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Imbibe, Ireland’s latest coffee hero

Posted on October 11th, 2011 3 Comments

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Brief profile of one of Ireland’s latest coffee heroes, Imbibe Coffee.

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David Hohnen Dinner this Wednesday, Conrad Hotel, Dublin

Posted on October 10th, 2011 No Comments yet

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David Hohnen, is one of the best known winemakers in Australia and New Zealand (there’s a great interview with him over at Jamie Goode’s website) He founded Margaret River’s Cape Mentelle and equally well known for introducing the world to premium New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with Cloudy Bay. He’s back in Margaret River along with his [...]

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Irish Times Drouhin Burgundy tasting & dinner: Thursday 6th October

Posted on October 4th, 2011 No Comments yet

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Food for thought

Posted on September 17th, 2011 No Comments yet

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Very interesting looking course here, spotted on the UCD site. Food plays a central but often overlooked role in history. Choice of food is rarely determined simply by necessity as, unlike other requirements for survival, it has almost infinite variety. This course explores the tension between culture and environment that has always framed human consumption, [...]

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Dylan Hotel Autumn Wine Series

Posted on September 14th, 2011 No Comments yet

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International Grenache Day: 24th September

Posted on September 10th, 2011 1 Comment

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Grenache gets its very own day of celebration on the 24th of September.

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Win tickets to Wine Australia’s Rugby World Cup tastings

Posted on August 25th, 2011 26 Comments

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Win a pair of tickets to one of two tasting events run by Wine Australia in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.

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Three from TxB

Posted on August 23rd, 2011 1 Comment

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Three from TxB, an Austrian, a German and a Bulgarian.

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Tour de Munster updates, social media and permission marketing

Posted on August 12th, 2011 No Comments yet

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The Tasting Room, Next Door Off-licence, Sundrive Road, Dublin

Posted on August 12th, 2011 1 Comment

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Brand spanking new tasting room opens its doors.

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