Last weekend, I took the short trip from the Cork International Airport Hotel to Curious Wines in Bandon.

They gave me a fantastic and friendly welcome and opened up a bottle of the new Santa Alicia Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008 vintage.

Santa Alicia Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008

A fantastic fresh and crisp zesty white from Chilean winemaker of the year. Cracking value at only €9.99 and beats the pants off anything from your local supermarket.