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Delicious wine from the southern most wine growing region in Africa, Elim. Expect to hear a lot more from Elim in the next few years. It’s staying where it is, but the wine is going places.
Read more on Black Oystercatcher “Triton”, Elim, South Africa 2006...
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A Cabernet from Australia’s “cool climate” Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne.
Read more on Punt Road “MVN” Cabernet Sauvignon Yarra Valley 2008...
Saved in Red wine, Rosé wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Under €10
Ridiculous price of €6.95 for this very decent wine currently on offer in Dunnes Stores nationwide.
Read more on Wine of the Week: Château de Pennautier 2008 (red)...
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Wine, €10-€15
Last time out I commented on my love/hate relationship with Bordeaux. Whether it’s classically styled austere Médocs or the more generous, plummy and plumpy right bankers, I’m now on a mission to discover those affordable hidden gems which Bordeaux can still offer.
Read more on Bordeaux: falling in love again: Château d’Argadens 2005...
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You don’t have to go to Bordeaux to drink Bordeaux, there are plenty of brilliant Bordeaux blends from the new world. Here are three good examples.
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, Wine
Three pricey numbers to celebrate the Passion of Christ or the arrival of Spring
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Three from the enomatic wine system in O’Brien’s in Sandyford’s Beacon Quarter.
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Three wines from Chile for this week’s Sunday Tribune column.
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, €15-€20
Saved in Red wine, Sour Grapes recommends, €15-€20
Getting into a wine from Bordeaux in two sittings.
Read more on Two nights a tasting Chateau Troquart 2001 St. Georges-St.Emilion...
