A Few of my Favourite Wine Books
I’ve been given presents of some great wine books over the past few years. So when I saw that the Irish Times had put together a list of foodie books in their magazine… Continue reading
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Tuscan Wine Evening in Ballymaloe House
Last week, I attended a “Wines of Tuscany” Winemaker’s Dinner and New Season Tuscan Olive Oil tasting at Ballymaloe House. The winemakers present on the evening were Beatrice Contini Bonacossi of Capezzana and… Continue reading
Baby or Bath Water? – Massolino Langhe Nebbiolo
The idea for “Baby or Bath Water?” came about when a shop assistant tried to sell me a bottle of wine by telling me that it was a baby Barolo. As I said… Continue reading
Graham’s Port and Lily O’Brien’s Chocolate Tasting
Last week I attended a port and chocolate tasting organised by Findlaters Wine and Spirit Group. The ports were presented by Henry Shotton, winemaker of the prestigious premium Graham’s Port, and were paired… Continue reading
The Corkscrew Winter Wine Fair – 20th November 2011
Every year, The Corkscrew on Chatham St. in Dublin organise two wine fairs to help raise money for different charities. The 2011 Winter Wine Fair is taking place on Sunday, 20th November, in… Continue reading
Wine Shopping in Málaga Part Three – The Ugly
And so to the final part of my “the good, the bad and the ugly” series of wine shopping in Málaga and I can hear the Ennio Morricone music already! In my last… Continue reading
Wine Shopping in Málaga Part Two – The Bad
While wandering around the shops of Málaga, I saw a sign for the Museo del Vino-Málaga. The museum is just a short walk from the centre of the city and entrance only costs… Continue reading
Wine Shopping in Málaga Part One – The Good
I’ve recently returned from a holiday in Málaga. The weather was blisteringly hot and not hugely conducive to drinking big red wines but I did manage to squeeze in a few glasses of… Continue reading
Willunga 100 Grenache 2007
I’ve had a new car moment recently. I’m sure you know the sort I mean; you buy a new car thinking “there aren’t many of this model on the road” or “not many… Continue reading