Wine of the week: Vina Alta Garnacha Samsó
Posted on January 31st, 2010 No Comments yet
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This week, my find is the Vina Alta Garnacha Samsó, made by Franck Massard.
Archive for January, 2010
Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon
Posted on January 30th, 2010 1 Comment
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Taking a second ride on a Cycles Gladiator, this time, Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon.
Best Coffee in Dublin: 3rd Floor Espresso
Posted on January 29th, 2010 7 Comments
It was brought home to me this evening how alike coffee nuts and wine geeks are.
Aromas, nuances, terroir, processing, acidity, fruitiness, all that good stuff. The place of this epihany? 3rd Floor Espresso.
Spotted: Video of Bibendum Tasting Jan ’09
Posted on January 29th, 2010 1 Comment
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Spotted on the YouTubes, a video from the Bibendum tasting of the 21 January, 2009. Worth a look-see.
Three great value New Zealand Pinot Noirs
Posted on January 26th, 2010 8 Comments
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From this week’s Tribune, three Cracking value Pinot Noirs from New Zealand.
#twebt – Twitter Blind Wine Tasting 31st January
Posted on January 23rd, 2010 7 Comments
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The second edition of the Irish Twitter Blind Wine Tasting is happening on Jan. 31st. Guess the wine, brag to all your fellow twitterers, twits, friends or followers (whatever it is the kidz are calling it these days.)
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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.
Michael Mcintyre on choosing wine in a restaurant
Posted on January 18th, 2010 1 Comment
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The awkward ritual that is choosing a wine in a restaurant is perfectly described by Michael Mcintyre in the Apollo.
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