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 [...]

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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.

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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.

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Landmark Australia: The Tutorial Experience comes to Ireland

Posted on November 9th, 2009 4 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.

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Wine of the week: Palo Alta Reserva 2007, Chile

Posted on September 28th, 2009 4 Comments

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Fab Chilean red from Dunnes Stores.

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Château Lezongars L’Enclos de Château Lezongars (Premières Côtes de Bordeaux) 2002

Posted on May 22nd, 2009 2 Comments

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Two nights a tasting Chateau Troquart 2001 St. Georges-St.Emilion

Posted on April 25th, 2009 2 Comments

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chateau-troquart-2001-stgeorges-stemilion Getting into a wine from Bordeaux in two sittings.

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Thelema tasting in Vaughan Johnson’s Wine Shop Temple Bar

Posted on February 6th, 2009 No Comments yet

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Gagliole Colli della Toscana Centrale 2006: a Super Tuscan from the heart of Chianti

Posted on December 28th, 2008 No Comments yet

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Gagliole Colli della Toscana Centrale 2006

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Thomas Barton Réserve Bordeaux series

Posted on October 11th, 2008 No Comments yet

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Introduction to the Thomas Barton Réserve range, six wines from the legendary Irish winemaking dynasty.

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