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Archive for June, 2010
Grüner or later at Donnybrook Fair
Posted on June 24th, 2010 No Comments yet
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Lenz Moser aka Laurenz V visits Donnybrook Fair for a tasting dinner, showcasing his Grüner Veltliner range from Austria.
Three wines from the Lorgeril family in Languedoc
Posted on June 21st, 2010 1 Comment
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Two whites and a rosé to match the splendifourous summer weather we’re having.
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Sud de France Synchronised Tasting
Posted on June 21st, 2010 1 Comment
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A couple of weeks ago I was contacted by Sud de France, an umbrella brand for wine and food products from Languedoc-Roussillon, to taste of some of the wines they represent for a synchronised wine tasting over social media. Here are the results from “the Dublin jury”.
Wine of the week: Paco & Lola Albariño 2009
Posted on June 18th, 2010 3 Comments
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A lipsmacking refresher made from the Albariño grape in Galicia, northwest Spain is the wine of the week.
Wine at Taste of Dublin in 90 seconds (video)
Posted on June 14th, 2010 2 Comments
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Some highlights from the Taste of Dublin – winewise.
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When you’ve lost your corkscrew, a shoe will do (video).
Posted on June 14th, 2010 7 Comments
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An ISBN for wine & dynamic back labels
Posted on June 12th, 2010 4 Comments
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AVINs and QR Codes. Sounds nerdy, but has the potential to bring 20th century wine marketing kicking and screaming into the 21st century.
Bordeaux: falling in love again: Château d’Argadens 2005
Posted on June 8th, 2010 1 Comment
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Last time out I commented on my love/hate relationship with Bordeaux. Whether it’s classically styled austere Médocs or the more generous, plummy and plumpy right bankers, I’m now on a mission to discover those affordable hidden gems which Bordeaux can still offer.
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