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El Molinet 2007, Valencia

Posted on February 5th, 2010 No Comments yet

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A tempranillo-based wine from Valencia. Delicious.

Cycles Gladiator Cabernet Sauvignon

Posted on January 30th, 2010 1 Comment

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

Three of the best: Australian wines from Tesco

Posted on January 21st, 2010 7 Comments

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When it comes to wine, Tesco have really upped their game in the last couple of months. They have some true gems nestled amongst what often seems an infinitude of choice.
The following wines, I believe, punch well above their weight and price bracket. In my book they have what you might call an excellent “quality-price [...]

Wine of the week: Ring Bolt Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River 2006

Posted on December 20th, 2009 No Comments yet

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This week’s wine of the week hails from Margaret River in Western Austrlia. Fortuantely, you don’t have to travel that far for it. It’s available in Tesco for €12.49.

Advance Australia Fair: John Wilson’s Favourite Australian Wines

Posted on December 6th, 2009 3 Comments

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My intentions were honorable, simply to poke my head in to say hello John Wilson and John McDonnell. However, the road to home is paved with good intentions and when I saw the range of eclectic styles, flavors and prices John had picked, I had to stick around a little longer than intended. Inside, some of my highlights.

Landmark Australia: The Tutorial Experience comes to Ireland

Posted on November 9th, 2009 3 Comments

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John McDonnell and Dermot Nolan (MW) brought the Landmark Australia Tutorial experience to Dublin last week. A rare chance to try some of Australia’s finest wines.