Archive for the ‘Wine’ Category

Chilean Wine Industry and impact of recent earthquake

Posted on March 8th, 2010 1 Comment

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Following on from three wines from Chile, is a press release from industry body, Wines of Chile (Vinos de Chile A.G) which represents many of the largest wineries in Chile.

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Three from Chile

Posted on March 7th, 2010 2 Comments

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Three wines from Chile for this week’s Sunday Tribune column.

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Profile of Craggy Range (1 of 2)

Posted on March 7th, 2010 No Comments yet

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First in a two part series on Craggy Range, one of New Zealand’s finest wine producers.

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Liberty Wines portfolio tasting, Dublin

Posted on February 24th, 2010 7 Comments

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The Liberty Wines portfolio tasting took place today at Fallon & Byrne. While the Italians were on song, there were quite a few others worth a mention.

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Three of the best Irish online wine shops

Posted on February 22nd, 2010 2 Comments

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Three of the best places in Ireland to buy your wine online.

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Introjuicing Straffan Wines

Posted on February 19th, 2010 1 Comment

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I nabbed Ronan Farrell from Straffan Wines at the Californian Wine Fair a couple of weeks ago. He’s the latest victim in my “introjuicing series”; giving you a little more insight on the people behind the wines.

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Vieilles Vignes – just how old is old?

Posted on February 17th, 2010 5 Comments

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Old vines, “vielles vignes” or “alte reben” is often present on wine labels to denote that the vines from which the wine was made are of a ripe old age. Despite the strict rules which apply to how wine is made, there is still no clear definition of how old is old enough to appear on the label.

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Gilbey’s Portfolio Tasting – my favourites

Posted on February 17th, 2010 5 Comments

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

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Wine of the Week: Cono Sur Pinot Noir (Reserva)

Posted on February 15th, 2010 1 Comment

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

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Bargain bubbly: Phillipe Michel Crémant du Jura (Aldi €10)

Posted on February 6th, 2010 1 Comment

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Call me bubbles, darling. Everybody does.

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