wine of the week: Franck Massard “Herbis”, Rueda

Posted on September 21st, 2009 2 Comments

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A delightful alternative for lovers of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

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