. My favourite wines from Gilbey’s Portfolio Tasting last week.

I got in touch with Denise Slattery, from Trio Vintners in Walla Walla, Washington State to question her Irish credentials and talk about her wines.

The often revered Cono Sur Pinot Noir gets an honorable mention, though this time it’s the Reserva. Splendid Pinot and a splendid price.

I’ve tried most of the Adams family; the girls Semillon, Pinot Gris and Riesling and the boys, Cabernet-Shiraz, The Fergus (a GSM Rhône blend) and now for the Shiraz, available from Tesco (€14.05).

Call me bubbles, darling. Everybody does.

A tempranillo-based wine from Valencia. Delicious.

American trio last seen wine tasting on the summit of Carrauntoohil.

Three of my picks from last week’s Barossa evening with Wine Australia.

This week, my find is the Vina Alta Garnacha Samsó, made by Franck Massard.

Taking a second ride on a Cycles Gladiator, this time, Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon.