The Director’s Cut
It’s been quiet on the blogging front in Murphy Towers of late. I’m slap bang in the middle of writing up long-form pieces on recent visits to Juan Piñero and La Guita and… Continue reading
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The Vine Inspiration Wine and Music Awards 2016
Last year, in an attempt to channel my inner Neal Martin, I gave the world The Vine Inspiration Wine and Music awards – sales of promotional stickers were surprisingly slow (that’s how these… Continue reading
Vinostito – A 10 Year Journey
The recent Vinostito portfolio tasting celebrated a 10 year journey around the world of wine. Although the route has pitstops in Italy, Austria, France and Portugal, they are merely diversions, albeit worthwhile, from this grand road… Continue reading
The Sherry Is The Sign: Equipo Navazos
A sign from the Twitter gods revealed in my 8,000th and 9,000th tweets? A sign to gather Equipo Navazos sherries together in abundance? I’m all for that! Now, what will 10K bring? 8K: 9K:… Continue reading
International Sherry Week in Ireland
With only days to go until International Sherry Week (2nd-8th June) it’s time to get planning what events to attend. There are loads of events planned across Ireland, from Bantry to Cork, Galway… Continue reading
International Sherry Week: 2nd – 8th June 2014
Mark your calendars! Following on from the success of World Sherry Day, the festivities this year have now been extended to a week-long celebration of Sherry from 2nd – 8th June 2014. This year International… Continue reading
González Byass Sherry – Amontillado Del Duque VORS
Last year I came across an old article from Spain Gourmet Tour magazine describing the age dating system for sherry that was introduced around the turn of the millennium by the Consejo Regulador.… Continue reading
R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia – A Stunning Gran Reserva
A few weeks ago, I mentioned the fairly poor sherry offering at the recent Wines of Spain Fair held in Dublin. My disappointment on the day was only short lived however once I… Continue reading
Tasting with Miguel Torres
Last month, I attended a tasting with Miguel Torres, head of the Torres wine brand and a legend in the wine world. The tasting held at the Porthouse Ibericos, Dundrum, Dublin, showcased wines… Continue reading