Sour Grapes the Irish wine blog. Wine in Ireland.

Cahors, the home of Malbec, is now viewable from the comfort of a saddle.

Read more on Black is back – Cahors on a bike...

San Lorenzo, a classically-styled Rioja (with a great name) half price – €7.49 – at Tesco. Olé.

Read more on Wine of the week: Castillo San Lorenzo, Rioja – €7.49 Tesco...

Spanish wine tasting at the Ormond Wine Bar this Thursday, 14th January.

Read more on Spanish Tasting this Thursday at The Ormond Wine Bar...

For immediate release: Wine Blogger lands juicy newspaper column.

Read more on Sourgrapes.ie goes mainstream, gains credibility with new Tribune column...

Newly spotted wine show. Deadly.

Read more on Spotted: Wine on the Rocks – not your typical wine show...

Another sublime Australian tasting in prospect, this time it’s the Barossa Valley.

Read more on Celebrate Australia Day with an evening in the Barossa (26th January)...

Forget those notions of a January detoxification. There are a host of tastings coming up which only happen once a year or are a once off.

Besides, wine is full of antioxidants which so it will go perfectly with all that carrot and celery juice. Get out and get tasting some great wines. If you’re adamant about your detox plan, you can always spit.

First up, New Zealand

Read more on Upcoming wine tasting event: New Zealand wines – 19th January...