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Pink Elephant Rosé 2009

Posted on July 27th, 2010 1 Comment

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A wine from near Lisbon, called Pink Elephant. Good with Spicey Food? Let’s have ye.

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Helles Schlenkerla Lager

Posted on July 27th, 2010 No Comments yet

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A bit of a change with “Posh beer” coming to sourgrapes.ie. First up, it’s “Schlenkerla Helles” lager. This lager is brewed from Bavarian hops from the area around the city of Nürnberg.

Wine of the Week: Château de Pennautier 2008 (red)

Posted on July 19th, 2010 7 Comments

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Ridiculous price of €6.95 for this very decent wine currently on offer in Dunnes Stores nationwide.

Bordeaux: falling in love again – Château Beaumont 1998

Posted on July 7th, 2010 3 Comments

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A few weeks ago I serendipitously sailed past Searson’s in Monkstown, albeit strolling not boating. As luck would have it Håkan Eriksson, formerly of enowine, had started that day as shop manager so gave me the tour and I settled on a half bottle of Château Beaumont 1998 for about €8.

Wine of the Week: Campo Viejo Crianza 2005

Posted on May 27th, 2010 2 Comments

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Campo Viejo Crianza, my wine of the week

Gallo wine tasting in Dublin – Video

Posted on March 12th, 2010 No Comments yet

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Two of E&J Gallo’s most accomplished winemakers came to Dublin to present their wines last week. Here are my thoughts on the wines along with a video interview with them.